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Role of Rasayana and Panchakarma in Kaumarbritya

Dr. Vishal Y. Charde1, Dr. Rohit Gadkari2. 1PG Scholor 2Guide

Abstract Kumara or balaAvasthameans childhood age described by traditional science of Indian medical system,the basic features of this age group arelack of sexual desire sleeping tendancy of kumarshira,this is the of physical and mental development. DhatriStanyaDushti as causative factor of diseases in KsheeradaAvastha consider in . The physiological participation of Dosh(vata,pitta ,kapha)dushya and mala are different in children as compared to adult therefore the type and prevalence of disease are also different in children and thus pediatric care needed utilization of various approaches for the management of kaumarbhritya such as; discipline life style, Rasayan and Panchkarma with herbal remedies. This article described role of Rasayan and Panchkarma in the management of some kaumarbhritya. However use of Rasayan and Panchkarma in kaumarbhritya preferably not come first but traditional texts of ayurveda advised these therapy in some especial conditions.As per requirement Rasayan therapy may be used in early age but with great precautionary measurementand panchakarma may be done from the age of seven years. KeywordsAyurveda, kaumarbhritya, Rasayana and Panchkarma

Introduction prepared using metals and minerals along with herbs for the treatment of various diseases or disorders. Ayurveda the basic science of traditional medical The define concept of size reduction involves improving potency of herbo-mineral formulation. system in India consider balroga i.e. shishu, bala or The ancient literature reported use of herbo-mineral kaumaravasthaunder Kaumarbhritya and mentioned formulations for the treatment of various childhood different therapeutic for the treatment of childhood diseases in ayurveda. The use of Rasayana therapy in diseases. Recently many researchersutilize their kaumarbhritya needs great attention towards the research inRasayana and baalapanchakarma therapy dosing and frequency to prevent any chances of for the management of various childhood diseases, adverse reactions in ayurveda1-4. this article described various aspect of Rasayana and Rasayana baalapancha karma therapy with special reference to The word „Rasayana‟is composed of two the childhood diseases. word 1strasa and 2ndayana. „rasa‟explain as fluid or The literature suggested that Bala juice5 and „ayana‟ means pathway6. Hence the word Panchakarma (shaman and shodhan) play significant „rasayana‟ means „path of the juice‟.It also means by role in the management of cerebral palsy, Pranavaha whichone gets excellence of rasais known as Srotastha and TamakaShwasa. Panchakarma rasayana.literally the technical temrasayana refers basically is a type of Chikitsa I.e. obtaining the optimum nourishment to Dhatus. (detoxification therapy). The basic principle of According to sushrutsamhita , the substances which Kaumarabhritya involves Panchakarma in later stage decreases the aging process increase the longevity of development of ayurveda science however and increases the mental and physical strength and fixation of drug dose in and intensity of Bala which destroy the disease process is called as Panchakarma is very important to prevent any side rasayana.7 effect (kshay and vrudhilakshan). It is believed that According to Charaksamhita,the substance Panchakarma being Shodhana Chikitsa which invigorate a healthy person by producing the (detoxification therapy) remove vitiated . The best quality of rasa,rakta dhatu and other dhatu called various steps of Panchakarma (shodhan etc.) such as; rasayana.8 Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Niruha or YapanaBastis In Ayurvedic textbook rasayana define as: and Anuvasana Basti recommended in early „Drug, diet and regimens which destroy the old age childhood for the management of different abnormal and disease called rasayana.‟i.e.taking rasayana we physiological conditions.The herbo-mineral always remain healthy and young, that means you formulation including such as; Rasayana in ayurveda Email id’s:- [email protected], [email protected] I Mob.08999250451 Page No. website :- www.aiirjournal.com 44

