Abstract

ASCITIES AND AYURVEDA: A CASE STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR JALODAR (ASCITIES).

Dr. Hrishikesh Shendage*, Dr. S. B. Jamdhade, Dr. Pradnya Jamdhade

Abstract

Background: Ascites (Jalodara) is a pathological condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, frequently associated with chronic liver disease, portal hypertension, malignancy, and infections. According to Ayurvedic principles, Jalodara is primarily caused by the derangement of Kapha and Vata doshas, impaired Agni, and disturbances in Rasa, Rakta, and Meda dhatus, leading to fluid retention and edema. Modern treatments often have limited effectiveness and side effects, highlighting the need for integrative approaches. objective: To evaluate efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic management in alleviating symptoms, improving general health, and stabilizing clinical parameters in a patient diagnosed with ascites methods: – A 32 year male patient came to OPD with Abdominal distension, Respiratory distress,Anorexia, Generalized weakness, headache, disturbed sleep, etc since 3 months He was given Nitya virechan (Daily therapeutic purgation)by using Panchasakar churnas as panchakarma and internal ayurvedic medicines such as Aarohyavardhini vati, sutshekhar ras, kamdudha ras, trikatu churna, gokshur churna,amlaki churna, gokshur churna, guduchi bharad kwath etc and Restricted diet plan for more than one month results: After treatment for more than 1 month significant improvement was noted in all the symptoms of the patient. conclusion: This case shows that a Ayurvedic Management gives best relief in ascities.

Keywords: Ascities, Ayurveda, Diet restriction, Jalodar, Nitya virechan.