Sabarimala Edavamasa Pooja days

 

Siberian cocklebur (Xanthium spinosum)

Xanthium spinosum

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Asteraceae

Siberian cocklebur is a spring weed that grows in parts of Asia, Europe, and North America. The plant invades farmlands and can be poisonous to domestic animals and humans.

Cockleburs are coarse, herbaceous annual plants growing to 50–120 cm (20–47 in) tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, with deeply toothed margins. Some species, notably Xanthium spinosum, are also very thorny with long, slender spines at the leaf bases

The common cocklebur is a native of North America. It invades agricultural lands and can be poisonous to animals, including horses, cattle, and sheep. Some domestic animals will avoid consuming the plant if other forage is present, but less discriminating animals, such as pigs, will consume the plants and then sicken and die. The seedlings and seeds are the most toxic parts of the plants.

Symptoms usually occur within a few hours, producing unsteadiness and weakness, depression, nausea and vomiting, twisting of the neck muscles, rapid and weak pulse, difficulty breathing, and eventually death.

Uses:

People take Siberian cocklebur by mouth for chronic bronchitis, common cold, constipation, sinus infection, stuffy nose, itching, hives, a condition affecting the joints called rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, headache, tuberculosis, and kidney disease.

How does it work?

Siberian cocklebur contains many different chemicals. Atractyloside and carboxyatractyloside, which are found in the seed, can be poisonous.

In addition to the potential toxic effects of Siberian cocklebur, it might also have anti-arthritis, antibacterial, cancer-protecting, antidiabetes, anti-inflammatory, liver-protecting, and immune system-boosting effects.

But more evidence is needed to rate Siberian cocklebur for these uses.

The plant also has been used for making yellow dye.

I got these pictures, when I visited my colleague at Vettom, Edavannapara in Malappuram. While I walking beneath the Chaliyar river, I noticed a plant having thorny fruits as a bunch growing there. Initially I ignore about the plant. After searching in Google, I realised that, this is a medicinal plant used in China in bronchial diseases.

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Nerium Indicum / Karaveeram

 

Nerium Indicum is a plant used in ayurveda as an external applicant in wounds and skin diseases, according to Susrutha samhitha. It is included in Sapthopavisha.

Seen allover India. Now a days, the plant widely cultivated as a garden plant. It can survive in all climates.

Grows in a Hight of 3 meters. Skin is brownish in texture. Leaves are lean, sharpened both ends.

Chemical constituants:

The whole plant contained poisonous Glicosides.

Comet Auto Dispenser

 Comet Auto Dispenser

Now a days, we are very familiar with Sanitizers and its use. here I am introducing a Hands free Sanitizer Dispenser.

Use:

Sanitize your hands without touching the Dispenser.

About the product:

1) Cute, Compact, Wall mountable

2) 2 litter capasity

3) Ultra Sonic Sensor used instead Infra Red sensor

4) Easy to handle

5) Low coast with high quality

For video about this product in YouTube in Malayalam

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Home made masks in Covid 19

Good morning, and welcome all to my new blog.

Today I am discussing about Home made face masks, as advise by our Government in this panic situation of Covid19.

1) Shal it gives 100% protection?
2) May it increases the chance of spreading a disease in a community?
3) Contra indications of Masks.

Let's see,
Now a days, in the situation of Covid19, all are vigilante in using face mask. So, a shortage of mask in the market is happened. To overcome the problem, Government and some NGOs are came forward to lead a bulk production of Cloth masks. Hence the requirement almost fulfilled.

Face masks can be classified into 3.
1) Home made masks
2) Surgical masks
3) Respirators

Let's explain  Home made masks in details.

These are otherwise called Cloth masks. By using Cotton cloth, Baniyan cloths etc are used for the production of this masks. Which are easily available in a bulk. It needs only manpower to make a huge amount in a short period.

Our government adviced all public to wear Cloth masks for protecting themselves from droplet or airborne diseases.

In this situation, some one asking some doubts about the efficacy of Home made masks.

1) Will they protect 100%?
The answer is, No. It may give less than 50% protection than a Surgical mask. It means, many particles may escape through the gaps of the mask. It may give a false feel of protection.

So, when using cloth mask, Social distancing and Personal hygiene should be kept.

2) Is there any chance of spreading diseases through these masks?
May be. Home made masks are not made in a sterile condition. A chance of contamination to the row material, or at the time of making, or at the time of supplying to the public may happen. It may lead to spread the disease. Beware, the mask is directly put on the face, so the chance of spread in a huge community may occure by contaminated masks.

How can solve this problem?
Yes by disinfecting like Otoclave in a hospital before supplying to the public.

