#Ayurveda Sangraha Vol-3

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Ayurveda Sangraha Vol-3 by Debendranath Sengupta PDF

Ayurveda Sangraha Vol-3 by Kabiraj Debendranath Sengupta Bengali PDF Book – Ayurveda Sangraha Vol-3 Author – Kabiraj Debendranath Sengupta and Upendranath Sengupta Genre – Science Book (Medical Book) Book Pages – 348, Book Size – 15 MB, Ayurveda Sangraha Vol-3 Medical book has written by Kabiraj Debendranath Sengupta. Large Ayurvedic medical book like the Ayurveda Sangraha (Ayurveda Collection)…

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Gastric Ulcer Treatment in Nagpur

Ayurvedic Treatment For Gastric Ulcer At Central IndiaAbout Gastric Ulcer:Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), is a break in the lining of the stomach, the first part of the small intestine, or occasionally the lower esophagus. An ulcer in the stomach is known as a gastric ulcer while that in the first part of the intestines is known as a duodenal ulcer. The most common symptoms of a duodenal ulcer are waking at night with upper abdominal pain or upper abdominal pain that improves with eating. With a gastric ulcer, the pain may worsen with eating. The pain is often described as a burning or dull ache.

Signs and symptoms of a Gastric Ulcer

abdominal pain, classically epigastric strongly correlated to mealtimes. In case of duodenal ulcers the pain appears about three hours after taking a meal;

bloating and abdominal fullness;

waterbrash (rush of saliva after an episode of regurgitation to dilute the acid in the esophagus – although this is more associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease);

nausea, and copious vomiting;

loss of appetite and weight loss;

hematemesis (vomiting of blood); this can occur due to bleeding directly from a gastric ulcer, or from damage to the esophagus from severe/continuing vomiting.

melena (tarry, foul-smelling feces due to the presence of oxidized iron from hemoglobin);

rarely, an ulcer can lead to a gastric or duodenal perforation, which leads to acute peritonitis, extreme, stabbing pain, and requires immediate surgery.

Gastroenterology Treatment in Nagpur

Ayurvedic Treatment For Gastric Ulcer At Central India

Pitta Samanam

use of tikta Madhura rasam

sita virya dravyas

Ayurvedic Medicines For Gastric Ulcers

Guduchyadi Kashayam:

Guduchyadi Kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine in water decoction form. It is used in the treatment of fever with burning sensation, vomiting etc.Guduchyadi Kwatha ingredients10 g coarse powder of each of

Guduchi – Indian Tinospora (stem) – Tinospora cordifolia

Dhanyaka – Coriander – Coriandrum sativum

Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica

Raktachandana – Pterocarpus santalinus

Padmaka – Wild Himalayan Cherry – Prunus cerasoides

All the ingredients are added to 16 parts of water, boiled and reduced to 1/4th part, filtered and used.Reference: Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyamakhanda 2/8, Astanga Hridayam.Dosage: 60ml morning before food

Shankh Vati Tablets:

Shankha Vati is a tablet, used in the Ayurvedic treatment of gastric conditions, dyspepsia, anorexia. It contains heavy metal ingredients and hence should only be used under strict medical supervision.Shankh Bati ingredients:

48 g fine powder of each of

Kshara of Chincha – Tamarind – Tamarindus indica

Panchalavana –

Saindhava Lavana – Rock salt

Sauvarchala Lavana – Sochal salt

Samudra Lavana – Common salt

Vida Lavana – Vida salt

Romaka Lavana

Nimbu swarasa – Lemon juice – Quantity Sufficient.

