"Mustakadi Vati for managing Grahani Dosha in children: Case study."
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Original article title: Effect of mustakadi vati in the management of grahani dosha in children – a case study
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Sonam Chaudhary*
PG Scholar, Dept, of Kaumarbhritya, IPGT&RA Jamnagar, Gujarat
Chuman Lal Bhaskar
PG Scholar, Dept, of Kaumarbhritya, IPGT&RA Jamnagar, Gujarat
Vishal Prajapati
PhD Scholar, Dept, of Kaumarbhritya, IPGT&RA Jamnagar, Gujarat
K.S. Patel
Professor & H.O.D., Dept, of Kaumarbhritya, IPGT&RA Jamnagar, Gujarat
V.K. Kori
Associate Professor, Dept, of Kaumarbhritya, IPGT&RA Jamnagar, Gujarat
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Introduction
Grahani Dosha is a condition characterized by improper digestion and irregular bowel habits, commonly observed in pediatric patients. It is primarily linked to an imbalance in Agni, or digestive fire, which affects the gastrointestinal system. The study presents a case of an 8-year-old boy diagnosed with Grahani Dosha, who exhibited symptoms such as frequent bowel movements, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and weakness. The patient was treated with Mustakadi Vati, an Ayurvedic formulation, over eight weeks.
Effectiveness of Mustakadi Vati
Mustakadi Vati, comprised of ingredients known for their beneficial effects on digestion, was administered to the patient. The formulation includes Musta, Kutaja, Ativisha, and Bilwa, which are believed to have properties that enhance digestive function, reduce complications from improper dietary habits, and restore normal bowel function. After eight weeks of treatment, significant improvements were observed, including a reduction in bowel frequency to once per day, alleviation of abdominal pain, and a weight gain of 2 kg.
Importance of Dietary Management
In conjunction with pharmacological treatment, dietary modification plays a crucial role in managing Grahani Dosha. The study emphasizes the necessity of adhering to proper dietary practices (Pathya) while avoiding harmful foods (Apathya) to promote digestive health. These dietary changes, alongside the effects of Mustakadi Vati, are essential for restoring balance in the digestive system, indicating that both medication and lifestyle adjustments are vital for effective treatment.
Conclusion
This case study illustrates that Mustakadi Vati can effectively manage symptoms of Grahani Dosha in children by improving digestive health and addressing underlying imbalances. While the results were promising and showed marked improvement in the patient’s condition, further research with a larger sample size is necessary to establish the efficacy and reliability of this treatment approach in pediatric cases of Grahani Dosha. Additionally, emphasizing dietary management and lifestyle changes is critical for preventing recurrence and ensuring overall well-being among affected children.
FAQ section (important questions/answers):
What is Grahani Dosha and its symptoms in children?
Grahani Dosha is a condition affecting digestion, commonly seen in children. Symptoms include irregular bowel habits, frequent defecation, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and generalized weakness.
How effective is Mustakadi Vati in treating Grahani Dosha?
The case study showed that Mustakadi Vati significantly improved symptoms of Grahani Dosha, including reducing bowel frequency, relieving abdominal pain, and increasing body weight after 8 weeks of treatment.
What dietary adjustments are recommended for Grahani Dosha management in children?
Dietary modifications include consuming light foods, buttermilk, and avoiding heavy or contaminated items. It emphasizes proper eating habits and regular meals to improve digestion and overall health.
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Scientific and Ayurvedic Glossary list for “"Mustakadi Vati for managing Grahani Dosha in children: Case study."”. This list explains important keywords that occur in this article and links it to the glossary for a better understanding of that concept in the context of Ayurveda and other topics.
1) Grahani:
In Ayurveda, 'Grahani' refers to the part of the digestive system that holds the food and is responsible for digestion. It is also linked with the small intestine.
2) Grahanidosha (Grahanidosa, Grahani-dosha):
'Grahani dosha' is a condition characterized by faulty digestive health due to impaired 'Agni' or digestive fire, often leading to symptoms like irregular bowel habits and indigestion. The term combines 'Grahani' and 'dosha' indicating a disorder.