Before using the mask, people should put it in detol water, Bleaching solution etc for some time and wash and dry.

Thank you.

How to make Hand Sanitizer in Home by using Alcohol

Nowadays, the whole world is in a panic situation of Covid 19 infection. All are bothered about personal hygiene. Obeying social distancing is the best way to prevent the disease.

In the occasion of Covid 19, all are using Sanitizers frequently. And so the need of this is high. But, Sanitizers are out of stock in the market.

So, the knowledge of making a good Sanitizer in home may be helpfull to you.

How to make a sanitizer:

Ingredients:
1) Isopropyl alcohol (Minimum 70% in concentration) 85 ml in quantity.

2) Glycerine (Glycerol) 10 ml

3) Hydrogen peroxide 5 ml

How to make:
Take the above 3 in a bottle and mix well. Your Sanitizer is ready.


Notes:
Isopropyl alcohol is 99 or more concentrated alcohol. But for the membrane pore braking of bacteria, a little amount of water is a must. So you can use 70% or more concentrated alcohol.

By the frequent use of alcohol for sanitizing may cause dryness to your hand. So, a moisturizer should be added to this. You can add 10 ml of Glycerine to it.

The concentration of alcohol may change when adding Glycerine. It may decrease the anti microbial action of the compound.

To resolve this issue, you can add 5 ml Hydrogen peroxide to it.

Extra notes:
You can add, Lemon grass oil, Teatree oil etc as smelling agent in a little quantity (as drops).

Aloe vera jell can be added to get a thick viscous appearance. But, care should be taken that the alcohol concentration shouldn reduce below 70%.

For better action, the concentration of of alcohol should be 70% or more.

Thank you.


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Guava Tea - Benefits and uses

Diabetes is a common disease today. Do you know, guava leaf Lea is better for Diabetes?

Let's see.
guava leaf contains chemicals like Eujenol, Flavanoids, Polyphinolic compounds, Saponins, Tannins etc. Most of them are good for reducing glucose levels. They can perevent enzymes from carbohydrate metabolism, and hence to reduce glucose levels in blood. They can prevent the absorption of Maltose and Sukrose to the blood and hense prevent Diabetes.

According to ayurvedic view, Diabetes is a disease in which Kapha and Medas are vitiated. guava tea is Rooksha and Theekshna, and can reduce Kapha.

Peoples from Mexico and South America were used this beverage as a medical drink. Later, researches from Japan revealed that the tea is good for reducing Diabetes as well as Cholesterol in the blood. Now peoples of Japan is widely use this drink.

How use Guava tea:
Guava tea is used as decoction or as a regular drink like tea. Guava leaf is used in row or as powder.

Let's see other benefits of Guajava tea.
1) Lung:
Have the capacity to reduce Kapha in lungs and bronchitis (Mucus). Hence to help for osmosis. It helps to reduce cough due to oxigen deficiency.

2) Immunity:
It improves immunity. Polyphenolic compounds and eugenols in this leaf can help for this action. Like that it pervents from allergic conditions.

3) Cholesterol:
Guava tea contained Catechin, Gallic acids are effective for reducing Cholesterol. Hence to prevent athero sclerosis.

4) Diarrhea:
It contained chemical Tanning is very effective for preventing diarrhea.

5) Obesity:
Catechin, Quersetin etc reduced fat level and hence reduce obesity. It reduces LDL Cholesterol and maintain HDL level without harming the body.

6) Good for hair:
Guava contained Vitamin B, is good for hair growth. It can used as applying leaf paste over the scalp, or by washing by guava leaf decoction before bath.

After saying these much, let me to stop. If you feel this an informative blog, please share to your friends. Thank you.


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CARROT AND ITS BENEFITS OF INTAKE

CARROT

Hai Friends, Good morning and welcome to my blog. Today let's talk about the benefits of eating carrot.

Carrot is a root vegetable having so many vitamins and minerals. There are many ways to take in such as row, cooked or as juice.

Carrot gets its traditional yellow colour from Alphacarotene and Betacarotene. Carrot contained many ntrients like zeaxanthin, Lutein, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Minerals and Fibres.

Now we can discuss about the benefits of carrot.
1) Taking carrot daily may improve your health and immunity power. It contained vitamins like K, B6, Phospherus, Pottacium etc are good for the health of bone, brain and nervous system.

2) Contained no added sugar, so good fro diabetes patients. Good for regulating cholesterol. It contained Pottacium, so good for heart.

3) Good for eyes. It contained vitamin A, hence to prevent carratomalacia. It increases the power of night vision. It contained carrotinoids like xiaxanthin, lutein may prevent age related vision problems.

