Stri shariramadhye vayonupatini prakruticha Abhyas (Study of Age related Biotype in female).

Title: Stri shariramadhye vayonupatini prakruticha Abhyas (Study of Age related Biotype in female).

          Dr. Manisha Govindrao Nehe submitted her dissertation to Pune University in 1997 for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). Her guide was Dr. Arun Ramchandra Shitre; Research center was Gune Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Ahamadnagar (M.S.)

         

          This Thesis is in Marathi local language.  Dr. Nehe has done observational study of 90 females from the age group of 18 -22

She noted following points and compaired them with prakruti (constitution)-

i)                   Body measurements (onthropometric study)

ii)                Study of menstrual cycle

iii)              Problem of acne    

 

After analytical study she has concluded as follows-

A)  In vata prakruti females from the age group 18 -22 yrs.-

i)                   Body measurements were 87 finger units (Textual ref. 84 finger units)

ii)                Menstrual cycles were irregular.

iii)              Distance in between 2 menstrual cycles was more.

iv)              Menstrual discharge was less ( 1 pad per day )

v)                Complaints like abdominal pain, backache, headache, indigestion during menstrual periods were notably high.

vi)              Body temperature was found to rise by 0.5% during mensis.

vii)           In 60% females, acne predominant during mensis.

B)   In pitta prakruti, females from the age group 18-22 yrs.-

i)                   Body measurements were 85 finger units ( Textual ref. is 84 finger units)

ii)                Menstrual cycles were regular.

iii)              Duration in between two menstrual cycles were regular

iv)              Heavy periods were observed ( 3 pads per day)

v)                Complaints like burning & headache were observed.

vi)              Body temperature was raised by 0.8% during mensis.

vii)           In 74% women, acne was predominant during mensis.

C)   In kapha prakruti , females from the age group 18-22 Yrs.-

i)                   Body measurements were 88 finger units (Textual ref. is 84 finger units)

ii)                Menstrual cycle were regular

iii)               Duration in between two menstrual cycles were regular

iv)              Heavy periods were observed ( 3 pads per day)

v)                Complaints like heaviness, lethargy, indigestion, white discharge before onset of mensis were observed.

vi)              Body temperature was raised by 0.3% during mensis.

vii)           In 27% women had acne before on set mensis

          In nut shell –

          This dissertation indicates that menstrual cycle pattern can be good indicator for determination of constitution.

Emphatic Study of Meda Dhatu.

 Title: Emphatic Study of Meda Dhatu.

          Dr. A. V. Patil submitted his dissertation to Pune University in 1998 for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). His guide was Dr. N. D. Dhargalkar. Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune.

         

          This Thesis is in Marathi local language.  Dr. Patil had done a compilatory, literary research on meda dhatu or fat tissue. He tried to compare different body elements with ayurvedic concept of meda dhatu.

          He explained that periostrium, fat, adipose tissue, Vit. D is the different forms of meda dhatu.

          He Further started that meda dhatu can not be only excess fat. Because excess fat is a pathological aspect but meda dhatu is a normal healthy tissue which maintains body functions by proper oliation.

          Vrukka & vapa vahan are explained as mool sthana (controlling organs) of medovaha Strotas, pelvic region (kati) also explained as mool sthana. One can easily see the adequate amount of fat near (vrukka) kidney, peritoneum (vapavahan) & pelvis (kati)

          Peritoneum & fat – Large intestine is a site of vata , saman & apan vayu are continuously acting here for the function of digestion & elimination of waste naturally dryness & lightness these attributes of vata dosha are more marked in this region – to counter act these properties fat in the peritoneum is useful.

          Concept of mool sthana is important by various angles e.g. as a manufacturing site (utpatti), transport system , storage, precautions  during surgery  etc.

          Dr. Patil has mentioned that as dhatvagni can compare with hormones meda dhatvangni function is mainly depend on hormones of thyroid & adrenal cortex, insuline, glucagone & G.H. etc.

Pitta dosha prakar bhedane vishesh abhyas.(Study of Type of Piita Dosha)

 

Title:-Pitta dosha prakar bhedane vishesh abhyas.(Study of Type of Piita Dosha)

          Dr. A.S. Patil submitted his dissertation to Pune University in 1999 for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). His guide was Dr. N. D. Dhargalkar. Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune.

          This thesis is in Marathi local language. Dr. Patil had tried to see the effect of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) on alochak pitta. Haritaki powder was given 2 gm B.D. externally extract of Haritaki was used. Extract was used as eye drop in the dose of 1 B.D.

          The research concluded that –

Haritaki when used internally & externally it improves the function of alochak pitta.

The symptoms like eye pain or burning of eyes, less vision were improved.

Measurement of range of Ushna guna (Ushna mukha) in pitta prakruti people of age group 40 to 50.

 

 Title: Measurement of range of Ushna guna (Ushna mukha) in pitta prakruti people of age group 40 to 50.

          Dr. R. Lonare, Submitted his dissertation to Pune University for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya) His guide was Dr. N.D. Dhargalkar. Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune.

          This research is a attempt to correlate the physical feature ushna mukha (high temperature in the oral cavity) with pitta Prakruti. 150 Volunteers were selected from the age group of 40-50, 3 groups A, B, C each of 50 volunteers were done with vata pradhan constitution group, pitta pradhan constitution group, & kapha pradhan constitution group. All volunteers were instructed to remain NBM (Nil by mouth) 1 hour before recording oral temperature. Volunteers should not change their daily routine. Temperature was taken twice a week for one whole year.

          The thesis had put forth following statements in the form of discussion & conclusion-

1)    There is obvious tendency of pitta constitution of people for higher oral temperature.

2)     Only charak compendia had explained the features of constitution on the basis of guna ( attributes)

3)    All these attributes must be working synergy.

4)    How many of seven characters are present in pitta constitution of people with predominance of ushna guna? The answer will be depending on another predominant dosha accompanying main predominant pitta dosha.

5)    How to differentiate  the character ‘Sukumar avdata Gatra’ (Delicate body frame) of kapha & pitta constitution people?

Ans- pitta constitution people will show ushna mukha, ushna asahatva (heat intolerance) and will show less hair on head or baldness, these features will absent in kapha constitution  people.

Study of Blood Groups according to Prakruti

 Title: Study of Blood Groups according to Prakruti.

          Dr. P.B. Gaikwad submitted his dissertation to Pune University in 2003 for the P.G. degree M.D. (Sharir Kriya). His guide was Dr. Nandini D. Dhargalkar. Research center was Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune.

          Dr. Gaikwad had tried to find out relation between blood group & constitution. 500 volunteers from age group 17 to 50 years were selected. Constitution was done and their blood group was determined.

 Research work concluded as follows –

I)                  There is absolutely no relation what so ever exist between constitution & blood groups.

II)              But form the data analyzed most it can be said that kapha

constitution people have tendency to be ‘B’ positive blood groups.

III)            Pitta constitution people have tendency of ‘O’ positive blood groups.

IV)           Vata constitution people have tendency of ‘A’ positive blood groups.

V)              A large sample size is necessary for the derivation of positive conclusion.