YARIS - 2019
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Item Efficacy of Ayurvedic formula mentioned in Susrutasamhitha in the management of Kalithya(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Dharshika, A.K.D.; Wickramarachchi, W.J.Hair loss becomes one of the common problems in society. Falling hair is one of the diseases of head region, known as “Kalithya” in Ayurveda. There are varieties of reasons for hair loss, including autoimmune diseases, stress, poor nutrition, some medications, mineral deficiency, pollution, severe illness, excessive styling, pregnancy, hereditary and even poor hair care, while wearing helmets and caps can also increase the risk of hair loss. Today more and more people are turning toward the Ayurveda to find a solution for hair loss. Ayurveda believes that hair fall control is very much associated with the body type and also the stability of both body and mind structure of the person. To overcome Kalithya there are many treatments modalities described in Ayurveda texts, like Shirolepa, Shiroabyanga, Shirodhara, Shirovasthi etc. In this study, shirolepa was considered as the treatment modality. Application of medicated paste on the scalp is known as Shirolepa. Most of the shiro lepa are not scientifically evaluated. This formula is one of them mentioned in Susrutasamhitha. Equal quantities of Karanda (Pongamia pinnata) leaves, juice of Kapitta (Limonia acidissima L.) and Kasisa purified using Bhrungaraja (Eclipta alba) decoction were used to make the herbal paste. In the clinical study 20 patients were selected in age between 20-50 years, irrespective of their religion, occupation and habits. They were randomly divided in to two groups. Group A was treated with shiro lepa and group B was treated with Brungamalaka Thaila (traditional effective Thaila for scalp). All of them completed the treatments accurately and the follow up study continued up to one month after treatments. After considering the results, it can be concluded that herbal paste is more effective in fallen hair, itching condition, hair dandruff and hair color except regrowth of the hairItem Evaluation of the anti-bacterial effect of traditional Lodhradi lepa and Lodhradi cream against the laboratory specimen of staphylococcus aureus: a laboratory experiment(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Madushani, P.A.K.; Wickramarachchi, W.J.Acne vulgaris is a chronic disease which destroys the beauty and cause disfigurement of the face especially in the adolescence. Acne vulgaris is known as Mukhadushika or Yuvana Pidaka in Ayurveda. Acne vulgaris, secondary infected by Staphylococcus aureus. Lodhradi lepa is an external application for Yuvana Pidaka in Ayurveda. The study was to test the anti-bacterial activity of the traditional Lodhradi lepa and Lodhradi cream against the Staphylococcus aureus. The anti-bacterial sensitivity test was done on well diffusion method with freshly prepared drugs. In trial one it was tested with freshly prepared drugs and the second trial was done with two different concentrations of freshly prepared drugs. In both trials the zone diameters were among 00-12mm and as the diameters were not among the resistant or susceptible level Staphylococcus aureus is not susceptible to these external ointments. Erythromycin the positive one was highly susceptible. Staphylococcus aureus was not susceptible for the traditional Lodhradi lepa and Lodhradi cream. The traditional Lodhradi lepa and Lodhradi cream would be used in acne vulgaris to reduce inflammation like symptoms due to its pacifying properties.Item A survey study to assess the knowledge and attitudes towards sexually transmitted diseases among late adolescents(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Weragoda, W.A.D.L; Wickramarachchi, W.J.There is an ongoing change in the sexual behaviour patterns of adolescents all over the world. Therefore, early implementation of factors related to AIDS and STD education among adolescents is important. The study aimed to assess late adolescents’ knowledge about AIDS and attitudes towards sexually transmitted diseases (STD) among late adolescents. Descriptive comparative study was conducted from May to July 2017 using a sample of 300 students from 03 purposely selected schools in Gampaha Municipality area. Those were one boys' school and two girls' school consisting of students from all 04 subject streams recommended for G.C.E. Advanced Level. They were given a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire. First part consisted of demographic features and second part consisted of close-ended questions with one open-ended question under five topics. Data was analysed using descriptive statistical method, SPSS Software. The sample consisted of 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. The knowledge related to AIDS was extremely satisfied (92%). The knowledge related to STDs was less satisfied (45%). Knowledge related to STDs was significantly high in bio stream students (87%). Attitudes towards AIDS and STDs were extremely satisfied (100%). There was no significant difference of knowledge and attitudes regarding STIs/HIV in male and female late adolescents. The awareness of late adolescents regarding AIDS/STDs is extremely satisfied. But this awareness has not necessarily translated to practices and behaviours due to certain barriers. This study shows that there is a need for disseminating appropriate information, to use education and communication strategies for increasing the awareness of STIs / HIV.Item Efficacy of a prepared traditional lepa for the management of Amavata sandi shotha(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Prabash, K.G.D.; Wickramarachchi, W.J.Amavata is a disease caused by vitiation of Vata by Ama, which is the product of incomplete digestion and metabolism. Agni in Ayurveda includes the digestive processes of gastrointestinal tract as well as the metabolic processes in tissues. Ama could therefore be produced by flawed digestion in gastrointestinal tract or in the tissues by defective metabolic process. Ama thus produced is said to circulate and block the vessel of the joints and get deposited there causing inflammation by producing symptoms such as pain, moving discomfort, swelling and morning stiffness in small and big joints, making a person lame. Various drug trails were already carried out on Amavata, yet there is a lacuna in the management of Ama vata. Therefore this study was undertaken to examine the efficacy of a prepared traditional lepa in the management of Amavata sandi shotha. Hence, in the present clinical study, 30 patients were selected and divided into 2 groups, Group A and B. Group A was given Sarshapa oil and group B the test group was given, traditional lepa. The collected data was recorded according to the age, sex and a paired sample t – test was applied for the clinical assessment of the subjective parameters. During treatment no side effects were noted. According to the analysis all P- values of the test group in the comparison of before and after treatment in full duration were less than 0.05 (P - values before and after treatment on pain (0.000), moving discomfort (0. 000), edema (0. 000), redness (0.012), burning sensation (0.000), ESR (0.010) and Rheumatoid Factor 0.025). The results obtained were significant statistically in traditional lepa. Therefore, the study confirms that the traditional lepa is effective in the management of Amavata sandishotha