Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF UDARSHOOL IN KSHEERAPAWASTHA: A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Surabhi Arun Yadgire* and Dr. P. K. Dash

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Abstract

Udarshool is a common symptom in infants, especially within 6 months of age. Although it seems to be simple, it affects the regular activities and most of the parents often worry too much about it. Excessive crying in infants represents Udarshool. Vata is predominant in Udarshool which can be counteracted by Shoolghna and Vataghna property. Udarshool can be corelated with Infantile Colic. The drug selected for this study is Ajamoda Arka and the reasons for selecting Ajamoda for the study are Ajamoda being readily available in households, has stomachic, digestive as well as antispasmodic properties. Its easy availability in market and Arka formulation makes it palatable for infants in drop form in proper dosage. A 4 month old female patient of diagnosed Udarshool was randomly selected for the study who presented to the Kaumarabhritya Out Patient Department with symptoms of excessive inconsolable crying especially in evening hours. Arka was administered at 1st visit to reduce lakshanas immediately and twice a day for next 5 days. Assessment parameters were assessed before giving medicine and on the 30th minute, 3rd day and 5th day of treatment. The recurrence and the frequency of Udarshool was discovered to be markedly reduced. The Ayurvedic Management proved to be useful in this case.

Keywords: UDARSHOOL, INFANTILE COLIC, AJAMODA ARKA.