Ayurvedic Management Of Peptic Ulcers
The acid peptic diseases, non-ulcer dyspepsia, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcers are identified as separate disease entities in Ayurveda. The various aspects of the diseases etiopathogenesis, clinical features and management are discussed in details. Many drugs- herbal and herbomineral- and Sodhana-panchakarma, procedures have been selected for investigations on more than 2000 patients in various research stations under council. The effect of purificatory measures Sodhana has also been investigated by application of selective Panchakarma procedures.
Clinical Studies
Some of the significant positive outcomes are mentioned herewith:
1. Indukanta Ghrita and Mahatiktaka Ghrita:
The Ghrita preparations are given before other purificatory measures are applied. They are also given as palliative (Samana) therapy. The Indukant and Mahatiktaka Ghrita are given in two separate groups of patients with another grouping as Samana and after a small course of Sodhana.
The studies in four groups of patients have been conducted on about 1200 patients. The diagnosis and assessment of efficacy has been made on the basis of modern investigations including endoscopy. It was noted that both the Ghrita preparations are effective in 75 to 80% of patients. The efficacy is further enhanced if a course of Sodhana is given before administration of Ghritas. The effect of Mahatiktaka Ghrita is relatively better.
2. Amashya sodhana:
Induced Vamana or emesis has been recommended as an approach to treatment for such diseases. However, to make it more acceptable the procedure has been modified and stomach wash (Amasaya sodhan) with decoction of herbal drugs- Varuna and Apamarga has been taken up. The radiologically positive patients of duodenal ulcer have been included. The stomach wash (Amasaya sodhan) was given twice a week for 6 weeks. The patients were advised to come with empty stomach and the contents of stomach are aspirated through Ryle’s tube. The decoction of drugs are introduced into stomach and withdrawn through the tube. The trial of this procedure has been conducted on 265 patients. The response has been encouraging since about 80% of patients showed relief.
3.Nimbidin
The compound Nimbidin is isolated form Neem seed oil by a process of extraction. The drug has been administered in endoscopically diagnosed patients of duodenal ulcer. The drug has been administered in the form of 100 mg. capsules three times a day. The overall effect of the drug has been good and 78.89% showed a positive response.
4.Other studies
The studies on a few other drugs eg. Narikela lavan (70%) Yastimadhu (68.81%) and Suta Sekhara Rasa combinations (74%) have also shown a good response.Conclusion
It may be seen that this condition could be successfully managed through Ayurvedic drugs and procedures.
Conclusion
It may be seen that this condition could be successfully managed through Ayurvedic drugs and procedures.
source http://ccras.nic.in/Research_Actvities/20081015_pep_ulcer.htm
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