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Antibacterial activity of Maha Thuwāla Thaila against laboratory specimens of Staphylococcus aureus: an experimental study
(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Thiwanthika, U.A.C.; Vitharana, P.
Ayurveda and indigenous herbal preparations are used in the treatment of various types of infectious wounds. They are composed of many herbs which naturally contain anti-microbial compounds. They can be effectively used against bacterial and fungal infections. Maha Thuwāla Thaila is a medicine for external application which is mostly used in indigenous medicine in Sri Lanka to cure chronic wounds, cut-injury wounds, orthopedic wounds and burned wounds. In addition, this oil preparation is clinically used in orthopedic treatment (Sandi Baghna Cikitsa) to cure Sandi Baghna. It consists of many herbs, oils, spices and minerals which have a number of anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compounds. Generally, all types of skin wounds are colonized by various types of bacteria. Common among these bacteria types is Staphylococcus aureus which is considered the classic opportunist bacteria which takes advantage of broken skin or other entry sites to cause an infection. But efficacy of this oil against Staphylococcus aureus in wounds is not scientifically evaluated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate tthe ant-bacterial activity of Maha Thuwāla Thaila against the laboratory specimen of Staphylococcus aureus by using Anti-bacterial Susceptibility Test (ABST). In this study Amoxicillin (5 mg/ml) was used as a positive control. The tested oil sample has shown 8.83 mm mean inhibitory zone diameter while positive control showed 39.33 mm of mean diameter. This result concludes that the tested samples of Maha Thuwāla Thaila showed less significant anti-bacterial activity against the laboratory specimens of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria under these laboratory conditions
Assessment of anxiety, depression, stress, and associated psychological morbidities among patients receiving ayurvedic treatment for different health Issues: first study from Sri Lanka.
(Hindawi Pub. Co., 2019) Gunathilaka, H.J.; Vitharana, P.; Udayanga, L.; Gunathilaka, N.
BACKGROUND:Good mental condition is a vital part of health. Physical impairments would potentially have psychiatric manifestations during the course of a disease that could cause patients to experience a wide range of psychological conditions. This study was conducted to determine prevalence of anxiety, depression, stress, and psychological morbidities among the patients who received warded treatments at Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. METHODS: A total of 148 patients admitted to the hospital were selected for the study on a random systematic basis under four systemic groups (gastrointestinal, integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous system) depending on the chief complaint. The presence of depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms was assessed by the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 item version (DASS 21). The General Linear Model (GLM) was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS:Over 50% of the participants in all four patient groups belonged to age group of 35 to 65 years, encompassing the fraction of population that actively contribute to the workforce in the society. Stress, anxiety, and depression values of patients belonging to different complications varied significantly, as indicated by GLM (p < 0.05). Patients diagnosed with integumentary system-related issues denoted the highest stress levels (27.7 ± 2.54), while the mean stress values among the other systemic groups were not significantly different among each other. The highest anxiety levels were indicated by patients with nervous system-related issues (18.6 ± 1.51), while the lowest anxiety levels were indicated by patients with integumentary disorders (6.0 ± 2.73). The highest depression level was identified from patients suffering from integumentary system-related disorders (31.7 ± 3.42), followed by nervous system (23.2 ± 1.78), gastrointestinal (19.5 ± 3.77), and musculoskeletal (16.8 ± 1.57) disorders. CONCLUSION:Overall, high distress levels were observed among the majority of the patients. Furthermore, integumentary issues may lead to significant psychological impacts. As most of the patients seek for Ayurveda treatments when their diseased condition becomes chronic, it is vital to focus on a biopsychosocial approach to patient assessment and patient care, in actual practice.
Evaluation of the clinical efficacy of Varshaabu Lepa in the management of Uththana Vata Rakta
(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Jeeewanthi, J.A.H.; Vitharana, P.
Vatha Rakta is a variety of Vata Roga which shows a high prevalence in the world and caused by vitiation of both Vata and Rakta. When the process of Margavarana takes place in the “Rakta Marga” due to the abnormal and excessive accumulation of morbid Kapha and medas in the srotas, it ends up in the manifestation of Vata Rakta. It is two varieties, Uththana (superficial) and Gambheera (deep seated). The superficial variety of Vata Rakta gives rise to itching, burning sensation, expansion, pricking pain, contraction and brownish black red or copper colour in the skin. This study was aimed at finding the efficacy of an herbal formula Lepa including Hordeum vulgare, Glycyrrhza glabra Linn, Rinus commiunis, Sesamum indicum, Boeraria diffusa Linn., which was safe and effective external mode of the therapy for Uththana Vata Rakta without side effects. Pain, burning sensation, itching, oedema, local colour changes in the skin and walking ability are assessment criteria and assessment of the effect of treatment was done on the basis of relief of that subjective and objective parameters of Utththana Vata Rakta under a grading system. Thirty patients had participated for this study and patients were instructed to use herbal formula Lepa. Patients were selected randomly irrespective of their sex, religion, occupation and habitat. Patients were within the age group of 20 -70 years and presenting with Pratyatmaka Lakshana of Uththana Vata Rakta. All were advised to avoid the other treatment for Vata Rakta. Observations were recorded after one month. While considering the p value of Test group, p value < 0.05 for Pain, burning sensation, itching, oedema, local colour changes in the skin and walking ability. So According to the study, herbal formula Lepa has given a marked effect for reducing the symptoms of Uththana Vata Rakta