Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL STUDY ON THE ROLE OF SHIGRU LAVANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UDAVARTA

Dr. Shivakumar Shiddalingappa Togarsi*, Dr. Krishna Prakash M. K. and Dr. Bhagyesha K.

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Abstract

In present era, people have adopted an improper life style, irregular diets, increasing stress and suppressing natural urges. For all these reasons mankind is prone to many disorders. Udavarta is one among them. Due to etiological factors, the Vata gets aggravated in Koshta and moves in Prathiloma Gati. Only this Udavarta is considered for the present study rather than 13 types. Vibandha (constipation) is the main feature as well as explanation in brief for Udavarta. It is grievous disease as it may lead to many of the serious disorders. Initially it will cause little difficulty in passing stools but in advanced stages, Udavarta leads to fatal diseases including Pakshagata, Hridroga, Gulma, Manovikaras etc. Unfortunately, Vibandha is considered as silly complaint and neglected often by the society. Thus clinical study was taken to evaluate the efficacy of Shigru Lavana in Udavarta. Pakwashayagatavata is Samprapthi in brief for Udavarta. Lavanayukta yogas like Kalyanaka Lavana, Kanda Lavana etc and Deepana Karma are indicated in Pakwashayagata Vatavyadhis. Shigru is one of the ingredients in Kalyanaka Lavana and moreover Shigru is considered as one among the best Vatahara drugs according to Vaidyasara Sangraha. Shigru possess Madhura Rasa, Teekshna Ushna Guna and Ushna Veerya. Lavana rasa is given with combination in Vatarogas as it wins over the Vibandha by producing Prakledata, (Moistness and softness to hard stools). Here Shigru Lavana is to be prepared according to Putapaka Vidhi. After considering all these points, as the drugs are easily available and cost effective, this study is planned.

Keywords: Udavarta, Vibandha, Constipation, Shigru Lavana, Pakwashayagatavata.