Shankha Bhasma – Bhasma of Conch shell

Hingu – Asa foetida

Shunti – Ginger Rhizome – Zingiber officinalis

Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum

Pippali – Long pepper fruit – Piper longum

Rasa – Herbal purified Mercury – 3 g

Vatsanabha – Aconitum ferox – 3 g

Shuddha Gandhaka – Herbal purified Sulphur – 3 g

The fine powder of solid ingredients is triturated with lemon juice to prepare a paste. From this paste, tablets are prepared, dried and stored.Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Agnimandya Rogadhikara 182 – 183 AFI. Vol. 1.Dosage: 2 tablets two times a day after food

Kamdudha Ras

Kamdudha Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine, with herbal and mineral ingredients, in tablet form. It is used in treating gastritis and bleeding diseases. This medicine is used more in North Indian Ayurvedic treatment method and should only be taken strictly under medical supervision. Kamdudha Ras ingredients:

Amrutha Satwa (Giloya satva) – Water extract of Tinospora cordifolia – 40 grams

Svarna Gairika – Red ochre – purified  – 10 grams

Abhraka Bhasma – Silica Bhasma – 10 grams

Reference:Ayurveda Sara Sangraha, Rasa Rasayana Prakarana, also mentioned in Rasa Yoga SagaraDosage: 360mg with honey

Manasamitra Vatakam

Manasamitra Vatakam is a tablet, used in the Ayurvedic treatment of psychiatric conditions, to improve intelligence, speech problems, etc. It is prepared from a combination of 73 ingredients. This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision. This medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda principles.Manasamitra Vatakam ingredients, how to make:

10 g of each of

Bala – Country mallow (root) – Sida cordifolia

Nagabala – Grewia populifolia

Bilva – Bael (root) – Aegle marmelos

Prishniparni – Uraria picta

Pravala pishti – Coral

Shankhapushpi – Clitorea ternatea

Tamrachuda Padika

Swarna Bhasma

Pushkaramoola – Inula racemosa

Mrigashringa Bhasma  – Bhasma made of deer horn

Vacha – Acorus calamus

Tapya – Makshika Bhasma – Bhasma of Copper-Iron Pyrite

Chandana – Sandalwood – Santalum album

Raktachandana – Pterocarpus santalinus

Mukta Pishti – Paste prepared from Pearl

Loha Bhasma – Bhasma prepared from Iron

Madhuka – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra

Twak – Cinnamon – Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Magadhi – Long pepper fruit – Piper longum

Ghanasara – Karpoora – Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora

Aileya – Prunus cerasus

Vishala – Citrullus cholocynthis

Arkaraga

Nirgundi – Vitex negundo

Plava – Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata / Vanda roxburghi

Rajata Bhasma – Bhasma of silver

Shilajatu – Asphaltum

Gojihva – Onosma bracteatum

Padmakeshara – Lotus – Nelumbium speciosum

Jivaka –  Malaxis acuminata

Rishabhaka – Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.) Dubard / Mimusoops hexandra Roxb.

Kakoli – Fritillaria roylei

Kshira Kakoli – Roscoea purpurea

Brihati – Indian Nightshade (root) – Solanum indicum

Kantakari – Yellow berried nightshade (whole plant) – Solanum xanthcarpum

Shravani, Mahashravani – Sphaeranthus indicus

Bhunimba – The Creat (whole plant) – Andrographis paniculata

Kritamala – Cassia fistula

Parushaka – Grewia asiatica

Haritaki – Chebulic Myrobalan fruit rind – Terminalia chebula

Vibhitaki – Belliric Myrobalan fruit rind – Terminalia bellirica

Amalaki – Indian gooseberry fruit – Emblica officinalis Gaertn.

Amruta – Indian Tinospora (stem) – Tinospora cordifolia

Shweta and Krishnasariva – Indian Sarsaparila – Hemidesmus indicus

Jivanti – Leptadenia reticulata

Somavalli – Sarcostemma acidum

Ashwagandha – Winter cherry/ Indian Ginseng (root) – Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal.

