Allergic Rhinitis

Abstract of published research articles in Ayurveda
AYU Vol. 30 Issue No. 1 (Jan.-March 2009)

Id.No.30109
CLINICAL STUDY OF ANURJATA JANITA PRATISHYAYA (ALLERGIC RHINITIS) & COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF NASYA KARMA
* Neha  J. Modha  (Tank)       ** V. D. Shukla      *** M. S. Baghel
Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat  Ayurved  University, Jamnagar
Abstract: Allergic rhinitis is an atopic disease. Atopic allergy is a type-1 hypersensitivity reaction which produces IgE antibodies to allergens viz. pollen, dust, etc. In Ayurveda direct reference  of allergic rhinitis is not available,  but concept of allergy is scientifically explained under ‘Asatmyaja Vyadhi’ while its effects are explained in context of hereditary, Viruddhahara, Dushivisha and Ritu Sandhi. Various types of Pratishyaya are explained clearly in all samhitas. However, symptoms of Vataja pratishyaya like Tanu Nasa Srava, Shirashoola, Kshavathu etc. more related with symptoms of allergic rhinitis. In the present study, patients of allergic rhinitis are evaluated on the basis of  general evaluaton scale consisting parameters like nasal obstruction, sneezing, itching etc. Total 69 patients were  selected and randomly divided into 3 groups viz : 1) Shunthi tail Nasya for 14 days, followed by internal drug Sudha Haridra  2 gms TDS. for 21days; 2) Pradhamana Nasya with Katphal churna till samayaka shuddhi lakshana obtained ,followed by internal drug Shuddha Haridra  2 gms TDS for 21days; 3) Only oral drug Sudha Haridra  2 gms TDS for  21 days. It was observed that symptoms like sneezing, rhinohorrea, headache, itching were almost completely relieved in all groups
Key words: Allergic rhinitis, Pradhaman Nasya, Shunthi Taila, Pratishyaya.
* Lecturer, B. A. M. S. English Medium course, Shree Gulabkunverba  Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,  Jamnagar.
Email: jkmodha@yahoo.com
** Professor and Head, Department of Panchakarma    *** Director, I.P.G.T. & R.A.

SOURCE http://www.ayurveduniversity.com/newsletters/ayu/2009_1/30109.htm


This post has been viewed 93 times.

Leave a Comment

Your email is never published nor shared.

(required)
(required)