Role of guduchyadi rasakriyanjan in the management of arma (pterygium)
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Original article title: Role of guduchyadi rasakriyanjan in the management of arma (pterygium)
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Shailendra Barhate
Associate Professor, Dept. of Shalakya Tantra, Gramin Ayurved Medical College, Jamkhandi, Terdal, Karnataka
*Mayur V.Shiralkar
Devata M. Shiralkar
Associate. Professor, Dept. of Shalakya Tantra, Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Ayurved, Pimpri, Pune. M.S., India.
Shende Krushnadev
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Kayachikitsa Dr.D.Y. Patil Ayurved College, Pune, M.S. India.
Vishal Tamhane
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Shalya Tantra, Ashwin Rural Ayurved College, Manchi Hill, India.
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Year: 2015
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Introduction
Arma, commonly identified as Pterygium in contemporary terms, is an eye disorder characterized by the abnormal growth of conjunctival tissue over the cornea. This condition arises due to various environmental factors such as dust, UV radiation, and poor hygiene, leading to significant ocular morbidity. The Ayurvedic system of medicine offers various treatments, among which Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana is highlighted for its potential efficacy in managing Arma. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of this Ayurvedic formulation compared to Madhu (honey) Anjana in alleviating the symptoms associated with Pterygium.
Efficacy of Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana
Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana, comprised of medicinal herbs with anti-inflammatory and healing properties, was administered to patients affected by Arma. The study revealed a significant reduction in symptoms such as pain (Vedana), redness (Ragata), and inflammation (Shopha) among those treated with Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana, reflecting an average improvement of 84.96% in pain relief post-treatment. In contrast, the Madhu Anjana group exhibited a far lower improvement rate, indicating that Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana not only offers a more effective therapeutic option but does so with fewer side effects.
Comparative Outcomes with Madhu Anjana
The comparative analysis demonstrated that while both treatments led to improvements in symptoms of Arma, the results for Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana were statistically significant and notably superior. For instance, in terms of alleviating inflammation, the Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana group achieved a 73.80% reduction in symptoms. Conversely, the Madhu Anjana treatment showed limitations, with only a 61.16% reduction. Additionally, overall patient satisfaction and symptom remission rates were markedly higher in the Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana cohort, showcasing its effectiveness in treating Pterygium compared to the alternative.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the study supports the assertion that Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana is an effective, cost-efficient, and safe treatment for Arma (Pterygium) within the Ayurvedic framework. It demonstrated a higher efficacy in relieving symptoms and promoting healing compared to Madhu Anjana. This clinical research highlights the relevance of traditional Ayurvedic approaches in managing contemporary health issues, emphasizing the need for further investigation into herbal remedies and their integration into modern medical practices. The absence of adverse effects during the study underlines the safety profile of Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana, establishing it as a preferable therapeutic approach for patients suffering from Pterygium.
FAQ section (important questions/answers):
What is the significance of Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana in eye disease management?
Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana is effective in managing Arma (Pterygium), providing significant symptom relief. In a study, it demonstrated superior results compared to traditional honey, indicating its potential as a cost-effective, safe treatment option with minimal irritants.
What symptoms does Arma (Pterygium) typically present with?
Arma is characterized by triangular growth on the eye, causing symptoms like photophobia, pain (Vedana), tearing, reddening (Ragata), and blurred vision. The disease affects visual clarity and may lead to cosmetic concerns.
How were patients selected for the study on Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana?
Patients aged 10 to 60 with a disease duration of less than one year were included. They had to exhibit classical symptoms of Arma, ensuring a focus on early-stage cases for optimal management.
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Scientific and Ayurvedic Glossary list for “Role of guduchyadi rasakriyanjan in the management of arma (pterygium)”. 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) Arma:
Arma, in Ayurveda, refers to a disease of the eye characterized by wing-like growth of the conjunctiva over the cornea, also known as pterygium. It can cause visual disturbances and is managed through various Ayurvedic therapies.
2) Anjana (Amjana):
Anjana is an Ayurvedic treatment method, particularly involving medicinal preparations applied to the eye for therapeutic purposes. It is used in managing various eye conditions, including Arma, particularly in its early stages.
3) Madhu:
Madhu, or honey, is used in Ayurvedic treatments for its medicinal properties. It can be applied as Anjana for eye diseases like Arma and is noted for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
4) Vedana:
Vedana refers to pain, which is one of the symptoms assessed in the study on Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana's efficacy in treating Arma. The treatment showed a significant reduction in Vedana.