Nisha – Turmeric (Rhizome) – Curcuma longa

Usheera – Khus Khus – Vetiveria zizanioides

Draksha – Raisin – Vitis vinifera

Yashti – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra

Riddhi – Vigna cylindrica

Durva – Bermuda grass – Cynodon dactylon

Hamsapadi – Adiantum philippense Linn. / lunulatum

Bhadra – Sida cordifolia

Lavanga – Clove – Syzigium aromaticum

Tulasi – Holy Basil – Ocimum sanctum

Kasturi – Musk

Kumkuma – Saffron – Crocus sativusQuantity Sufficient of each of  –

Juice extract of Trayamana – Gentiana kurroo

Water decoction of

Shankhapushpi – Clitorea ternatea

Vacha – Acorus calamus

Sariva – Indian Sarsaparila – Hemidesmus indicus

Lakshmana – Ipomoea sepiaria / Biophytum sensitivum

Bilva – Bael (root) – Aegle marmelos

Bala – Country mallow (root) – Sida cordifolia

Goksheera – Cow milk

Jiraka – Cumin – Cuminum cyminum

Somavalli – Sarcostemma acidum

Stanya – breast milk.The fine powder of herbal powder mix is triturated with the liquids and a paste is prepared, which is made into tablet form, dried and preserved.Reference of Manasamitra vadakam: Sahasrayoga Gutika prakarana 68, AFI Vol 1

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CONCEPT OF SLEEP (NIDRA)

