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The effect of Chatur Sneha in the management of Netra roga.
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Premarathna, W.G.L.U.; Muthugala, S.K.R.
The ve main sensations obtained from the sensory organs are the taste, fragrance, vision, sound, and touch. From these senses, the vision is very important and it is perceived by the eyes located in head region. Any disturbances to this area lead for the mismanagement of day to day activities. Mahasneha is widely used in the management of Urdhvajathrugatha roga because it has Snigdakaraka, Jeevana hita, Varnakaraka and Bala-pushti Vardhaka Guna. Grtha, Taila, Vasa and Majja are the four types of Mahasneha. The aim of this study was to nd out the mostly used drug and its qualities among Chatur Sneha in treating Netra Roga. This study was carried out as a literary review. The study consisted of two steps. Primary data were collected through Bruhattrayee, while secondary study was done to nd out the values and qualities of widely used Maha sneha and to understand the rationale behind Maha Sneha in the treatment of Netra Roga. Ayurveda and modern books and World Wide Web were used to collect secondary data. In Akshi Roga Cikitsa, according to Carakasamhita, there are 6 external applications using Grita. Vidalaka, Rasakriya and Anjana mentioned in Carakasamhita use Grita. According to Susruta Samhita there are 8 internal applications and 31 external applications in Chatur Sneha. Among internal applications Grita is included in 87% applications. Among external applications it is 80%; Anjana and 13% Ashchotana formulas of Ghee. According to Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita, Chatur Sneha is used in 22 external applications and 14 internal applications. Ghee is the main drug of over 80% external applications. Anjana (65%) and Tarpana (15%) are the major external applications which include ghee. Therefore, it can be concluded that, according to Brhattrayee, ghee is the mostly used Sneha among Chatur Sneha in treating Netra Roga internally and externally. Ghee possesses Yogavahi and Sanskara Anuvartana Guna and increases absorption efciency in lipid media.
Effective Ayurveda Treatment Protocol for Hemorrhoids – A Case Study
(2nd International Research Conference & Exhibition on Siddha Medicine -2020, Organized by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Kaithady, Sri Lanka, 2020) Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Samaranayake, G.V.P.; Dharmapriya, A.K.H.; Dissanayake, S.A.R.R.P.
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that occur in the anus and lower rectum. They can be external, appearing around the skin of the anus, or internal, arising in the lining of the anus or rectum. Hemorrhoid swelling occurs when there is an increase in the pressure in the small blood vessels causing them to swell and engorge with blood. The major causes of hemorrhoids include prolong constipation, poor dietary habits, lack of consumption of water and straining while defecation. The complications of hemorrhoids can be prevented by treating the hemorrhoids at early stage. This case study-assessed the efficacy of a treatment protocol used in the management of a 54-year-old male hemorrhoid patient presented at the surgery clinic of Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, complaining of permanent bulging out a mass after defecation along with rectal bleeding and mucus discharge. His medical history revealed that he has been subjected to constipation over a period of 4 years. On examination he was diagnosed with degree hemorrhoids in early stage. Treatments were scheduled both internal and external medication along with yoga. He was treated internally with Triphala churna, external application of Sarvavishadi oil and practicing Sarvangasana for ten minutes daily up to one-month period. After the treatment protocol, rectal bleeding and mucus discharge completely stopped and 3rd degree hemorrhoid was reduced to the 2nd degree hemorrhoid stage. Patient was followed up through one month and there were no any signs of advancing the stage of hemorrhoid. Triphala churna possesses the potential to purify blood and balance the vitiated doshas while Sarvavishadi oil reduces the inflammatory signs of hemorrhoids. Sarvangasana acts as a supportive medication to trigger the action of internal and external medication. It is suggested to design a clinical trial with a larger sample size in order to confirm the effect of this treatment protocol.
Ethno medicinal plants used in the treatment of bone fractures: a study conducted in Matale district
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Karunarathna, W.D.C.K.