3) Dosha (Dosa):
In Ayurveda, the term 'dosha' refers to the body's intrinsic biological energies (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) that govern physical and mental processes. When imbalanced, they can lead to disease.
4) Vati:
'Vati' refers to tablets or pills in Ayurvedic medicine, typically made from herbal extracts. In the context, 'Mustakadi Vati' is used to treat 'Grahani dosha'.
5) Mala:
'Mala' refers to waste products of the body such as feces and urine. 'Mala Parikshana', an examination of stool, is performed to diagnose conditions like 'Grahani dosha'.
6) Agni:
'Agni' is the Ayurvedic concept of digestive fire or metabolism. A strong 'Agni' is crucial for maintaining health, while 'Agni dushti' refers to impaired metabolism, leading to diseases like 'Grahani dosha'.
7) Gujarat:
Gujarat is a state in western India where the case study was conducted at the Institute for Post Graduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda Hospital, Jamnagar.
8) Pain:
Pain, particularly abdominal pain, is one of the symptoms described in the case study of an 8-year-old child with 'Grahani dosha'.
9) Ahara:
'Ahara' translates to diet or food in Ayurveda. Proper 'Ahara' is significant in managing 'Grahani dosha' as wrong dietary habits contribute to the disease.
10) India:
India is the country where the study on the effectiveness of 'Mustakadi Vati' in managing 'Grahani dosha' in children was conducted.
11) Roga:
'Roga' means disease in Ayurveda. 'Grahani Roga' refers to a condition that follows 'Grahani dosha' if untreated.
12) Food:
Food or diet plays a crucial role in the management of 'Grahani dosha'; incorrect eating habits can aggravate the condition.
13) Diet:
Dietary habits, both 'Pathya' (advised foods) and 'Apathya' (restricted foods), are critical in managing 'Grahani dosha'.
14) Drug:
The 'drug' here refers to 'Mustakadi Vati', an Ayurvedic formulation used in treating 'Grahani dosha' in children.
15) Disease:
'Grahani dosha' is an Ayurvedic disease related to poor digestion due to impaired 'Agni'.
16) Vihara:
'Vihara' translates to lifestyle or daily activities in Ayurveda. 'Apathya Vihara' (restricted activities) need to be avoided in 'Grahani dosha'.
17) Pathya:
'Pathya' refers to advised diet and lifestyle practices in Ayurveda that promote health and are recommended in managing 'Grahani dosha'.
18) Nirama:
'Nirama' indicates a state devoid of 'Ama' (toxins) in Ayurveda. Post-treatment 'Mala Parikshana' shows 'Nirama mala', indicating effective therapy for 'Grahani dosha'.
19) Samanavayu (Samana-vayu):
'Samana Vayu' is a sub-type of 'Vata' dosha responsible for the proper functioning of the digestive system; imbalance can lead to 'Grahani dosha'.
20) Ayurveda (Ayus-veda):
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of medicine under which the study on 'Mustakadi Vati' for 'Grahani dosha' was conducted.
21) Ativisa (Ativisha):
'Ativisha' is one of the herbal ingredients in 'Mustakadi Vati', used for its therapeutic properties in treating 'Grahani dosha'.
22) Apathya:
'Apathya' refers to foods and lifestyle habits that should be avoided to maintain health and manage diseases like 'Grahani dosha'.
23) Kutaja (Kuta-ja):
'Kutaja' is one of the ingredients of 'Mustakadi Vati', which has properties to treat digestive disorders including 'Grahani dosha'.
24) Shakti (Sakti):
In the context of Ayurveda, 'Shakti' refers to strength or power, such as 'Jarana Shakti' (digestive power), which can be compromised in 'Grahani dosha'.
25) Samana (Shamana):
'Samana' in Ayurveda refers to balancing. 'Samana Vayu' is essential for digestion and when balanced, aids in alleviating 'Grahani dosha'.
26) Pitta:
Pitta is one of the three 'doshas' in Ayurveda. 'Pachaka Pitta' plays a significant role in digestion and its imbalance can cause 'Grahani dosha'.