From The Vault: Dr. Srinibash Sahoo , Dr. G.V. Ramana -  Research officers (Ay) Dr. B. Chandrasekhara Rao - Asst. Director (Ay), A.R.unit, NIMHANS, Banglore-29 Dr. Manjushree Sahoo  -  Lecturer, Sri Nrushinganatha Ayurveda College, Paikamala, Orissa Introduction: About one third of our Lives we spend asleep. Through the ages, sleep has occupied a special place in human concern . Ayurveda has also given more importance by considering it one among Trayopasthambha. Other Samhitas and Upanishadas were also detail described regarding Nidra utpatti type and its importance .Yet in modem era only for the last half century it becomes the most universal subject of h uman concern to examine its mysteries and mechanisms. Derivation: Nidra is derived from the root "Dra" with a prefix 'Ni ' . The root "Dra" means undesired. Therefore Nidra is considered as a state in which there will be no desire. This is also a state of nature, which causes encapsulation to the consciousness of the person. Synonyms: Shayanam, Svapah, Svapnam, Sambashah (Amarakosa ) Sambasaha Suptih , S vapnam ( Vaidyak a Sabdhasindhu ) Susupti (Manduka Upanisad ) Nidra: The mythological story tells that the evolution is set in when Sristikarta Brahma is in awakened state and the destruction (Pralaya ) occurs when he goes to sleep. So sleep of Brahma is a destructive state for living beings but for living beings in the world including plants, the sleep is essential like food, water and air. So the scholars of Ayurveda has given importance to t h e sleep by consider i n g i t one among Trayopa sthambha and discussed i ts role i n maintenance of life (Ch. Su. 1135). Sleep is mentioned as one among the thirteen Adharaneeya Vegas. (Ch. Su. 7/4, A.H.Su.4/1). The happiness, nourishment , strength , virili ty, knowledge and life depends on the proper or adequate sleep (Ch.Su. 21/36). Charaka has called the Sleep as Bhuta Dhatri which occurred by nature of Night, that nourishes all the livil)g beings. Sushruta has mentioned it as a Svabhavika Roga ( Ch.Su. 21158-59, Su. Su.417). The timely taken sleep is an indicator of good health because it brings the normalcy in body tissues and relaxes the person (K.S.Khi 417). Like Aahara the adequate sleep is essential for maintenance of the body ( Ch.Su. 21151) . Sushruta called Nidra as Vaishnavimaya on a metaphoric language which is a physiological process and provides nourishment to the living body and maintains the health (Su.Sha.4133). Yogaratnakara has mentioned 4 natural instincts or basic needs for the human being. These are desire to take food, water, sleep and sexual pleasure ( Y.R. Pu.kh.164). Bhavaprakasha has described importance of sleep in fetal life. He has emphasized that the fetus in the womb enjoys better rest and comfort when the mother sleeps during pregnancy (B.P. Vol-1, Chapter Ill. Sloka No.- 317). Definition of Nidra : Nidra cannot be explained in a concise form. From the time immemorial it is a question in every mind that what is sleep, how it occurs and what is its role in health. Though there are various views regarding sleep but all considered it as one of the essential function for the living beings. Different opinions are as follows: (i) Sleep is the mental operation having the cognition of absence for its grasp.. The commentator fyasa made it clear that the sleep is a state of unconsciousness, but the consciousness remains about his own unconsciousn( fyasa on Patanjali Yogasutra.Samadhi Pada - 10). (ii) According to Manduka Upanishad Nidra is a condition in which "Atma" does not have any desire for any thing and it is called "Susupti" and also does not dream anything (Manduka Upanishad) (iii) Chhandogya Upanishad said the state in which the mind is unaware about surroundings and does not see any dreams is called Supta or Nidra ( Chha.Up. 8-6-3) (iv) Sleep is nothing but the temporarily loses the contact with Jnanendriya and Karmendriya which is termed as Nidra (Su.Su. 15140). (v) Nidra is the state of life where Jnanendriaya and Kannendriaya are not doing their functions (S.S.M). (vi) Nidra is the state where mind and intellects are at rest (S.K.). (vii) Nidra is the phenomenon which occurs usually with Samyoga of Ratri ( Vachaspatyam). (viii)Sharngadhara mentions that Nidra is a state where predominance of Kapha and Tamas is seen (Sa. Pu.Kh.614). (ix) Adhamalla defines Nidra as the state in which the Tamoguna combines with Kapha. He further says Mohavastha of Indriya and Mana is called as Nidra. (x) Dalhana states that Nid ra is the state of combination of mind and intellectual in which the person feel s happy ( Dalhana on Su.Su. ] 51 Chapter). Nidra Utpatti: Since the down of the civilization the thinkers of various countries in the world have tried to study the sleep, its nature and causes which is a mysterious thing. But in India our ancient Acharyas had clear idea regarding the physiology of sleep but explained in different manners. So these different explanations regarding the phenomenon of Nidra may be classified under 3 groups. i) Upanishad concept ii) Yogic concept iii) Ayurvedic concept i) Upanishad concept a) It was imagined by these ancient seers that Atma moves from Hridaya through the Nadis and get lodged inside the Puritata which is a membranous sac around the Hridaya, then the sleep follows (Chha. Up. 81613 & 61811). b) Nidra occurs when Atma goes to rest in the.space inside the Hridaya (Br. Ar. Up. 211117-19) ii) Yogic concept a) The yogic philosophers in India have given explanations regarding sleep and also explained the samadhi state which resembles with sleep but is entirely different. They studied the 'Yoganidra' a yogic phenomena pertaining to various states associated with Atma. They have termed these states as- Jag ratavastha -waking consciousness Svapnavastha - Dreaming Susuptavastha - Dreamless sleep Turiyavastha -Conscious dreamless sleep b) Maharshi Patanjali states sleep is a state in which all activities, thoughts and feelings come to an end. In sleep the senses of perception rests in mind causing cessation of their functions as mind is also at rest. iii) Ayurvedic concept: Several concepts have been put forward by our ancient Ayurvedic Acharyas in their texts to explain the phenomenon of Nidra which can be studied under following headings. a) Tamoguna theory 1. Sushruta explains Utpatti of n dra by giving i mportance to Hridaya which is considered as Chetana Sthana. When Chetana Sthana Hridaya is over come or enveloped by Tamas, the person goes to sleep ( Su.Sha. 4134) . 