Comparative study of granthokta swa-anjali mutra pramana and utsrushta swa-anjali mutra pramana( Urine out put mentioned in Ayurvedic Texts & actual measurement of Urine out put)

 Title:-Comparative study of granthokta swa-anjali mutra pramana and utsrushta swa-anjali mutra pramana( Urine out put mentioned in Ayurvedic Texts & actual measurement of Urine out put)

          Dr. M. N. Patil had submitted her dissertation to Pune University for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). Her guide was Dr. Nandini Dhargalkar & Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune (M.S.), India.

          Dr. Mrs. Patil had tried to compaired the quantity of urine mentioned in ayurvedic compendia with actual urine output quantity in 24 hrs.

100 students were enrolled. Measurement of handful quantity in terms of ml.

24hrs urine sample was collected and measured in all three major season

          The research work is concluded as follows-

i)                   Handful quantity i.e. anjali was unit widely used to measure the different liquid component of body. But method of counting anjali is not mentioned any where.

ii)                Handful quantity i.e. swa-anjali pramana of urine given is ayurvedic text may be quantity of first morning sample of urine. 

To Supplement numerical data for ushna asahatva in pitta prakruti by assessment of sheeta- virodisparsha with experimental work.(Pitta Biotype has Intolerance to heat )

  

Title: To Supplement numerical data for ushna asahatva in pitta prakruti by assessment of sheeta- virodisparsha with experimental work.(Pitta Biotype has Intolerance to heat )

         

          Dr. Sheetal Uttam Roman had submitted her dissertation to Pune University for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). Her guide was Dr. Nandini Dhargalkar & Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune (M.S.), India.

          Dr. Roman had tried assessing pitta prakruti people for specific feature of intolerance to heat (Ushna asahatva).

 She had selected 100 volunteers from the age group 18 to 21. Volunteers were divided into two groups. All the volunteers were asking to feel up questionnaire prepare for making diagnosis of presence or absence of intolerance to heat.

          Specific experiment was design to see the intolerance for heat.

 A vessel with hot water was used. The volunteers were asking to touch the vessel after gradual increasing the temperature of water. Reflexly removal of the hand from the vessel was noted. Experiment was done twice a week for 6 months.

          The research is concluded as follows –

i)                   Intolerance to heat was seen in all the individuals of pitta dominant constitution. So this character may be taken as cardinal sigh of hot attribute (ushna guna)

ii)                In Kapha pitta or vata- pitta constitution intolerance to heat was not prominent. 

To assess the efficacy of herbal intervention to improve breast milk physiologically by using biochemical parameters.

  

Title:-To assess the efficacy of herbal intervention to improve breast milk physiologically by using biochemical parameters.

         

          Dr. A. P. Bale had submitted his dissertation to Pune University for the degree Ph.D. (Sharir Kriya). His guide was Prof. Dr. Nandini Dhargalkar & Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune (M.S.), India.

          Dr. Bale had tried to develop objective biochemical parameters to access the efficacy of herbs which are galactogogue.

 Dr Bale had enrolled 180 patients for this study they were divided into group A i.e. control group. & group B that is Trial group.

Post labour milk collection was done from day 3 to day 10.

The female volunteers were given sugarcane and its effect was seen on quantity and quality of breast milk.

          Research is concluded as follows –

i)                   Oral administration of sugarcane to lactating mother is found very effective for improvement of breast milk qualitatively and quantitatively.

ii)                After sugarcane administration the protein and cholesterol content showed significant rise.

iii)              Comparison between contents of sugarcane juice and breast milk was also done . 

Effect of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula Retz) in hypercholesterolemia.

 Title:-Effect of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula Retz) in hypercholesterolemia.

         

          Dr. N. K. Arora had submitted his dissertation to Pune University in the year 2001 for the degree Ph.D. (Sharir Kriya) . His guide was Prof. Dr. J. K. Barde & Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune

(M.S.), India.

          Dr. Arora had taken clinical trials of use of Haritaki plant in patients of excess cholesterol level. Two groups were form one group with 78 patients which is treated with Haritaki & another group of 75 patients in which placebo medicine was used.

This was single blind trial.

Treatment group was given powder of Haritaki in the dose of 9 gm/day. In three divided doses after meal.

In placebo group starch capsules were given in the dose of 2 cap. (500 gm each tds) after meals. Vehicle was lukewarm water. Period of study was 6 wks. Lab investigations like serum cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, blood sugar were done.

          After analysis above research work is concluded as follows-

i)                   Powder of Haritaki i.e. Terminalia chebula 3 Gms ,TDS with Luke warm water ,for one & half month ,brings about a substantial reduction in the increase serum cholesterol level.

ii)                The drug should also weight reducing property.

iii)              LD50 of the drug is very high & so it is safe for prolonged use.

