YARIS - 2019
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Item Comparative study of the effect and efficacy of Sesame oil and Ghee on the blood lipid level(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Amarasinghe, K.A.I.; Dissanayake, K.G.C.In Ayurveda treatments there is a purification method name as purgation mainly aimed at reducing Pitta Dosha in which Dosha is expelled out through the anal passage. Before the purgation therapy Snehapana is done. Generally sesame oil and ghee oil are used in Snehapana. When applying oil internally, blood lipid level can be changed. Various researches have been already carried out on blood lipid level, yet there is a lacuna in the management of blood lipid level. Therefore, this study was undertaken to examine and compare sesame oil and ghee oil on the blood lipid level in the body after the purgation therapy. Hence in the present clinical study, 16 patients were selected and divided into 2 groups. The sesame oil was given to group A and ghee oil was given to group B. All the patients were investigated for total cholesterol level, HDL, Triglyceride, LDL, VLDL and total cholesterol / HDL ratio before and after treatment. According to data, when sesame oil was applied, patient’s total cholesterol, HDL, LDL mean value decreased but ghee oil applied patient’s mean values increased after the treatment. But triglyceride mean value increased after the treatment of both oils. But there was not a significant treatment effect. When considering the overall results of this study, according to the mean value sesame oil can be applied to increased blood lipid level patients but ghee cannot be usedItem Effects of therapeutic purgation procedure on renal function and serum electrolytes level(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Alagiyawanna, A.M.A.N.N.; Dissanayake, K.G.C.Therapeutic purgation is one among the Panchakarma therapies, which eliminates excessive vitiated Dosha mostly the Pitta Dosha from the body through the anal route. Under normal circumstances, if a patient suffers from diarrhea, there is certainly the loss of electrolytes from the body resulting in weakness, development of cramps due to dehydration and sometimes low blood pressure and renal failure. However, if purgation is induced through Virechana therapy and if features of proper Virechana occur, no such symptoms will occur. After purgation, if there is an electrolyte imbalance or deformity in renal function, it needs to be evaluated and the levels are to be compared before and after Virechana therapy. The present study was designed to determine the effect of therapeutic purgation procedure on renal function and serum electrolytes level. All the patients were selected from the IPD of Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Hospital, Yakkala. Simple random sampling method was used to select the patients. 16 patients were selected according to the selection criteria. Before starting the treatment procedure Renal function test report and Serum electrolytes level report were taken from testing a blood sample of each patient. Deepana pachana drugs were given for 03 days and then the internal oleation started. Internal oleation continued for 05 days. Sudation was given in the evening of last day of internal oleation and morning and evening of the following day. Pitta uthkleshaka diet was given as the dinner. The following morning purgative drugs were given. After 02 days of proper purgation therapy required tests were done. A follow up was done after one month. Research group resulted significant change in blood urea, serum creatinine levels and serum electrolytes levels. Thus, the purgation therapy has a significant effect on renal function and serum electrolytes levelsItem Evaluation of the herbal formula mentioned in Rajaushadhanidhiya in the management of Pityriasis Versicolor(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Nilmini, R.R.P.S.; Dissanayake, K.G.C.Pityriasis versicolor is a common skin condition that produces well demarcated round or oval macules on the trunk, neck, and upper arms where the density of sebaceous glands is high. These lesions often appear as hyper-pigmented patches on lighter skin types and hypo-pigmented patches on darker or tanned skin and can vary in color. There are many treatments in Ayurveda, to relieve Pityriasis versicolor. The formula used for the present study is an external application, mentioned in Rajaushadhanidhiya; however, the effects are not scientifically proven. The present study aimed at finding the efficacy of this herbal formula composed of Ipomoea obscura, Curcuma longa, Cassia fistula, Phylenthes emblica. Thirty patients were recruited for this study and fifteen patients were advised to apply herbal formula and for others Nimbhadilepa for one month without other treatments for Pityriasis versicolor. The size, colour, clinical form, itching of affected areas were graded by the researchers before and after the treatment. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and Microsoft Excel. A significant reduction (p value <0.05) in size, itching, colour and clinical form of affected areas was observed after the treatment in Test group. Although P value<0.05 in size and itching of affected areas, P value>0.05 in colour and clinical form in control group. It can be concluded that the tested herbal formula has a better effect than Nimbhadilepa on reducing the symptoms of Pityriasis versicolor.Item The effect of selected Yoga postures in the management of obesity and overweight with special reference to Body Mass Index(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Ekanayake, E.M.C.K.; Dissanayake, K.G.C.In world, more than half of adults and just below 20% children are overweight or obese. Yoga can improve strength and flexibility and may help control physiological variables such as blood pressure, lipids, respiration, heart rate and metabolic rate to improve overall exercise capacity. It is hypothesized that overweight and obesity can be managed by practicing selected Yoga. This study was focused on evaluation of the effects of yogic practice on overweight and obesity. Thirty overweight and obese patients were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria from Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Teaching Hospital. Body Mass Index, Waist hip ratio, Pulse rate, Skin fold thickness, Blood Pressure were estimated before the study. Overweight and obesity were assessed by using Body Mass Index (BMI). The patients were treated with seven types of Yoga asana, pranayama and meditation and prescribed dietary management during the period of 1 month. After the study, calculated p value for Body Mass Index is 0.00, which is less than 0.01. H0 was rejected at 1% significant level. Calculated p value for Waist hip ration is 0.00 which is less than 0.01. H0 was rejected at 1% significant level. Calculated p value for Pulse rate is 0.001, which is less than 0.01. H0 was rejected at 1% significant level. Calculated p value for Skin fold thickness is 0.00, which is less than 0.01. H0 was rejected at 1% significant level. Calculated p value for Systolic blood pressure is 0.01, which is equal to 0.01. H0 was rejected at 1% significant level. Calculated p value for Diastolic blood pressure is 0.01, which is equal to 0.01. H0 was rejected at 1% significant level. Therefore, there is a significant difference between above mentioned parameters before and after doing Yoga. Thus, the selected Yoga postures could be recommended in the management of overweight and obesity