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.
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