Comparative study of process in different prakruties between the age group of fifty five to sixty years by assessing the individuals in Maharashatra state with sushrutokta vrudhatva lakshanani.( Biotype & Ageing comparative study)

 Title:- Comparative study of process in different prakruties between the age group of fifty five to sixty years by assessing the individuals in Maharashatra state with sushrutokta vrudhatva lakshanani.( Biotype & Ageing comparative study)

          Dr. S. D. Naidu had submitted his dissertation to Pune University in the year 1997 for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). His guide was Prof. Dr. Nandini Dhargalkar & Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune (M.S.), India.

          Dr. Naidu in this research work had tried to see the effects of aging on different biotypes. This is a survey type project. Biodata proforma was filled up occurrence of different aging process features (like baldness, gray hair, wrinkles, breathlessness, cough etc) noted.

          After analytical study like the research work is concluded as follows-

i)                   Occurrence of good health was observed in pitta dominant biotype followed by kapha constitution.

ii)                Baldness, graying of hair & wrinkles were more in pitta dominant constitution followed by vata & kapha constitution.

iii)              Incidence of breathlessness & cough is maximum in vata dominant constitution.

iv)              Poor strength & deficiency features were more found in vata dominant constitution.

v)                Vision impairment was maximum in pitta dominant constitution

vi)              Impairment of hearing was common in vata dominant constitution

vii)           Mental fatigue was more in vata constitution & physical energy was less in pitta prakruti.

Aharashakti – pariksha ( Digestion Capacity) in dwi-doshaja prakruti, Vata-pitta and vata-kapha.

 Title :- Aharashakti – pariksha ( Digestion Capacity)  in dwi-doshaja prakruti, Vata-pitta and vata-kapha.

          Dr. P. V. Ajanalkar had submitted his dissertation to Pune University for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). His guide was Prof. Dr. Nandini Dhargalkar & Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune

 (M.S.), India.

          Dr. Ajanalkar has studied the digestion capacity of vata-pitta and vata-kapha constitution people. He has taken 30 people of vata-pitta constitution & 30 people of vata-kapha constitution. Total intake of food was recorded for each group. Also symptoms of digestion were recorded in each group.

          Above research has been concluded as follows-

i)                   There is difference in eating capacity and digestion in vata-pitta constitution and vata-kapha constitution people.

ii)                Vata-pitta constitution group shows more intake of water & vata-kapha constitution group shows more intake of solid food intake in day.

Annavaha shrotasatil kriyanche nischitikaran (Standardization of physiological action of GI tract)

 Title:-Annavaha shrotasatil kriyanche nischitikaran (Standardization of physiological action of GI tract)

          Dr. Abhijit Vilas Chitnis submitted his dissertation to Pune University for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). His guide was Dr. Rajni Vaze & Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune (M.S.), India.

          Dr. Chitnis had studied the different aspects of digestion according to ayurvedic point of view. He has enrolled 60 volunteers for this research work. Different observations were noted regarding digestion as follows – Intake food capacity, quantum of food, thirst, hunger sensation and symptoms of digestion.

          From the analysis of the data collected the research work has made concluding remark as follows-

i)                   Ayurvedic aspect of annavaha Strotas can be compare with GI tract.

ii)                Softening of the food and breaking of food particles can be compared with functions of mucosal secretion from stomach.

iii)              Pittadhara kala can be compared with mucous membrane of small intestine.

iv)              Ushma can be compared with chemical digestion in GI tract.

v)                Function of pranvayu and samana vayu in annavaha strotas can be compared with nervous control of GI tract.

vi)              Cholesterol from bile, bi-carbonate from pancreatic juice and mucus bruners gland can be compared with sneha from Aharparinamkar factors.

Stri sharir pitta dosha guna pitta prakruti sambhandha (Relation of properties of pitta dosha and pitta constitution in females)

 Title - Stri sharir pitta dosha guna pitta prakruti sambhandha (Relation of properties of pitta dosha and pitta constitution in females)

          Dr. Sarita Sunil Bhutada submitted her dissertation to Pune University in the year 1996 for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). Her guide was Dr. H. K. Somani. & Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune

(M.S.), India.

          This dissertation is in local Marathi language. For this research work Dr. Mrs. Bhutada had enrolled 250 females as per the age they are divided into 5 groups each containing 50 female volunteers. Group 1 to 5 have the age limits as follow sequentially – 1year to 10 year, 10 to 12 years, 12to 20 years, 20 to 30 years, 40 to 65 years. All the volunteers were examined for constitution.

        The research work has be concluded as follows –

i)                   When 50 male & 50 female students were examined from the age group 15-20, it is seen that female student have pitta predominance 56% and male student have Pitta dominance 25%.

ii)                The influence of pitta in females are seen as follows – Penetrating

(Tikshna) properties 41.42%, Yellow coloration 40.90%, slight             unctuousness 39.79%, Hot (Ushna) 35.29%.

iii)              In pitta dominant constitution females it was found that the age of menarche  is 12 to 14 years

iv)              Pitta dominant ladies had excessive bleeding during menstrual cycle.

v)                Pitta constitution has the menopausal age as 45to47 years. These female had excessive sweating and hot flushes   type symptoms during menopausal period which are closed related to hot and penetrating power of pitta dosha.