2. Astanga Hridaya states that at night, Tamas being powerful and the higher psychic centers being over powered by it, then the living organism goes to sleep (A.H.Su. 9128). 3. Accordi ng to Ka shyapa the Satvag una is P rakashata (brigh teni n g), Raja g una i s Prava rtaka (promoter) and Tama g una i s Niyamaka (controller). So predominance of Tamoguna than Satva and Raja is the prime cause for sleep (Ka.Sa.Su.28). 4. Harita has stated that the center of sleep is in the upper half part of nose, between the two eye brows in the cranium. When the Tamas reaches the sleep center the knowledge and the activity get diminished and sleep occurs . (H.S.Sha. ] 51 Chp.). b) Kapha Dosa Theory 1) Sushruta mentions that when the Sanjavaha srotas are filled with Kapha and Indriyas are deprived from their respective objects of senses, the person goes to sleep. He also clearly mentions the role of Kapha and Tama for Nidra Utpatti (Su.Sha.416, 33). 2) Bhela explains that Kapha situated in Hridaya is augmented during the process of digestion of food, during day time and when covers the Chakshu vaha and Shrotra vaha Srotas, it leads to sleep (B.S.Chi. 2111-6). 3) Astanga Sangraha states that due to Avarana by Shlesma of the Srotas and Shrama of both types of the Indriyas occur which dissociates from their respective senses then Nidra occurs (A.S.Su.917). 4) Astanga Hridaya describes that whenever the sensation conveying channels of the body are blocked or filled up by the Shleshma and when this Shleshma is over saturated with the Tamasika quality the living being gets sleep. (A.H. Su. 8128). c) Fatigue theory This theory is mainly stated by Aatreya school of Ay ur veda and both Astang a Sang raha and Astanga Hridaya followed this view. 1) Charaka states that when the mind including Jnanendriya and Kannendriya are exhausted they dissociate themselves from theirobjects, and then the individual sleeps ( Ch. Su. 21135). 2) Vagbhata gives importance to the Kapha Dosha and Shrama of the lndriya and Manas in the normal onset of sleep (A.S.Su. 917). 3) Due to exertion, Jnanendriya and Karmendriya cannot cognise their respective objects, then sleep is said to occur according to Bhavaprakash (B.P. Chi. 2111-6) . This opinion suggests that sleep is a phenomenon resulting out of mental tiredness. d) Svabhava Ayurveda always gives emphasis on nature or Svabhava According to this description even though we considered various theories still the natural instinct appears to be more powerful cause than others. Charaka and Sushruta have mentioned by nature, the night serves as a causative factor for sleep (Ch. Su. 21135, Su. Sha. 4133). Types of Sleep: Various Acharyas have given various opinions regarding the types of sleep. But broadly it can classify into 2 types. 1) Svabhavika Nidra - which comes regularly and naturally at night. 2) Asvabhavika Nidra - which comes due to some other causes. Other types of Nidra according to different Acharyas are as follows: 1) According to Acharya Charaka - a) Tamobhava b) Shleshmasamudbhava c) & (d) Manashareera Shrama Sambhava e) Agantuki f) Vyadhyanuvartini g) Ratri svabhava ( Ch.Su. 21158) 2) Acharya Sushruta classifies as follows: A) Tamasi b) Svabhavika I Vaishnavi c) Vaikarika (Su.Sha. 4143) 3) Vagbhata's classification of sleep is similar with Charak's classification but the names differ. a) Tamobhava b) Kaphabhava c) Chittakhedaja d) Dehakhedaja e) Agantuki t) Kalasvabhava • g ) Amayaja Vyadhyanuvartini: In some diseases due to severe weakness the patient falls asleep called Vyadhyanuvartini. Example Sannipataja Jvara. Agantuki: Someti mes the cau se of sleep remam s unexplainable. Chakrapani and Gangadhar commented as Agantuki Nidra is indicative of bad prognosis which leading to definite death (Arista lakshana) ( Chakrapani & Gangadhar on Ch. Su 21158). Benefits of Sleep: 1) Properly and timely taking sleep brings the happiness, nourishment, strength, virility, knowledge and maintains the life (Ch.Su. 21136). 2) As the real knowledge brings about siddhi in a yogi similarly properly intake of sleep brings about happiness and longevity in human beings (Ch.Su. 21138). 3) Proper sleeping at the night time makes the balance of the body constituents (Dhatusamyata) and provides alertness, good vision, good complexion, good strength and good digestive power ( Y.R. & B.P. Pu. Kh.) 4) Persons who intake proper sleep in proper time will not suffer from diseases, their mind will be peaceful, they will gain strength, good complexion, good virility, attractive body and they will not be too lean or too fatty and they Iive good 100 years (Su.Sha. 4/40 and Su.Chi. 14/88). Conclusion: 1. Ayurveda has given more importance to Nidra (Sleep) by considering it one amoung Trayopasthambha. 2. Detailed descriptions regarding Nidra utpatti (Physiology of Sleep) are available in Ayurveda and Upanishadas. 3. Proper intake of Sleep leads to a Peaceful and Healthy life. Read the full article