5) Drug:
In the context of the study, a drug refers to the preparation used in the treatment, specifically Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana, which includes ingredients like Guduchi, Haridra, and honey.
6) Shopha (Sopha):
Shopha refers to swelling or inflammation, a common symptom in diseases like Arma. Both Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana and Madhu Anjana were found to be effective in reducing Shopha.
7) Daha:
Daha is the sensation of burning, another symptom assessed in the clinical study. Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana treatment showed significant reduction in Daha, highlighting its efficacy in managing Arma.
8) Disease:
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9) Vriddhi (Vrddhi):
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10) Mamsa (Mamsha):
Mamsa refers to flesh or muscle tissue. In the study, Mamsa-vriddhi indicates the abnormal growth of conjunctival tissue in Arma, which the treatments aim to manage.
11) Honey:
Honey, known as Madhu in Ayurveda, is an important ingredient in many treatments, including Anjana for eye conditions like Arma. It was compared with Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana in the study for its effectiveness.
12) Shailendra (Sailendra, Shaila-indra, Shailemdra):
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13) Ayurveda (Ayus-veda):
Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine from India that focuses on holistic healing. The study explores Ayurvedic treatments like Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana for managing eye conditions such as Arma.
14) Tantra (Tamtra, Tantrism):
In Ayurveda, Tantra refers to a specialized branch of knowledge. Shalakya-tantra, for example, deals with diseases of the head and neck, including eye diseases.
15) Shalakyatantra (Salakyatantra, Shalakya-tantra, Shalakyatamtra):
Shalakya-tantra is a branch of Ayurveda that focuses on diseases above the clavicle, particularly concerning the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. The study involves treatments from Shalakya-tantra for eye conditions like Arma.
16) Krishnamandala (Krsnamandala, Krishna-mandala):
Krishnamandala refers to the cornea in Ayurvedic terminology. In Arma, the abnormal growth of conjunctiva can encroach on the Krishnamandala, affecting vision.
17) Mandala (Mamdala):
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18) Mamsavriddhi (Mamsavrddhi, Mamsa-vriddhi):
[see source text or glossary: Mamsa-vrddhi]
19) Shukla (Sukla):
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20) Netra:
Netra means eye in Sanskrit. In the study, various Ayurvedic treatments are explored for managing eye diseases like Arma, aiming to preserve and restore ocular health.
21) Saindhava (Saimdhava):
Saindhava refers to rock salt, used in various Ayurvedic treatments. In the study, it is an ingredient in Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana, contributing to its therapeutic properties.
22) Rasayana (Rasa-ayana):
Rasayana refers to rejuvenating treatments in Ayurveda that promote physical and mental health. The ingredients in Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana have Rasayana properties, aiding in tissue repair and disease management.
23) India:
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24) Katu:
Katu is a taste in Ayurveda known as pungent. Ingredients like Guduchi and Haridra have Katu rasa, which helps in reducing symptoms like inflammation and abnormal tissue growth seen in Arma.
25) Discussion:
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26) Rasakriya (Rasa-kriya):
Rasakriya in Ayurveda refers to a concentrated form of medication. Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana is a Rasakriya preparation used for treating Arma by leveraging its concentrated therapeutic properties.
27) Lakshana (Laksana):
Lakshana means symptoms or characteristics. In the study, various lakshanas of Arma, such as Vedana (pain) and Shopha (swelling), were assessed to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments.
28) Haridra:
Haridra, known as turmeric, is an Ayurvedic herb with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It is a key ingredient in Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana used to treat Arma.
29) Vyadhin (Vyadhi):
Vyadhi refers to disease or ailment. Arma is identified as a type of Vyadhi affecting the eye, characterized by abnormal tissue growth that the study aims to manage using Ayurvedic treatments.
30) Tikta:
Tikta is a bitter taste in Ayurveda. Ingredients like Guduchi and Haridra have Tikta rasa, which is effective in reducing inflammation and managing symptoms of eye diseases like Arma.
31) Patil:
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32) Blood:
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33) Pune:
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34) Inflammation:
Inflammation, or Shopha, is a significant symptom in Arma. The study found that Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana effectively reduces inflammation, showcasing its therapeutic potential.
