Department of Post Graduate Studies in Kaumarabhritya

FROM,

Aarthi.V.Kamath

Preliminary M.D. (Ayu)

Department of Post Graduate Studies in Kaumarabhritya

S.D.MCollege of Ayurveda and Hospital

B.M Road Hassan -573201.

TO,

The Registrar,

RajivGandhiUniversity of Health Sciences Bangalore

Karnataka.

THROUGH:

The Principal & Head of the Department, P.G Studies in Kaumarabhritya

S.D.MCollege of Ayurveda and Hospital

Hassan –573201.

SUBJECT: Submission of completed proforma for registration of subject for dissertation.

Respected Sir,

I request you to kindly register the mentioned subject against my name for the submission of the dissertation to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Karnataka, Bangalore for partial fulfillment of M.D (Ayurveda).

TITLE OF DISSERTATION-

“EFFECT OF KANTAKARI GHRITA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VATAJA KASA.”

Here with I am enclosing completed proforma of synopsis for registration of subject for dissertation.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully

Date:

Place: Hassan

(Aarthi.V.Kamath)

RAJIV GANDHI UNIVESITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES,

BANGALORE,KARNATAKA.

ANNEXURE- 2

COMPLETED PROFORMA FOR REGISTRATION OF SUBJECT

OF DISSERTATION

1. NAME OF CANDIDATE AARTHI.V.KAMATH

AND ADDRESS: PRELIMINARY M.D (AYU)

SCHOLAR DEPARTMENT OF

POST GRADUATE STUDIES IN

KAUMARABHRITYA,

S.D.MCOLLEGE OF AYURVEDA

HASSAN.

PERMANENT ADDRESS: D/O B.VISHWANATH KAMATH

B-29 “DEVAKI KRISHNA”

3rd CROSS 4th MAIN

GOPAL GOWDA EXT. SHIMOGA

KARNATAKA.

1. NAME OF THE INSTITUTION: S.D.MCOLLEGE OF

AYURVEDA AND HOSPITAL

HASSAN, KARNATAKA.

1. COURSE OF THE STUDY M.D (AYURVEDA) KAUMARABHRITYA

AND SUBJECT:

4. DATE OF ADMISSION: 29-05-2008

5. TITLE OF TOPIC: EFFECT OF KANTAKARI GHRITA IN

MANAGEMENT OF VATAJAKASA.

6. BRIEF RESUME OF THE STUDY.

6.1 NEED FOR THE STUDY

Children are more prone to diseases of respiratory system for a variety of reasons including immune system immaturity, environmental factors, exposure to infections etc. Cough is seen as a symptom in many systemic diseases.1

In Ayurvedic classics VatajaKasa is elaborately explained with Nidana, Samprapti, Bheda, Lakshanas and Chikitsa. The Lakshanas are Shushka Gala, Shuka Purna Gala, Shushka Kasa with Shushka Alpa Kapha, Svara Bheda, Parshva Shula. Shanka Shula, Dourbalya etc.2

The Chikitsa Sutra of Vataja Kasa explains “Kasamadau Snehairupacharet” meaning to start the treatment with Snehana. Kantakari Ghrita contains Kantakari, Amrita and Ghrita, which are benefial in Vataja Kasa.2

Kasa can be treated by both Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa. Shodhana is difficult to

perform in children and henceShamana is the choice of treatment in the management of Kasa in children.2a

In 2006 a clinical study on Kasa was conducted with Shati compound (Shati and Badara) and concluded that it is beneficial in managing Vataja Kasa.

Children are more disturbed by Vataja Kasa. Hence the study is planned to evaluate the effect of Kantakari Ghrita in management of Vataja Kasa.

6.2 REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Kasa is explained in the classics as a symptom and even as a disease. The Nirukti of Kasa is described as “Kasanath Kasa”ie. which produces difficulty. Kasa is elaborately described with Purva Rupa, Bheda, Rupa, Samprapti Sadhyaasadhyata and Chikitsa. VataPrakopa Nidana like Ruksha, Shita, Kashaya, Alpa Bhojana, Vega Dharana, Ayasa etc leads to Vata Dushti, which causes Stroto Dushti. This Vitiated Dosha reaches the Ura Pradesh cause Sangha2manifests as Hrith Parshva Shula, Svara Bheda, Sushka Kasa withAlpa Shushka Kapha, Dourbalya2a, 3 Shankha, Udara Shula4 etc.

Kantakari and Guduchi the ingredients of Kantakari Ghrita are considered beneficial in managing Kasa 5.Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) is Kasahara and Kanthya and Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is Tridoshagna, Rasayana and Medhya.6Ghrita is Agni Dipaka, Vata Pitta Shamaka & Satmya to children 7

A clinical study on Kasa with indigenous drug compound by Dr. Chethan kumar V.K 2006 gives conclusion that Shati compound is effective in relieving dry cough by 93.16 %Sleep disturbance by 91.66%, wheeze by 87.96%, sputum quantity & quality 100%

In 1980 a study on the concept of Vatika Kasa & it treatment with Kantakari Ghrita was done by Dr.Rambabu Dwivedi from dept of Kaya Chikitsa (Jamnagar)

6.3OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

1.To evaluate the effect Kantakari Ghrita in Vataja Kasa.