Traditional medicine is a valuable system continuously developed over generations by the local people in different parts of Sri Lanka. Documenting the traditional knowledge is very important for its conservation and sustainable utilization as this traditional knowledge is gradually disappearing. Ethno medicine which provides information about the plants used in traditional system is very important for its survival for long period. Bone fracture is a medical condition where the continuity of bone is broken. The way of link in fractured bone and positioning the dislocations using herbal plants is a unique art the knowledge of which passed down from generation to generation by different Kedum Bidum traditions. The present study focused on the ethno medicinal plants used in the treatment of bone fractures in Matale district. The data were collected from traditional medical practitioners, elderly people of different communities in the district and affected people through discussions. A questionnaire was used to gather data. Investigations revealed that 102 plant varieties are commonly used in treatment of fractures such as Mellum, Pattu, Alepa, Thel kiri, Behet peni, Tewili and Thel. Among 102 plant varieties 62 were herbal trees, 25 shrubs and 15 were climbers. Those plants show Asti sandhana, Vedana shamaka, Shotahara and Kshata ropana actions. Majority of the preparations are made from leaves, barks, roots and rhizome. Most of plant varieties are easily available in this region and some are facing extinction. Further investigations should be carried out to ensure conservation of these plant varieties.
The importance of Dinacharya as a preventive measure for Urdhvajathrugata Roga according to Carakasamhitha.
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Premarathna, W.G.L.U.; Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Muthugala, S.K.R.
“Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” is an important aspect of Ayurveda. “Swasthya” means the person who has balance with Dosha, Agni, Dhatu, Mala, Atma, Indriya and Manas. Any imbalance leads to manifestation of diseases. Urdhvajathrugata diseases caused due to occupation are common for head and neck region. Matrashitiya Adhyaya carrying Swasthya Rakshanam Vidhi is included in Caraka Sutrastana. Anjana, Dhuma Pana, Danta Dhawana, Nasya, Gandusha Dharana, Karna Purana, Abhyanga, Shirsha thaila Abhyanga are some of the preventive measures mentioned in Matrashitiya Adhyaya. There is a direct link between these methods and Urdhvajathrugata diseases. The aim of this study was to study the importance of following Dinacharya as a preventive measure for Urdhvajathrugata Roga. This study was a literary review which was carried out under several steps. Firstly, Carakasamhita was referred to study the Dinacharya mentioned in classics. Secondly, each Dinacharya Vidhi was studied one by one by referring to Ayurveda texts. Anjana, Pada Abhyanga, Vahan Dharana contribute to improve the eye sight. The relation between how Pada Abhyanga and Vahan Dharana help to improve eye sight can be explained in terms of reexology. Gandusha Dharana, Danta Dhawana, Tambula Bhakshana contribute to improve the oral health. Nasya and Dhuma Pana helps to prevent from nasal diseases and head diseases. Shirsha Taila Abhyanga also helps to prevent from Shiro Roga. To prevent from ear diseases Karna Purana is essential. Chathra Dharana contributes to combat diseases such as Abhishyanda, Peenasa and Pratishya. Snanaya is effective for general health and Mala Dharana and Nirmal Vastra Dharana for mental health. Karna Abharana indirectly helps to improve eye sight. Thus Dinacharya is very useful in preventing from Urdhvajathrugata Roga.
Study of Gross Anatomy of Ten Nila Sthana in the Head and Neck Region
(19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Madumani, H.H.G.; Chandimal, K.M.; Wijesinghe, W.A.M.S.; Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.