Aayushi International Interdisciplinary Research Journal (AIIRJ) PEER REVIEW IMPACT FACTOR ISSN VOL- VII ISSUE- III MARCH 2020 e-JOURNAL 6.293 2349-638x are in your oid age perform your normal duties. type of formulation possesses many therapeuti according to Ayurveda, rejuvenation takes place so activity like; anti-oxidant property, that a person can become healthy and explore the immunomodulatory activity and also improves spiritual aspect of life (like depana and pachana). The ayurveda suggest use  Kamyarasayana-is used to fulfil of Swarna Prashan with precautionary measurement desire{kamya-desire}it is also used to to enhance intelligent (mental activity) and immunity promote general physical and mental in children11. Lauha formulation likewise healthna9 Trikatrayadi Lauha prescribed in children for Pandu  Prana kamya – it is used for achiving the Roga, in this disease Pitta Prakriti of children suffer best quality of prana (life ) in the predominantly. Ayurveda strongly recommended use body. of Lauha in children suffers from iron deficiency  Medhakamya-it used forenhansing the (I.e.lauhashaya). Trikatrayadi Lauha contains memory and intellect. Mandura Bhasma and Lauha Bhasma along with  Srikamya - is used for promoter of likewise; Triphala, Trikatu and Trimada. It is complexion believed that herbal ingredients help in iron  Naimittikarasayana -is given to combat or transportation thus improve its bioavailability and balance aspecificcause,which is causing a also elevates blood hemoglobin level significantly disease in the body. and decreses lauhashaya in children suffered with Pandu Roga. The literature mentioned use of Lauha Rasayana in Kaumarbhritya formulation inrasayana in other physiological Rasayana(rasa+ayana) Tantra is branch dysfunction such as; weakness, anorexia and 12 comes under the branch of Astangaayurveda which fatigue . overall used to enhance longevity, intelligence and Panchakarma immunity. The Rasayana(rasa+ayana)Shashtra also Ayurveda metion panchakarma as involves use of metallic formulation along with purification method which detoxify the whole body herbs.InayurvedaGuduchi, Shankhpushpi, and panchakarma name denote due to fact that it is a Jyotishmati, Mandookparni etc are considered purification therapy of five sub therapies. 13 Rasayana. Rasayana boost functioning of Dhatus, Five fold procedure comprised as Panchakarma: Agni, Srotasas and Ojus(vital force of life) and Vamana - (therapeutic emesis) therefore act as rejuvenator. Ayurveda described Virechana - (therapeutic purgation) Rasayana also for Bal-Rog with great care since Basti - (medicated enema) Rasayana(rasa+ayana) therapy may become adverse Nasya -(nasal insufflations ) effect in children if not used properly. Raktamokshana- (blood cleansing and purification Rasayana(rasa+ayana) therapy also used as therapy ) preventive remedy in childrenreduseharmfullness For Bal-Rog Many childhood diseases occur due to since it enhances immunity and thus protect from the vitiation of Doshas (like vata, pitta, kapha etc.) various infectious diseases. In ayurveda are various and Panchakarma (vamana ,virechanaetc) therapy herbometalic formulations which may be used in help to pacify these Doshas vitiation and thus relief children for different therapeutic purpose such as; many disorders. It is believed that pacifies SvaranBhasm, Vacha, Madhu, Ghrita, Panchgavya and clear harmful toxins from the body and Ghrita, Brahmi Ghrita, Abhaya Ghrita, Samvardhana purification of body through panchakarma and thus Ghrita, ManduraBhasma and LauhaBhasma, etc10. help to relive many diseases in children. Formulation of Swarna and herbs; Vacha and Brahmi Panchakarma utilizes various approaches of along with honey and ghee utilized for new born Shodhana (detoxification theraphy) such as; Vamana, baby to improve their immunity and mental health in Virechan, Nasya: Vamana (therapeutic emesis) in Swarna prashana. Raw gold after rubbing on stone children help to eliminate Kapha Dosha and thus along with little amount of water along with honey opens pranavahasrotastha which may block due to and ghee administered to the new born baby. This the accumulation of Kapha in KaphaVyadhi. Virechana (therapeutic purgation) may help in Email id’s:- [email protected], [email protected] I Mob.08999250451 Page No. website :- www.aiirjournal.com 45