27) Ushna (Usna):
'Ushna' denotes heat in Ayurveda. 'Mustakadi Vati' has 'Ushna Virya' (heating potency) which aids in managing 'Grahani dosha'.
28) Katu:
'Katu' refers to a pungent taste in Ayurveda, one of the properties found in the ingredients of 'Mustakadi Vati' used for 'Grahani dosha'.
29) Vayu:
In Ayurveda, 'Vayu' (or Vata) is a dosha representing air and space elements, critical in physiological functions. 'Samana Vayu' is vital for digestion and its imbalance can lead to 'Grahani dosha'.
30) Sama (Shama):
'Sama' in Ayurveda refers to a balanced state or equilibrium. 'Sama Mala' indicates undigested waste, a factor in diagnosing 'Grahani dosha'.
31) Jala:
'Jala' means water in Ayurveda. Taking 'Sukhoshna Jala' (lukewarm water) is part of the treatment for 'Grahani dosha'.
32) Jaranashakti (Jaranasakti, Jarana-shakti):
'Jaranashakti' is another term for digestive capacity, crucial for processing food and managing 'Grahani dosha'.
33) Tastelessness:
Tastelessness, or 'Mukhavairasya', is one of the symptoms associated with 'Grahani dosha'.
34) Shuktapaka (Suktapaka, Shukta-paka):
'Shukta Paka' refers to the sour fermentation of food due to 'Ama' production, commonly seen in 'Grahani dosha'.
35) Agnidushti (Agnidusti, Agni-dushti):
'Agni dushti' refers to the dysfunction of the digestive fire, a primary cause of 'Grahani dosha'.
36) Adhishthana (Adhisthana):
'Adhishthana' signifies the seat or location. In 'Grahani dosha', 'Grahani' is the 'Adhishthana' of 'Agni'.
37) Agnimandya (Agni-mandya, Agnimamdya):
'Agnimandya' refers to weak digestive fire in Ayurveda, leading to conditions like 'Grahani dosha'.
38) Balakshaya (Balaksaya):
'Balakshaya' pertains to generalized weakness and loss of strength, a symptom of 'Grahani dosha'.
39) Ashtavidha (Astavidha, Ashtan-vidha):
'Ashtavidha Pariksha' entails eight diagnostic methods in Ayurveda, used to evaluate conditions like 'Grahani dosha'.
40) Katutikta (Katu-tikta):
'Katu-Tikta Rasa' refers to a pungent-bitter taste profile; found in 'Mustakadi Vati', it aids in treating 'Grahani dosha'.
41) Green gram:
Green gram, or 'Mudga', is part of the advised diet ('Pathya') for managing 'Grahani dosha'.
42) Butter milk (Buttermilk):
Buttermilk, known as 'Takra', is recommended in 'Pathya' for 'Grahani dosha' due to its digestive properties.
43) Discussion:
The 'Discussion' section of the study elaborates on the findings, treatment efficacy, and relevance of correcting 'Ahara' and 'Vihara' in managing 'Grahani dosha'.
44) Pravritti (Pravrtti):
'Muhurbaddhama Muhurdravama Mala Pravritti' refers to irregular bowel habits, a key symptom of 'Grahani dosha'.
45) Shashtika (Sastika):
'Shashtika' refers to rice, specifically aged one year, advised in the diet for treating 'Grahani dosha'.
46) Vinigraha:
'Vega Vinigraha' means suppression of natural urges, a lifestyle factor ('Apathya') that could exacerbate 'Grahani dosha'.
47) Vitiation (Vitiated):
'Vitiation' of 'Dosha' (bodily humor) and 'Agni' (digestive fire) is central to the etiology of 'Grahani dosha' in Ayurveda.
48) Lakshana (Laksana):
'Lakshana' refers to symptoms and signs observed in 'Grahani dosha', which improves post-treatment.
49) Pariksha (Pariksa):
'Pariksha' means examination or assessment in Ayurveda, e.g., 'Mala Parikshana' to diagnose and monitor 'Grahani dosha'.
