AYURVEDA SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF HEPATITIS B – A CASE STUDY

Shantala Priyadarshini T. R; Pannaga N Teragundi, Pooja S, Harshitha D Iyengar, Roja LD

Shantala Priyadarshini T. R Director, Dr.Vijaya’s Ayurveda Research & Therapy Center, Jayanagar, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Pannaga N Teragundi, Pooja S, Harshitha D Iyengar, Roja LD Ayurveda Consultant, Dr.Vijaya’s Ayurveda Research & Therapy Center, Jayanagar, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Keywords: Ayurveda, HBsAg, Kamala, Medicated Ghee, Virechan.

Abstract

A successful case study of Ayurveda management of Hepatitis B was reported. A 19 year old patient with classical symptoms of hepatitis B assessed subjectively and objectively and meticulously recorded at all stages. Yellow discoloration of eye, urine, nails and tongue, loss of appetite, generalized itching and fatigue was noted. After enhancing digestive capacity, medicated ghee –‘Vyoshadi grta,’ was administered as per Shaman principles in a dose of 10gm twice daily. Mrudu virechana (mild purgation) induced by Trivrth lehya 20gm which resulted in 5 to 6 Vegas (bouts of loose stools). Agni (digestive capacity) has slowly but gradually increased. Diet quantity and quality was rectified as required. Rasayan prescribed in one single dose daily was Draskhavlehya, after patient showed clinically significant clearance of all symptoms. Rasayana and Ahara vihara management was continued until blood serum hepatitis antigen B reported negative. Liver Function Test, HB percent in laboratory registered normalization and clinical confirmation showed significant results. Photographs of urine and eye documented periodically. Blood reports showed radical improvements. Physically, mentally and spiritually patient has reported wellbeing. Patient moved towards Swasthya (complete wellbeing). This case study guaranteed Ayurveda management as quick, safe and effective. Large scale study was required to reconfirm reports and can be initiated on similar principles and practices.

Author Biography

Shantala Priyadarshini T. R, Director, Dr.Vijaya’s Ayurveda Research & Therapy Center, Jayanagar, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Director & Senior consultant,
Dr.Vijay's Ayurveda Research & Development Center.
About the author Dr.T.R.Shantala Priyadarshini MS (Shalakya), MA (Sanskrit), M.ScTech (Environmental Science Technology)
A 35years of experience in Ayurveda as a teacher, clinician and researcher, well known speaker and popular writer. Amrutha Heritage, Complete wellbeing, Science India, local papers, radio and television popularised her thoughts to create health hygiene awareness.
On invitation visited Maharishi Vedic University Netherlands, Indo Australian grants took her to Southern University of Adelaide, invited to Indo Srilankan conclave ,received Indo US DBT research grants ‘Foldscope Tapaschakshu’
Has been peer reviewer for international journal PlosOne, AYU, editorial board of Arogya sampad and JAIM.-an Elsevier publication.
Is a CCIM member nominated by Government of India nominee (Central council of Indian Medicine), Arogya Bharti, India 's National Coordinator, National Executive member for Health Policy and Home remedy. Was Joint Director (IC) to AYUSH Training center.
Sugganhali Ramanagar. Presently professor &HOD Department of Shalakya Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore Government of Karnataka.