4) Antioxidants and minerals in carrot may prevent the distructive processes of the body. It contained Pottacium is good for heart and circulation. It may inceincrthe periferal circulation and keep your skin fair.

5) Vitamin K may healp to absorb calcium, and so good for bone.

6) Contained Phospherus, helps for digestion.

7) Good for the health of Mouth, Gums and Teeth. Pervents oral infection.

8) Prevents cancer.

9) Pottacium helps for the health of heart.

10) Good for liver. Helps for the detoxification work of liver.

Added:
One more thing to say. Over use of carotin may lead hiper pigmentation to the skin to yellow or orange colour, called Carotenemia. It is no a serious complaint. By stopping carrotin may lead to normal skin colour.

Dietary suppliments or medicine contained carrotinoids may lead to hypervitaminosis A. But, it will not happen by the intake of carrot.

Thank you for reading my blog. Let's see with another subject.

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How To Make Virgin Coconut Oil For Newborns.

Hai friends, welcome to my blog. Here I am explain how to make a safe oil for newborn babes for their external application.


Ingredients:
Coconut milk

How to prepare:
Take Coconut milk in a pan and boil. After a short time, oil will separate from the milk and will appear in the pan above the residue of the coconurmilk. When the residue gets reddishyellow colour, stop heating and shift the pan from the stow. Allow it to cool.

After cooling, pore the oil to another pot. Now you can apply this to your babes before bathing.


Nb:
You can add juices of Turmeric, Nimbapathra, Aloevera etc on condition by your thought. ( First two for skin diseases, Aloevera for scalp diseases like that)


Thank you for reading my blog, Have a nice day.


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DURDURAPATHRA KERAM IN DANDRUFF

Dandruff is a skin condition of scalp having flaking or itching. It is considering that males are more affected than females. Exact causes are unknown.

It can be divided into five.
1) Dry skin related problems.
2) Sebum related dandruff
3) Fungal related dandruff
4) Disease related such as Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis etc
5) allergic reactions to some products used in scalp.


DURDURAPATHRA KERAM

This an oil widely used in Ayurveda for dandruff related to inflammation from fungus or bacteria to scalp.

Fungus are mainly grows in humid conditions in scalp. When skin eruptions occurs, swet and dust accumulates in the erupted dead skin and gradually becomes dirty in appearance. In this humid area, fungus grows rapidly (Malassezia globosa)

The oil is considered as Ushnaveerya. It is considering as anti fungal and anti bacterial in action (anti inflammatory). So by applying the oil over scalp reduces the skin conditions. And hence to improve hair growth.

How to prepare The oil:
Ingredients: Datura alba, and Kera tailam

Kalkam: Paste of seed of Datura (1 par)
Oil: Keratailam (4 part of kalkam)
Swarasam: Juice of datura leaf (16 part of Kalkam)

Procedure:
Take the above three in a pan and boil till get a clear oil over the fried kalkam. The kalkam should be in a stage of Kharapaka.


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APABAHUKAM

(Clinical Notes on Shoulder Pathologies)


APABAHUKAM



1.FROZEN SHOULDER

Observations:
•Amsa sandhi gata vata
•Chala guna kshaya
•Manda,sthabdha guna vridhi

Vital diagnostic points

•Pain and stiffness.
•Decreased range of  movements.
•Cannot raise arm beyond certain point due to stiffness and pain.
•Physical evaluation of joint and scapula(~winging) helps in primary diagnosis.
•Usually non-edematous.
•Usually presenting age group will be young adults/mostly male.

Underlying causes:-

1.Cervical disc diseases of neck.(directs =>to cervical pathologies)
2.Shoulder injury.
3.Diabetes mellitus.

Suggestive investigations
Blood RE
X-Ray
MRI (not essential in preliminary evaluation)

Line of Rx

Consider jadaragni,ama at dhatu level and other kaphanubandha lakshana.
Snigdha/Ushna chikitsa.

Rx Choices:-

Internal medicines:
1.Vaishwanara ch./Hingu vachadi tab(bipha)
2.Ashtavarga ksm
3.Mustharishtam
4.Dhanwantharam ksm/tab.
5.Snehana.
6.Prasaranyadi ksm


(Guggulu/Sallaki preperations not a must and can be safely avoided.Panion tab/Painoff not a good choice here.)
Stifain tab may be reserved for a later suggestion.

External treatment.

1.Exercise suggestions is a must.[Physio suggestions]Stretching over a wall,step wise raising on window rods.Abduction.Try to improve the comfort zone movement rather than trying for increasing range of movement.

2.Nasyam Karpasasthadi.(5-8drops max.)
3.Rooksha sweda followed by Abhyangam+Ushma Swedam.(Prasaranyadi thaila/ Karpasasthyadi thaila)
4.Jambeerapinda sweda/Patrapotala sweda.