50) Mandagni (Manda-agni, Mamdagni):
'Mandagni' refers to weak digestive fire, a root cause of 'Grahani dosha' according to Ayurveda.
51) Prakriti (Prakrti):
'Prakriti' denotes the innate constitution of an individual, important in determining susceptibility to conditions like 'Grahani dosha'.
52) Atisara:
'Atisara' means diarrhea in Ayurveda. It may precede 'Grahani dosha' if the diet is incorrect during 'Agnimandya'.
53) Vyayama:
'Vyayama' refers to exercise, encouraged as part of 'Pathya' for managing 'Grahani dosha'.
54) Koshtha (Kostha):
'Koshtha' signifies the digestive tract. 'Madhyam Koshtha' indicates moderate bowel strength, relevant in diagnosing 'Grahani dosha'.
55) Kathina:
'Kathina' refers to hard or solid, particularly in the context of food that should be avoided ('Apathya') in 'Grahani dosha'.
56) Ashraya (Asraya):
In Ayurveda, 'Ashraya' (substrate) and 'Ashrita' (inhabitant) principle is seen in 'Agni' and 'Grahani' relationship in 'Grahani dosha'.
57) Snigdha:
'Snigdha' refers to oily or lubricating qualities in food, often restricted ('Apathya') in 'Grahani dosha'.
58) Habitat:
Habitat denotes living conditions, which can influence lifestyle factors and thereby the manifestation of 'Grahani dosha'.
59) Purana:
'Purana' means old or aged. 'Purana Shali' (one-year-old rice) is recommended in the 'Pathya' diet for 'Grahani dosha'.
60) Shabda (Sabda):
'Shabda' relates to speech; clear speech is noted in the 'Ashtavidha Pariksha' for assessing general health, including in 'Grahani dosha'.
61) Sevana:
'Mithya Ahara Vihara Sevana' means indulgence in improper diet and lifestyle, which leads to 'Grahani dosha'.
62) Masura:
'Masura' or red gram is included in the 'Pathya' diet recommendations for managing 'Grahani dosha'.
63) Shukta (Sukta, Su-ukta):
'Shukta' refers to sour substances or fermented foods, involved in 'Shukta Paka', which is a feature of 'Ama' in 'Grahani dosha'.
64) Jarana:
'Jarana' means digestion. 'Jaranashakti' is influenced in 'Grahani dosha' and is important in its assessment and treatment.
65) Shrama (Srama):
'Shrama' means fatigue or labor, which should be avoided ('Apathya') in the management of 'Grahani dosha'.
66) Krisha (Krsa):
'Krisha' refers to a lean physical build, often observed in children with 'Grahani dosha' due to poor nutrition and absorption.
67) Vipaka:
'Vipaka' is the post-digestive effect of food and herbs in Ayurveda. 'Katu Vipaka' associated with 'Mustakadi Vati' helps alleviate 'Grahani dosha'.
68) Akriti (Akrti):
'Akriti' refers to physical appearance or build, noted in Ayurvedic assessment (e.g., 'Krisha' in 'Grahani dosha').
69) Dugdha:
'Dugdha' means milk, which may be restricted ('Apathya') in certain digestive disorders like 'Grahani dosha'.
70) Mithya:
'Mithya Ahara Vihara Sevana' means improper eating and living habits, a primary cause of 'Grahani dosha'.
71) Family:
Family history is part of the patient's background, though not significant in the reported case of 'Grahani dosha'.
72) Pigeon:
Pigeon pea, or 'Arhara', is recommended in the 'Pathya' diet for managing 'Grahani dosha'.
73) Kapha:
Kapha is one of the three 'doshas' in Ayurveda. Imbalance in 'Vata' and 'Kapha' can affect 'Agni', leading to 'Grahani dosha'.
74) Laghu:
'Laghu' means light, often used to describe foods (light diet) that are recommended in 'Pathya' for 'Grahani dosha'.
75) Musta (Mushta):
'Musta' is a primary ingredient in 'Mustakadi Vati', effective in treating 'Grahani dosha' due to its digestive properties.
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