Nila treatment is an important treatment modality which is used in the field of Indigenous medicine since Anuradhapura era. At present, this has been used by few of traditional practitioners in Sri Lanka. Although the large number ofnila points of the body have been recorded, the reported evidence of gross anatomical structures related to these nila points are very poor. Therefore, the research was designed to identify the gross anatomical structures of the nila point. In this study nine nila points at the head and neck region, recorded in standard Ayurveda texts were identified in the cadaver. They were dissected and structures at eachnila point were identified and compared with the standard Anatomy text. They are ''thelwala'' (eight anguliup to the top of nose), the roots of two ears, ''his muduna''(the top of the head), the point one anguliup to the ears, ''urameda'' (middle of the front of two shoulders), the point two anguli lateral to the two eyes,''kammulabubula'' (the top of two cheeks), the point of middle of the forehead, the point at lateral end of the eye brows. Then gross structures at nila points were identified and recorded. At the point of''thelwala'', the bregma of skull was observed. At the point of the root of ear, facial nerve in which it gives terminal branches were observed, at the point of ''his muduna'' branches of superficial temporal artery and vein were observed, at the point of one anguli up to the ear, superficial temporal artery and vein were observed, at the point of'''urameda'' middle space at the point, two sternocleidomastoid muscles and the manubrium was observed, at the point of two anguli lateral to the eyes, zygomatico orbital artery was observed, at the point of ''kammulabubula'' edge of zygomaticus muscle was observed, at the point of middle of the forehead procerus was observed ,at the point of lateral end of the eyebrow temporal branches of facial nerve was observed. These findings revealed that some of the important gross anatomical structures present at the nilapoints in the head and neck region
A study on different usages of Vartikawa vati
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Karunarathna W.D.C.K.
Among the books written on Sri Lankan traditional medicine, Vatika prakaranaya or Behet guli kalka pota is considered to be of utmost importance. In 1879 this book was written by Dr. Eleperuma Achchige don Sadiris de Alwis Aylapperuma and up to now it has been edited several times. Traditional guli and kalkas are included in this book with their ingredients, manufacturing process and various diseases for which they can be used with different anupanas. But at the present, mostly used traditional guli and kalka are prescribed only for limited ailments. If one drug can be used for many diseases by changing anupana it is considered as a very valuable drug. Thus this study was based on the different usage of Vartikawa vati. Vatika prakaranaya hewat behet guli kalka pota - Experimental study (1st part) written by Ponnamperuma A. (2004) was used in this study. Vartikawa vati is widely used for diseases like indigestion, vomiting and diarrhoea. 15 anupana kavi are included which mentioned about 17 diseases such as sanni, jvara, udavarta…etc. 6 types of sanni are included. But majority of diseases mentioned in anupana kavi are related to gastro intestinal tract. 44 different types of anupana are mentioned for 17 diseases; among them 39 for internal usage and 5 for external usage. The specialty of Vartikawa vati is that it can be used as an external application for conditions like headache and snakebite. Several anupanas are mentioned for each disease. According to this study Vartikawa vati can be used for many diseases by changing the anupana internally and externally. Clinical practice of these different usages is very important in the management of these diseases.
A survey study on Computer Vision Syndrome. Salakya Sandipani,
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Karunarathna, W.D.C.K.; Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Karandugoda, K.K.I.E.
Computer Vision Syndrome is one among the life style disorders which is related to prolonged use of computer, tablet PC, e-reader and mobile phones. There are several guidelines to be followed in using these devices. Misuse of these devices can lead to symptoms such as watering of eyes, headache, blurring vision, irritation of eyes. This study was conducted as a survey to determine the causes, symptoms of CVS, knowledge and practices of computer use and to evaluate the various factors in computer use with the occurrence of CVS symptoms. A questionnaire was prepared to obtain data including all the aspects of computer usage such as symptoms, reference materials and preventive measures. The study included 65 people who used the computer daily for an hour or more over a period of several months and people having two or more symptoms of CVS in irrespective of their sex, age, occupation and religion. According to the collected data, when using the computer 32% use it up to one hour, 18% up to one to two hours, 10% more than ten hours. Headache was the major symptom seen in CVS. As a percentage it was 40% followed by watery eyes 38%, eye strain 35%, neck pain 28%. Moreover 50% people involved in this study adopted a method for preventive measures of CVS. Among them 23% were claimed to be wearing spectacles, 22% taking breaks in between computer use, 9% having concern on distance and angle of computer screen. Thus it can be concluded that headache was the major symptom seen in CVS. Over 50% follow preventive measures for CVS.