A moderately build young male/29y presented with rt shoulder stiffness was managed in this treatment line.With 7days E/Rx. symptoms subsided with 90% improvement in r.o.m.
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2.GLENOHUMERAL ARTHRITIS

Observations:
•Vata vridhi in kapha sthana(sandhi)

Vital diagnostic points:

•Progressive shoulder pain.
•Stiffness and loss of motion.
•night pain,mostly postural.

Underlying causes
•O.A ; R.A
•Post trauma.

Suggested investigations:
•Blood routine
•X-Ray
•MRI

Line of treatment:
Vatakapha hara.
Ushna pradhana.
Abhayanthara Snehana.

Rx suggestions

Consider agni/dhatu gata ama before Rx

Internal medicines
1.Rasna saptakam ksm
2.Maharasnadi ksm
3.Aaba guggulu.
4.Gandha tailam Cap.
5.Ksheerabala.
6.Rasonadi ksm.

Ext Rx.
1.Nasyam -Karpasathyadi.
2.Dhanyamla dhara local.
3.Abhyanga with vathahara thailas like Dhanwantharam/Ksheerabala etc.

MUSTHADI MARMA KASHAYA:

MUSTHADI MARMA KASHAYA:
Indications:  

Traumatic disorders of spine
Oedema due to trauma
Fracture to limbs
Joint injuries
Inflammation
Degenerative joint diseases

This kashaya is very effective in acute conditions of Asthi bhagna, Kshata, Kateegraha, Marmabhigata, Head and spine injuries etc due to its aamapachana, jwarahara, vedanasthapana and sophahara properties.

INGREDIENTS: (Manufactured by: Kottakkal A.V.S.)
(each 10 ml prepared out of 0.653gms each of) MUSTHA- Cyperus rotundus
VASUKA- Spermococe hispida
MRIDUKUNCHIKA -Physalis minima
LONIKA- Portulaca oleracea
SAKRALATA- Cardiospermum halicacabum
BALA- Sida rhombifolia ssp.retusa
VILVA- Aegle marmelos
BAKUCHI- Psoralea corylifolia
DHANYAKA- Coriandrum sativum
KUTAJA- Holarrhena pubescens
VIDANGA- Embelia ribes
BRIHATI- Solanum indicum
DUSPARSA- Traga involucrata
SARIBA- Hemidesmus indicus
PARUSHAKA- Grewia asiatica
NIMBA- Azadiracta indica
KURUTA- Pergularia daemia
JATI- Myristica fragrans
RASNA- Alpinia galanga
MADHUKA- Glycyrrazia glabra
JIRAKA- Cuminum cyminum
DRAKSHA- Vitis vinifera
TALISAPATRA- Abies spectabilis
LAVANGA- Cinnamomum verum
TEJOVATI- Celastrus panniculatus
GUNJA- Abrus precatorius
SUNTHI- Zingiber officinale
LAVANGAKUSUMA- Syzygium aromaticum
ELA- Elettaria cardomomum
ARKA- Calotropis gigantea
TRIPADI- Desmodium triflorum
DHANAVALLI- Naravelia zeylanica
VISHNUKRANTI- Evolvulus alsinoides

PINDA TAILAM IS PREPARED IN 3 WAYS

"Sa madhoochishta sa Manjishta Sa sarjarasa Sariba

Pindatailam tadabhyangad Vatharaktha ruchapaham"

The major ingredients of this oil are Rubia cordifolia, sesame oil, bee wax, Hemidesmus indicus, and Rhododendron lepidotum.

It is prepared from the Indian plants Manjishta and Shariba, and is highly therapeutic, as it contains pitta reducing herbs. While Manjistha is known to possess anti-rheumatic properties, Shariba is a perfect body relaxant.

HOW PREPARE PINDA THAILAM

Do you know the preparation of pindathailam?........Yes.

Take tila thailam in a pan and add four times of water (as drava) and a quarter of Manjishta & Sariba (as Kalka). Then boil till 'Khara paaka'. When the paaka attains, sieve it through a net to a vessel. Add Sarjarasa (as powder form) & Bee wax (as pieces) as 'paathra paaka'.

Pinda Thailam (also known as Pinda oil) is a cooling massage oil, and mostly used by Pitta individuals, who particularly suffer from skin problems like rashes and eruptions.

OTHER PREPARATORY METHODS

1

According to some ayurveda classical texts like 'Sahasra Yoga', a kashaya should prepare by Sariba as drava, Manjishta is used as kalka, Sarjarasa and Bee wax are used as paathra paaka.

This method was followed by some ancient Vaidyas in Kerala.

