Browsing by Author "Pramodani, M.P.N."

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A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Elaeocarpus serratus and Psidium guajava leaves paste in the management of Dandruff
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Pramodani, M.P.N.; Wickramarachchi, W.J.
Darunaka is a disease concerned with hair root which can correlate with Dandruff, which is the most common cause for hair loss. It is more of a social problem and affects aesthetic value as a person with Dandruff is quite likely to feel down on the social ring. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned Darunaka under Kshudraroga’s with symptoms like rukshata, kandu, twak sphutana etc. Dandruff can occur due to air pollution, water pollution, changed life style, irregular daily regimen, poor hygiene and immune system, sweating, mental stress etc which can lead to several bacterial and fungal infections. It is a common scalp disorder affecting almost half of the population at the pre-pubertal age and of any gender and ethnicity. No population in any geographical region would have passed through freely without being affected by dandruff at some stage in their life. Shiroabhyanga, Nasya, Shirodhara, Shirobasti, Shirolepa and Siravyadha is the line of treatment for Darunaka in the classics. In traditional medicine, paste of leaves of Elaeocarpus serratus and Psidium guajava have been used for thousand years as a home remedy for dandruff. In spite of the present medical solutions, Dandruff relapses quite often. A permanent and holistic solution is the need of the hour. Hence, this work is intended to study the efficacy of Elaeocarpus serratus and Psidium guajava leaves paste for dandruff. Thirty patients were selected who were advised to apply the paste covering whole scalp area for one hour and rinse it, for a period of one month every alternative day. Signs and symptoms were assessed by using grading system and the significant reduction of symptoms was observed. Accordingly, more than 40% patients gained marked improvement. No adverse reaction was reported in this study period. It is concluded that Elaeocarpus serratus and Psidium guajava leaves paste is effective in the management of Dandruff.
A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of selected treatment modality in the management of Vata kantaka
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Pramodani, M.P.N.; Wickramarachchi, W.J.
Walking in irregular or uneven ground, structural deformity of foot, excessive strain on heels etc. lead to vitiation of Vata dosha. Aggravated Vata is lodged in ankle joint, especially in dependent parts like heel and hence the pain is caused due to reduced strength of muscles and joints. ‘Kantaka’ refers to thorn. The pricking pain felt due to vitiated Vata is termed as Vata kantaka. This condition is usually seen in the case with calcaneus spur. Symptoms include pain in heel and surrounding region. Pain is more evident soon after waking up in the morning and when the patient stands up after a long rest, or stands for long time. According to previous research (Planter) heel pain is the most prevalent complaint to presenting foot and ankle specialists and may be seen in upwards of 11 % to 15% of adults. So it is the need of hour to focus effective practices which yield good results. In the present study, thirty patients were selected and treated with Pinda Thaila Abyanga, Rasnadi sweda followed by application of Hinguadi lepa mentioned in traditional medicine, daily for one month. The assessment was carried out on the basis of relief found in the cardinal signs and symptoms of the disease adopting scoring, depending upon their severity. Significant reduction in pain was seen at the end of the study with p value of < 0.05. Also there was reduction in other symptoms such as cracks, pruritus, burning sensation and laxity of skin over the foot. There were no adverse effects reported during the study. Therefore, it can be concluded that the selected treatment modality is effective in the management of Vata kantaka.
An evaluation of kashmaryadi oil (traditional formula) in the management of khalitya
(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Pramodani, M.P.N.; Peiris, K.P.P.
Series of case studies on the efficacy of traditional treatment modality in the management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
(Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Pramodani, M.P.N.; Wickramarachchi, W.J.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or median neuropathy at the wrist is a disabling condition present in3.8% of the general population. The condition is characterized by the compression of median nerve at the wrist leading to paresthesia, numbness, pain and muscle weakness in the hand. Treatment in allopathic medicine includes the use of anti-inammatory drugs, diuretics and surgery which may lead to persistence of symptoms for prolonged period or the recurrence of the symptoms. Therefore, it requires some therapy which can cure the syndrome with minimum intervention; Ayurvedic principles and management play a vital role in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Thirty patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome were selected randomly irrespective of their age, gender, chronicity, occupation etc. and treated with Nikadi TailaAbhyanga, Nikadi Patra Pottali Sweda followed by application of Siyabaladi Lepa mentioned in traditional medicine, daily for a period of one month. The assessment was carried out on the basis of relief found in the cardinal signs and symptoms of the disease adopting Likert scale, depending upon their severity. The clinical trial showed remarkable reduction of pain, numbness and tingling sensation which were found to have p value of < 0.05 which was statistically signicant. Therefore, it can be concluded that the selected treatment modality is effective and safe in the management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.