Browsing by Author "Bhadran, Sajitha"

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    Added Effect of Pratimarsha Nasya with Ksheerabala Taila (14 Aavartita) over Selected Yoga Techniques in Insomnia
    (Mahadev Publications, 2023-01) V, Vrinda; Sunitha, V K; Bhadran, Sajitha
    Insomnia is a prevalent psycho physiological sleeping disorder, included in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders-2 (ICSD-2). By definition insomnia is a difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep, or both or the perception of a poor quality sleep. Insomnia leads to various social, interpersonal and occupational impairments. Clinical studies have proven that Yoga is effective in insomnia. Present study was to find out the added effect of Pratimarsha nasya with Ksheerabala taila (14 Aavartita) over selected Yoga techniques in relieving insomnia. As per Acharya Susrutha in Chikitsa Sthana, doing Pratimarsha nasya daily during evening hours (Sayamkala) renders Sukhanidraprabhodanam. A pre-post interventional study was performed in 40 participants both male and female, satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Out of 40 participants, 20 each were randomly allocated to Group I and Group II. In Group I, Pratimarsha nasya using Ksheerabala taila (14 Aavartita) was administered 1ml in each nostril at evening time along with the practice of selected yoga techniques during morning hours. In Group II, only selected Yoga techniques were advised. The study period was for 30 days. The pre & post changes in mean score value was assessed using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score. The data was analyzed using unpaired t test, and was statistically significant with a p value ?0.01. Thus the added effect of Pratimarsha nasya with Ksheerabala taila (14 Aavrtita) over selected Yoga techniques in insomnia is more effective than selected Yoga techniques alone.
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    Effect of Drakshadi Lehya in Underweight Adolescent Girls Aged 10-19 Years
    (Mahadev Publications, 2025-05) MS, Lekshmi; Bhadran, Sajitha; Sunitha, V.K
    Adolescence is a phase of rapid growth and development characterized by significant physical, physiological, and behavioural changes. In India, the prevalence of underweight among adolescent females aged 15 to 19 is 47%. Undernutrition can be compared to Karshya described in Ayurvedic classics. The proposed trial drug, Drakshadi Lehya, is a classical formulation mentioned in Ashtanga Hridaya under Pandu Roga Chikitsa, appears to be safe and potent in managing the condition. The study design was quasi experimental study with a sample size of 20 underweight adolescent girls, each for the study and control group aged between 10 and 19 years with a body mass index (BMI) less than 18.5kg/m2 were selected from the Outpatient Department of Swasthavritta, Govt. Ayurveda College Panchakarma Hospital, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. Subjective parameters assessed were the cardinal signs and symptoms of Karshya as mentioned in the Brihathrayee. The objective parameters were body mass index, mid-arm circumference, and waist-hip ratio, which were analysed before the study (0th day), after the study (45th day), and after the follow up (75th day). The study group was instructed to take 12 grams of Drakshadi Lehya twice daily after meals for 45 days, along with dietary modifications based on their nutritional needs. The control group was given advice regarding dietary modifications only. The statistical analyses, using Friedman's test and pairwise comparisons, consistently showed highly significant changes in the study group (p<0.001 in most cases) and often less significant or non-significant changes in the control group. This pattern of results strongly supports the efficacy of the intervention. After the study, the statistical interpretation suggest that Drakshadi Lehya is an effective formulation in underweight adolescent girls.
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    A Review On Anti-diabetic Diet In Ayurveda Classics
    (Mahadev Publications, 2019-11) Bhadran, Sajitha; Jollykutty, Eapen
    Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Type2 DM) is affecting millions of people globally it is estimated that 425 million people (20–79 years of age) suffer from DM. Complications of DM can be simply prevented through lifestyle modifications and dietary interventions with good glycemic control. Aim and Objectives: This literal review is to compile whether standard Ayurveda Classics adequately mention the details of Anti Diabetic Diet (Padhyapadhyas in Pramehi). Life style modification and dietary interventions are remarkable in the management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ayurvedic literature also. In this article review of Ayurvedic classical literatures is done to compile and analyze diabetic diet and its applications in detail. Materials and Methods: Standard textbooks of Ayurveda especially Bruhathrayis- Soothrasthanas and Chikitsasthanas of Ashtangahrudayam by Vagbhata, Charaka Samhitha by Punarvasu Athreya and Susrutha Samhitha by Lord Dhanwanthari, were analyzed to make conclusions on diabetic diet regimes to control Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Results:-Dietary advises given in Ayurveda classics are in a systematic way from cereals to different food items which can be utilized for diet plan in Type II Diabetes Mellitus with the help of current knowledge of glycemic index and glycemic load. Conclusion: This review article concentrates on the needy and uniform source of information regarding Anti-diabetic diet. On the base of this review conclusions were made on Ayurvedic dietary interventions in diabetes to get better results.