2

Another method as follows is used by some manufacturing units of ayurveda medicines in Kerala. And is available in some Government Dispensaries in Kerala. The method is shown below

Taila:  Tila thailam (3/4 th part) + Eranda thailam (1/4 th part)

Drava:  Dhanyamlam + Water

Kalkam: Manjistha + Sariba + Bee wax + Sarjarasam

No one know the reference of this preparation method. I asked this to the Charge doctor in Quality Control department of the firm, then she replied me that; "Every firm have its own formulary, and in this firm this method used".

Here Sarjarasa and bee wax is added to the pan when the thailam get its khara paakam.

VIPAKA

Vipaka

Vipaka is the rasa originated from a food after digestion. When we eat or drink a substance it comes in the contact with jathar Agni (digestive fire). If the jatharagni is in its normal state it is able to digest (pachan) the substance eaten. During this digestion the food undergoes many bio transformational changes. In this process of paak (physiological condition of digestion) due to different degrees of digestion, the transformation of rasa takes place. This changing of rasa of the substance into a certain similar or dissimilar rasa is called vipaka. After completion of digestion, the substance or the food ingested would produce certain action by which we can know the process under which the substance has undergone. Hence vipaka is judged by anumana (inference made after observation). The effects of vipaka commences after the full digestion is completed. These vipaka are of there types.

1. Madhur vipaka
2. Aamla vipaka
3. Katu vipaka

"Swaadu paduscha madhuram amlo amlam pchyathe rasa:

tikthoshana kashayascha vipaka: prayasa: kadu"

Madhura and Lavana - Madhura

Amlam - Amlam

Tiktham,Kadu and Kashaya - Kadu

LBA in Ayurveda

LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS

DEFINITION- IT’S A DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE AFFECTING LUMBAR VERTEBRAE AND INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS, CAUSING PAIN, STIFFNESS , SOMETIMES WITH SCIATIC RADIATION DUE TO NERVE ROOT PRESSURE BY ASSOCIATED PROTRUDING DISCS OR OSTEOPHYTES- DORLAND’S DICTIONARY

CLINICAL FEATURES OF LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS

1. LOW BACK ACHE
2. PAIN RADIATING TO BACK OF THIGH, BUTTOCKS.
MAY BE SUPER IMPOSED WITH SCIATICA BECAUSE OF ROOT COMPRESSION.
3. NUMBNESS OF LIMBS.
4. LOSS OF TOUCH SENSATION.
5. CONSTIPATION
6. SOMETIMES HEADACHE
7. MUSCLE WEAKNESS, TINGLING
8. MORNING STIFFNESS MAY BE PRESENT
9. PAIN INCREASES BY CHANGING POSTURES AND MOVEMENTS LIKE BENDING ETC

INVESTIGATIONS & DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES

1. RADIOLOGICAL- X-RAY
2. MRI, CT IMAGING
3. DISCOGRAPHY

AYURVEDIC CONCEPT

KATI OR LUMBAR REGION IS VATA SITE ACC TO AYURVEDA’
AT THE SAME TIME JOINTS ARE SITE OF SLESHAKA SLESHMA(KAPHA).
BECAUSE OF NIDANAS( CAUSES) VATHA AGGRAVATION OCURS IN KAPHA STHANAM AND BECAUSE OF THE INCREASE IN RUKSHA GUNA(QUALITY OF DRYNESS) , THE DEHYDRATION OF THE DISC BEGINS, INITIATING THE SCLEROSIS AND WHEN UNINTERVENED THE CONDITION PROGRESSES TO OTHER LEVELS, SUCH AS BULGING, HERNIATION, PROLAPSE AND OSTEOPHYTE FORMATION ETC.

TREATMENT PRINCIPLE

THE AIM OF THE TREATMENT IS TO REDUCE THE DRYNESS AND BRING BACK THE SNEHA GUNA, ELASTICITY AND TO REHYDRATE THE DISC , REMOVING THE OSTEOPHYTES, OR THE MALA ROOPA KAPHA.
IN SIMPLE TERMS , VATA HARAM AND KAPHA HARAM IN INITIAL STAGES AND BRMHANAM IN LATER STAGES TO NOURISH THE DISC.
ITS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN AGNI, IN THE PROCESS OF VATA HARAM , KAPHAM SHOULD NOT BE VITIATED. PROPER VATHA ANULOMANAM HAS TO BE ENSURED FOR EFFECTIVE RESULT.