2.To evaluate the effect of Shati Compound in Vataja Kasa.

3.To compare the effect of Kantakari Ghrita and Shati compound in the management of

Vataja Kasa.

7.MATERIALS AND METHODS.

7.1 SOURCE OF DATA

Patients of Vataja Kasa irrespective of sex, caste, religion from out patient department and in patient department ofKaumarabhrityaS.D.MCollege of Ayurveda and Hospital Hassan will be selected.

7.2 METHOD OF COLLECTION OF DATA.

Patients who are fulfilling the diagnostic and inclusion criteria will be selected for the study.

DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA

Diagnosis is made on the basis of symptoms like Shushka Gala, Shushka Kasa with Tanu Alpa Kapha, Dourbalya and Svara Bheda.

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

1. Children of age group of 2-8years.

2. Acute cough of 7 days.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

1.Chronic productive cough.

2. whooping cough, tonsillitis will be excluded.

GROUPING:

60 patients of Vataja Kasa will be randomly divided into the following two groups, each comprising of 30 patients.

Kantakari Ghrita Group: The patients of this group will be administered Kantakari Ghrita in the following dose schedule:

2 to 5 years 3 ml of Kantakari Ghrita will be given 6 hourly.

5 to 8 years 5ml of Kantakari Ghrita will be given6 hourly

Duration of Treatment: It will be given with hot water for 10 days.

Shati Syrup Group: The patients of this group will be administered Shati syrup in the following dose schedule:

2 to 5 years 3 ml of Shati syrup will be given 6 hourly.

5 to 8 years 5 ml of Shati syrup will be given 6 hourly

Duration of Treatment: It will be given with hot water for 10 days.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment will be analyzed on the basis of following subjective and objective criteria, before and after treatment.

SUBJECTIVE CRITERIA.

No of bouts/hr

Sleep disturbance

OBJECTIVE CRITERIA

Added sounds

Nature of the Sputum

Absolute eosinophil count

7.3 LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS

• Hb%
• Total W.B.C count
• Differential leucocyte count
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
• Absolute eosinophil count.

7.4 HAS ETHICAL CLEARANCE BEEN OBTAINED FROM YOUR

INSTITUTION? Yes

8. LIST OF REFERANCES

1. Atlas of pediatrics: edited by Ronald .M. Laxer first Indian edition 2005 published by

Jaypee brothers medical publishers (p) ltd 14th chapter Respirology pg 251 2Charaka: Charaka Samhita of Agnivesha elobarated by Charaka & Drdabala (V0l.2)

edited with Caraka Chandrika Hindi Commentary by Bramha Nanda tripathi,

Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan. Chikitsasthana 18th chp. Kasachikitsadhyaya Page

No.641 to 647

2a Chikitsasthana, Yonivyapatchikitsadyaya-Balaroga Prakarana 30/283 –287, Page

No.1055 –1056

2b.Sutrasthana Snehadyaya 13/13-14,Page No.264.

3.Bhela: Bhela Samhita, Text with English translation,1st edition 2000, By

Dr.K.H.Krishnamurthy Editor Prof.P.V.Sharma, Chaukhamba

Vishwa Bhararti, Varanasi, Nidana Sthana 4th Chp. Kasa Nidana,Page No.146- 149.

4.Sushruta: Sushruta Samhita Vol.3,Uttaratantra Translated by

Prof.K.R.Shrikant Murthy, 2nd edition –2005, Published by Chaukhamba

Orientalia,Varanasi, Chp.52-Kasapratishediya adhyaya Page No.344-351

5. Charaka: Charaka Samhita of Agnivesha elobarated by Charaka & Drdabala (V0l.2)

edited with Caraka Chandrika Hindi Commentary by Bramha Nanda tripathi,

Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan. Chikitsasthana 18th chp. Kasachikitsadhyaya Page

No.641 to 647

6. Dravya Guna Vijyan by Dr.J.L.N Shastri 1st edition of English version published by

Chaukhamba Oriental year 2004 pp 33-49, 367-370.

7. Charaka: Charaka Samhita of Agnivesha elobarated by Charaka & Drdabala (V0l.2)

edited with Caraka Chandrika Hindi Commentary by Bramha Nanda tripathi,

Chaukhamba Surbharati PrakashanSutrasthana Snehadyaya 13/13-14,Page No.264.

9. SIGNATURE OF THE CANDIDATE:

10. REMARKS OF THE GUIDE:

11. NAMES AND DESIGNATION OF:

11.1 GUIDE: Dr. Shailaja. U.M.D (Ayu)

Professor,

Department of P.G Studies in

Kaumarabhritya

S.D.M.College of Ayurveda & Hospital

Hassan (Karnataka)

11.2 SIGNATURE:

11.3CO-GUIDE:

11.4 SIGNATURE:

11.5 H.O.D: Dr. Shailaja. U.M.D (Ayu)

Professor,

Department of P.G Studies in

Kaumarabhritya

S.D.M.College of Ayurveda & Hospital

Hassan (Karnataka)

11.6. SIGNATURE:

12. REMARKS OF THE CHAIRMAN

AND PRINCIPAL:

12.1 SIGNATURE:

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