Role of vamana karma in the management of peenasa (sinusitis)

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: Role of vamana karma in the management of peenasa (sinusitis)
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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Jayanta Sarmah Gopesh Mangal Gunjan Garg Kamal Barman


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Year: 2013

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Peenasa is a disease of Kapha vata dominance situated in Jatrurdhva characterized by Kshavathu, Nasasrava, Nasanaha, Shirogourava etc.Acharya Sushruta used the term Apeenasa to described Peenasa . The sign and symptoms of Peenasa can be correlated with sinusitis in modern system of medicine. Sinusitis is a chronic troublesome disease which is having impact on physical, financial and social aspects of life. Incidence is high both in India and abroad. As Vamana is indicated in Peenasa, the present study was conducted on 30 clinically diagnosed patient of Peenasa (Sinusitis) to evaluate its efficacy. Highly significant results were obtained in Kshavathu, Nasasrava, Nasaavarodha and Shirashoola , significant results were obtained in Shirah gourava and Ashrusrava and insignificant result found in Mukhadaurgandhya after the treatment. Keywords: Peenasa, Vamana, Sinusitis Jayanta Sarmah et

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