MANAGEMENT

AUSHADAM- MEDICINAL MANAGEMENT
STHANIKA CHIKITSA- LOCAL MEASURES
1.ABHYANGAM-MASSAGE
2.KATI VASTHI- SNEHANAM
3. PATRA POTALI- SWEDANAM

PANCHA KARMA PROCEDURES

1.SNEHA VASTI
2.KASHAYA VASTHI
DIET AND YOGA ASANAS, PHYSICAL THERAPY, LIFE STYLE MODIFICATIONS.

AUSHADHAM- MEDICINES

MAHAYOGA RAJA GUGGULU
LAKSHADI GUGGULU
ABHA GUGGULU
YOGA RAJA GUGGULU
TRAYODASANGA GUGGULU
MAHA RASNADHI KASHAYAM
RASNA SAPTHAKAM KASHAYAM
RASNA ERANDADI KASHAYAM
RASNADI KASHAYAM
DHANWANTHARAM KASHAYAM
ASHTA VARGAM KASHAYAM
VIDARYADI KASHAYAM
BALA ARISHTAM
ASHWA GANDHARISHTAM
VATA GAJANKUSA RASA
VAYU GULIKA
LASHUNA KSHEERA
PRAVALA PISHTI
KSHEERABALA 101
DHANWANTHARAM 101
GANDHA THAILAM 

STHANIKA CHIKITSA

ABHYANGA
USUALLY CARRIED OUT AFTER KATI VASTI PROCEDURE, CAN ALSO BE DONE SEPARATELY TOO.
SPECIAL TYPE OF SPINAL MASSAGE HAS TO BE DONE WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE LOWER BACK.
ZIG ZAG STROKES, PARALLEL STROKES AND OTHER SPECIAL SPINAL STROKES WITH PROPER PRESSURE( TOO MUCH OF PRESSURE IS HARMFUL!) FOR A PERIOD OF 25 TO 30 MINUTES 

OILS USED

SAHACHARADI THAILAM
KARPASA ASTHYADI
BALA THAILAM
DHANWANTHARAM
NARAYANA
MAHA MASHA THAILAM
KOTTANCHUKKADI
KSHEERA BALA
KARPURADI
GANDHA THAILAM
KATI VASTHI 

REQUIREMENTS

MASHA PISHTA ( BLACK GRAM FLOUR)
MEDICATED THAILA
COTTON, VESSELS, AND OIL HEATING ACCESSORIES
DHARA TABLE.
PROCEDURE

PATIENT IS MADE TO LIE IN PRONE POSITION.
PISHTA OF MASHA IS MADE IN TO PASTE AND BUILT LIKE A WALL AROUND LUMBO SACRAL AREA.
OIL IS HEATED AND POURED SLOWLY INSIDE THE BOUNDARY WITH THE HELP OF COTTON.
WHEN OIL BECOMES COOL IT IS REPLACED WITH WARM OIL.
CONTINUED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. APPROX- 30 TO 50 MINS, FOR 7 DAYS OR 14 DAYS.
AFTER THE DURATION , THE OIL IS DRAINED AND FLOUR IS REMOVED
ABHYANGAM OF THE BACK IS GIVEN USING SAME OIL.
ALWAYS SNEHANA MUST BE FOLLOWED WITH SWEDANA PROCEDURE

PATRA POTALI OR ELA KIZHI

A TYPE OF PINDA SWEDAM. WHICH COMES UNDER USHMA SWEDA.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

LEAVES OF VATA HARA LIKE ERANDA ,ARKA , CHINCHA,NIRGUNDI, SHIGRU, KARANJA DHATURA VATHAGNI SINDUVARA -500 gm
CHOORNA OF SATAHVA AND METHIKA-25gm EACH
SAINDHAVA-15gm
LEMON -4 NOS
NIMBA OR SAINDHAVA THAILA OR ERANDA THAILA (REQD QTY)
CLOTH
TWINE TOWEL. VESSEL, FRYING PAN, SPOON, STOVE
RASNADI CHOORNAM
MEDICATED OIL 

PATARA KIZHI PROCEDURE

ALL THE LEAVES ARE CUT IN TO SMALL PIECES, AND SLICES OF LEMON, CHURNAS, SAINDHAVA ARE ADDED AND FRIED IN THE CASTOR OR NEEM OR COCONUT OIL , TILL IT BECOMES ROASTED RED.
THEN THEY ARE MADE IN TO POTALI(USUALLY 4 IN NO)
AFTER ABHYANGA, THE POTALI IS APPLIED OVER THE BODY BY DIPPING IT IN TO THE HEATED OIL.
CIRCULAR MOVEMENTS ARE DONE.
PROCEDURE DONE FOR A PERIOD OF 25-45 MINS

VASTI PRAYOGAM

SNEHA VASTI
MATRA VASTI- MINIMUM DOSE OF SNEHA VASTI ( APP 60-75 ML)
ANUVASANA VASTI.(APP 150 ML)
SNEHA VASTI(250-300 ML)
KSHEERA VASTI CAN BE ADVOCATED.
KARMA VASTI, KALA VASTI, YOGA VASTI- 30, 15 , 8 DAYS OF VASTI ALTERNATELY KASHAYA AND SNEHA VASTHI. KALA VASTI IS IN PRACTICE. 