35) Katutikta (Katu-tikta):
Katu-tikta refers to the combined properties of pungent and bitter tastes. Guduchi and Haridra, used in Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana, have this combination, which helps in reducing inflammation and abnormal tissue growth in Arma.
36) Science (Scientific):
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37) Purvakarma (Purvakarman, Purva-karman):
Purvakarma means preliminary procedures. In the study, Purvakarma involves preparing the patient and the affected eye before applying treatments like Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana for Arma.
38) Medicine:
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39) Kashaya (Kasaya):
Kashaya refers to astringent decoctions in Ayurveda. The Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana preparation involves creating a Kashaya from Guduchi and Haridra, which is then concentrated for therapeutic use.
40) Sadhya:
Sadhya means manageable or treatable. In the study, early-stage Arma is identified as Sadhya, for which treatment with Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana is recommended.
41) Shotha (Sotha):
Shotha or Shopha refers to inflammation or swelling. Both Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana and Madhu Anjana show efficacy in reducing Shotha in patients with Arma.
42) Vihara:
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43) Dhuma:
[see source text or glossary: Dhooma]
44) Dhatu:
Dhatu refers to the basic tissues in Ayurveda. In the context of Arma, the abnormal growth involves Dushit Mamsa Dhatu, which the treatments aim to correct.
45) Raja:
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46) Rasa (Rasha):
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47) Curd:
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48) Antibiotic (Antibacterial):
Anti-bacterial properties are crucial in managing infections. Ingredients like Haridra in Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana exhibit anti-bacterial properties, aiding in the treatment of Arma.
49) Shalyatantra (Salyatantra, Shalya-tantra, Shalyatamtra):
Shalya-tantra is the branch of Ayurveda dealing with surgical techniques. This study involves concepts from Shalakya-tantra, which is closely related but focuses on diseases above the clavicle.
50) Tridoshahara (Tridosahara, Tridosha-hara):
Tridoshahara means balancing the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The drugs used in Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana have Tridoshahara properties, making them effective in treating conditions like Arma.
51) Apangasandhi:
Apangasandhi refers to the outer canthus of the eye. In the Anjana application method, treatments like Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana are applied from Kanneerika Sandhi to Apangasandhi.
52) Mamsadhatu (Mamsha-dhatu):
[see source text or glossary: Mamsadhatu]
53) Shothahara (Sothahara, Shotha-hara):
Shothahara means anti-inflammatory. Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana exhibits Shothahara properties, effectively reducing inflammation in conditions like Arma.
54) Krimighna (Krmighna, Krimi-ghna):
Krimighna means anti-parasitic or anti-microbial. The study highlights Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana's Krimighna properties, making it effective against microbial agents in eye diseases like Arma.
55) Karnataka:
[see source text or glossary: Karnataka]
56) Netraroga (Netra-roga):
Netraroga means eye disease in Ayurveda. The study primarily focuses on Arma, an Ayurvedic classification of eye disease, and explores effective treatments.
57) Visarada (Visharada):
[see source text or glossary: Visharada]
58) Vagbhata:
Vagbhata is a renowned Ayurvedic scholar whose works are referenced in the study for the treatment protocols of eye diseases like Arma.
59) Ashtanga (Astanga, Ashtan-anga):
Ashtanga means the eight branches of Ayurveda. Shalakya-tantra is one of these branches, focusing on the management of diseases above the shoulder, including eye conditions like Arma.
60) Lekhana:
Lekhana refers to scraping or cleansing. In the study, Lekhana Anjana is used to manage early-stage Arma by scraping away the abnormal conjunctival growth.
61) Snehana:
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62) Svedana:
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63) Dravya:
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64) Vikara:
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65) Sandhi (Shandhi, Samdhi):
Sandhi refers to joints or connections. In the treatment methods discussed, Anjana is applied from Kanneerika Sandhi to Apangasandhi, spanning the eye's conjunctival regions.
66) Ruksha (Ruksa):
Ruksha means dry. Several ingredients in Guduchyadi Rasakriyanjana have Ruksha properties, aiding in reducing the moist, abnormal tissue growth seen in Arma.
67) Shalya (Salya):
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68) Nature:
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69) Powder:
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70) Cotton:
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71) Manci (Mamci):
[see source text or glossary: Manchi]
72) Dosha (Dosa):
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73) Kriya:
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74) Kalpa:
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75) Karma (Karman):
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[Note: The above list is limited to 75. Total glossary definitions available: 90]
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