Abstract

A CLASSICAL AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF JALODARA (ASCITES)

*Dr. Govind Kumar Verma, M.D.(Ayu.), Dr. Niharika Shakya, M.D.(Ayu.), Prof. Deepti Bhakuni, M.D. (Ayu.), Dr. Harish Bhakuni, M.D. (Ayu.) and Prof. Ram Kishor Joshi, M.D. (Ayu.)

Abstract

Background: Today, Modern medical science, have lots of facilities and sophisticated technologies for treatment modalities of patient, even though many diseases may still prevail in the society. Case: 60 Years aged male patient presenting with Udaravriddhi (Abdominal distension), Ubhaypadashotha (Bilateral pedal edema), Swashakricchata (Breathing difficulty), Agnimandhyata (Impaired digestion), Aruchi (Anorexia) diagnosed as Udarvyadhi Jalodara (Ascites) was brought to National institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur. Patient was treated with an integrated approach of Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, Principle for management of Jalodara (Ascites) is Nityameva Virechayeta (Regular purgative therapy), Agnideepana (Improvement in digestion), Balaprapti (Increase strength), Yakrituttejjaka (Stimulant therapy for hepatic function). Result: Results were observed in the form of Reduction in abdominal girth, Decreased pedal edema, Improvement in digestion, Improvement in Anorexia, Increased strength etc. and Significant changes in investigations. Conclusion: In this case study, Ayurvedic treatment was found very effective in the management of Jalodara (Ascites) & Yakritpleehodara (Hepatosplenomegaly). Through the Strotoshodhaka i.e. Nityameva Virechayeta (Regular purgative therapy) principle, the root cause was treated and this improved the normal functioning of body. This Ayurvedic treatment is safe, cost effective and has no side effect.

Keywords: Udara Roga, Jalodara, Ascites, Yakrittudara, Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatosplenomegaly, Nityameva Virechayeta, Regular Purgative Therapy.