OIL USED FOR SNEHA VASTI

TILA TAILAM
GUGGULU TIKTAKA GHRTHAM
MAHANARAYANA TAILAM
MAHAMASHADI TAILAM
SUDDHA BALATAILAM
KSHEERABALA
SATAHVADI TAILAM
SUKUMARA GHRTAM
LAKSHADI TAILAM
SAHACHARADI TAILAM
DHANWANTHARAM
GANDHARVA HASTADI
KASHAYA VASTI
DHANWANTHARAM
GANDHARVA HASTADI
SAHACHARADI
ERANDA MOOLA
ASTHAPANA GANA
DASAMOOLA
SATAHVADI

DENGUE

FACT SHEET ON DENGUE FEVER AND DENGUE HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER

GENERAL

Dengue is an acute fever caused by a virus. It occurs in two forms:

(a) Dengue Fever

(b) Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever

Dengue fever is marked by the onset of sudden high fever, severe

headache and pain behind the eyes, muscles and joints.

Dengue Haemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a more severe form, in which

bleeding and sometimes shock occurs  – leading to death. It is most serious in

children. Symptoms of bleeding usually occur after 3-5 days of fever.

The high fever continues for five to six days (103 – 105 ^oF or 39- 40 ^oC). It

comes down on the third or the fourth day but rises again. The patient feels much

discomfort and is very weak after the illness.

Dengue spreads rapidly and may affect large number of people during an

epidemic resulting in reduced work productivity, sometimes death also.

RECOGNITION OF DENGUE FEVER

· Sudden onset of high fever

· Severe headache (mostly in the forehead)

· Pain behind the eyes which worsens with eye movement

· Body aches and joint pains

· Nausea or vomiting

RECOGNITION OF DENGUE HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER AND SHOCK

Symptoms similar to dengue fever plus, any one of the following:

(1) Severe and continuous pain in abdomen;

(2) Bleeding from the nose, mouth and gums or skin bruising

(3) Frequent vomiting with or without blood

(4) Black stools, like coal tar

(5) Excessive thirst (dry mouth)

(6) Pale, cold skin

(7) Restlessness, or sleeplessness

TREATMENT

There is no specific medicine for the treatment of the disease. However

proper and early treatment can relieve the symptoms and prevent complications

and death. 

Aspirin and Brufen should be avoided in dengue fever, as it is known to increase the bleeding tendency and also it increases the stomach pain.

Paracetamol can be given on medical advice.  If one or more signs of

Dengue Haemorrhagic fever are seen, take the patient to the hospital

immediately. Give fluids to drink while transferring the patient to the

hospital.

BASIC FACTS ON DENGUE

(a) How dengue spreads?

Dengue is spread by  the bite of an infected mosquito Aedes aegypti. The mosquito gets the virus by biting the infected persons. The first symptoms of the

disease occur about 5-7 days after an infected bite.

There is no way to tell if a mosquito is carrying the dengue virus.

Therefore, people must protect themselves from all mosquito bites.

(b) Where does the mosquito live?

The mosquito rests indoors, in closets and other dark places. Outside, they rest where it is cool and shaded. The female mosquito lays eggs in water containers in and around homes, schools and other areas in towns or

villages. These eggs become adult in about 10 days.

(c) Where does the mosquito breed?

Dengue mosquitoes breed in stored exposed water collections.


FAVOURED BREEDING PLACES ARE:

Barrels, drums, jars, pots, buckets, flower vases, plant saucers, tanks,

discarded bottles, tins, tyres, water cooler, etc. and a lot more places where rainwater collects or is stored.

PREVENTION OF DENGUE

All efforts of control should be directed against the mosquitoes. It is important to take control measures to eliminate the mosquitoes and their breeding places. However, the efforts should be intensified before the transmission season (during and after the rainy season) and at the time of the epidemic.

PREVENT MOSQUITO BITES:

Dengue mosquitoes bite during the daytime. Protect yourself from the bite.

(1) Wear full sleeve clothes and long dresses to cover the limbs;

(2) Repellent  – mosquito repellents can be used to escape from its bite. But care should be taken in using repellents on small children and old age people.

(3) Use mosquito coils and electric vapour mats during the daytime.

(4) Use mosquito nets – to protect babies, old people and others.