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PranavahaSrotoVyadhi; Swasa Kasa where pitta respiratory tract and thus relief pranavahasrotastha dosha is predominant. Nasya (nasa insufflation) vyadhi.17 Karma isuseful for diseases associated with Kapha Conclusion and Vata predominance14. Cerebral palsy is common The article emphasized management of paediatric disorder in children in balroga. Seizures, kaumarbhrutya using various ancient approaches of hearing impairments and mental retardation are ayurveda science such as; Rasayan and Panchkarma common features of disease Ayurveda emphasized with herbal remedies.This article mentioned various treatment options for disease including importances of Rasayan and Panchkarma in the Panchakarma (snehan, swedan and basti etc.)and management of some kaumarbhrutya; although use Yoga. It is Vata Vyadhi which involves Sarvagavata, of Rasayan and Panchkarma in kaumarbhrutya must Ekangvata, pakshaghat, Pangu etc. Ayurveda be carried out with care.rasayana therapy may be believed that muscle relaxant, anti spastic and used in erlyagebutwith precautionary measurement calming properties of Panchakarma and Yoga help in and Panchakarma may be done from the age of seven the management of Cerebral palsy15. Another type of years and as per requirement . The discipline lifestyle childhood disease is Pakshaghata which is a brain also Play significant role in the management of injury due to the decreased oxygen supply to the kaumarbhrutya. brain during child birth resulted motor and cognitive Acknowledgement impairments (like mental retardationetc.). It is a type The author which to express their sincere of Vataja disorder and ayurveda described that gratitude to Department of Kaumarbhritya, csmss, Snehan, Swedan and most perfectual Basti may be Ayurved College, aurangabad, India for helpful in VataVyadhi thus Panchakarm (shodhan providing necessary facilities to carry out this and shamanetc.) may be suggested for such type of research work. disease conditions. Vata Shamaka Panchakarma therapy along with drugs play significant role in Conflict Of Interest Pakshaghata and improve the condition. In this We declare that we have no conflict of interest. approach Head massage improves the blood circulation thus offer nourishment to the brain and Bibliography improves mental abilities which helps to calm and 1. Sushruta, Sushruta Samhita. Edited by Ambika Datta stabilizes and axiety of patient. The Annalepana Shastri. Sharirasthana Varanasi: Chowkhamba (Snehana and Swedana karma) offer relief in tonicity Series, 14th edition, 2004, 10/68-70. and spasticity. Similarly, Shiro-talam possesses 2. Charaka Samhita, Acharya Vidyadhara Shukla and Ravidatta Tripati R. Chaukambha Sanskrit calming effect to the brain and relax mind16. Pratishthan, Delhi, 2007. Panchakarma and Yoga also emphasized role of 3. Vasanta C Patil. Principles and Practice of PranavahaSrotasthaVyadhi is a disease of Kaphaj Panchakarma, Atreya Ayurveda Publication, 2007. Dosha. Kaphaj along with Vata Dosha play major 4. Chandrakar Anju, Karbhal Kamleshwar Singh. role in appearance of PranavahaSrothoVyadhi, in Ayurvedic Rasaaushdi „Mukta Shukti‟ (Pearl which Dushitha Prana Vyau resulting Hikka and Oyster Shell)-A Review World Journal of Swasa diseases, the disease condition involve Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, aggravation of Kapha and Vayu. Swasa, Kasa, Hikka 2(5),2012,4139-4149. etc. are the diseases of Prana Vahasroto Dusti, 5. Sanskrit hindishabdkosha by wamanaapte page815, ayurveda suggested use of Panchakarma in anilprakashan delhi,2007 . 6. Sanskrit hindishabdkosha by wamanapate page pranavahasrotastha vyadhi, it is believed that 94,anil prakashan delhi,2007. Panchakarma in pranavahasrotasthavyadhi not only 7. Sushruta, sushrut Samhita edited by pacify Kaphaj and Vataj Dosha but it also help in kavirajambikadutta shastri, chikitsastana ,chapter, excretion of harmful toxins. Shodhana verse no. 15 page 4 chaukhamba Sanskrit sanstan , (detoxification theraphy) through Panchakarma clear Varanasi, 2007. accumulated Kapha and other secretion from 8. Agnivesha, charak Samhita , with charak Chandrika commentary by dr.brahmanand Tripathi and dr. ganga sahaypandey,chikitsastana chapter 1/1 Email id’s:- [email protected], [email protected] I Mob.08999250451 Page No. website :- www.aiirjournal.com 46

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