(5) Protection and isolate the people sick with dengue to prevent its spread to others.

PREVENTION OF MULTIPLICATION OF MOSQUITOES:

Drain water from coolers, tanks, barrels, drums and buckets, etc.

Remove water from refrigerator drip pans.

All stored water containers should be kept covered.

Discard solid waste and objects where water collects (Eg: bottles,tins,tyres,etc.)

ALWAYS REMEMBER

Dengue fever is a severe flu like illness rarely causes death but Dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a more severe form, in which bleeding and occasionally shock occur, leading to death.

Persons suspected of having dengue fever or DHF must see a doctor. Dengue haemorrhagic fever is a deadly disease and early recognition and treatment can save lives. Unless proper treatment is given

promptly, the patient may go into shock and die.

Dengue mosquitoes bite during the day.

Doctors and health workers treating cases of dengue fever should also

notify the health authorities.

Ref: Article by WHO.

AASYAPAAKAM and its Treatment

Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous lining of any of the parts of the mouth, including the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth. The word "stomatitis" literally means "inflammation of the mouth." This inflammation can be caused by conditions in the mouth itself, such as poor oral hygiene, poorly fitted dentures, mouth burns from hot food or drinks, or by conditions that affect the entire body, such as medications, allergic reactions, or infections.

Stomatitis is usually a painful condition, with redness, swelling, bleeding,or bad breath. Stomatitis affects all age groups, from the infant to the elderly.

A number of factors can cause stomatitis. Poorly fitted oral appliances, cheek biting, or jagged teeth can irritate the mouth. Chronic breathing through the mouth becuase of clogged nasal passages can dry the mouth, which can leadto irritation. 

Diseases such as cold sores, gonorrhea, measles, AIDS, and lack of vitamin C can cause stomatitis.

Canker sores are a specific type of stomatitis that causes shallow, painful ulcers usually located on the lips, cheeks, gums, or roof or floor of the mouth. These ulcers can range from pinpoint size to up to an inch or more. Though the cause of canker sores is unknown, nutritional deficiencies (especially vitamin B₁₂, folate, or iron) is suspected.

Generalized stomatitis can be caused by too much alcohol, spices, hot food, or tobacco products. Sensitivity to mouthwashes, toothpastes, and lipstick canirritate the lining of the mouth. Exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury,lead, or bismuth can cause stomatitis. 

Thrush (a type of fungal infection) is also a type of stomatitis.

It can be hard to diagnose stomatitis. A doctor will conduct a physical examination to evaluate the oral lesions and other skin problems. Blood tests or scrapings of the lining of the mouth may be evaluated in a culture or under amicroscope to identify any infections.

Treatments of AASYAPAAKAM

1) Triphala Choorna- for Gargling (Act as disinfectant)

2) Arimedadi tailam- for mouth wash (Will regain the strength if the gum)

3) Anuthailam- for nasya

4) Laxation or Purgation-to remove the indigested bowel (AMAM)

5) Appetizers like Ashtachoornam, Vaiswanara choornam, etc
6) Kashaya like Gandharva Hasthadi, Punarnavadi, Manjishtadi, etc(Ama pachana +Vathanulomana)

running nose

running nose can be treated by applying
Rasnadi choorna over head
Vasarishta+Amruthaarishta


after that some lehya should be given

Rejuvenation in Ayurveda

Rasayana is the method of disease prevention and life extension in Ayurveda, to strengthen the body and mind after the doshas have been eliminated or balanced. Although it can be used during the treatment of a disease, the best results are obtained when the body has been purified of ama (wastes), and the patient has undergone either shamana chikitsa (balancing therapy) or pancha karma (purification).

Vata Rasayana
Ashwagandha root 3 parts 
Shatavari root 3 parts 
Brahmi herb 2 parts 
Gokshura root 2 parts 
Bala root 2 parts 
Jatamamsi root 2 parts 
Licorice root 1 part 

Rx: 3-5 g of the powdered herb, taken with honey and ghee, twice daily

Pitta Rasayana 
Amalaki fruit 3 parts 
Shatavari root 3 parts 
Gotu Kola herb 3 parts 
Bhringaraj herb 2 parts 
Guduchi vine 2 parts 
Sandalwood bark 1 part 
Licorice root 1 part 

Rx: 3-5 g of the powdered herb, taken with ghee, twice daily

Kapha Rasayana 
Bibhitaki fruit 3 parts 
Guduchi vine 3 parts 
Guggulu resin 2 parts 
Arjuna bark 2 parts 
Fenugreek seed 2 parts 
Cardamom seed 1 part 
Black Pepper fruit 1 part 

Rx: 3-5 g of the powdered herb, taken with honey, twice daily