Abstract

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SHAMAN CHIKITSA AFTER VAMAN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HYPOTHYROIDISM W. S R TO KAPHAJ GALAGANDA

Dr. A. P. Nayak*, Dr. Pradeep K. Panda and Dr. S. K. Meher

Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a syndrome characterized by clinical and biochemical manifestation which results from decrease synthesis of thyroid hormone. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of Vamana karma and effect of Shamana drugs (Ayurveda and modern) with Vamana Karma in primary hypothyroidism. Methodology: In group-A, Vamana Karma followed by Avardhamān Pippali prayoga(5-10) as a Shamana Drug, In group-B Vamana Karma followed by Shunthyādi choorn with Annupāna of Triphalā kwāth(ch.chi.12/21) as a Shamana Drug, In group-C, Vamana Karma followed by Avardhamān Pippali prayoga(5- 10) and Shunthyādi choorn with Anupāna of Triphalā kwāth (ch.chi.12/21) as a Shamana Drug, and in group –D Vamana Karma performed by classic followed by modern medicine (levothyroxine sodium) for hypothyroidism. Result: In this study Vamana Paschat Avardhaman Pippali prayoga along with Sunthyādi Choorna(Group-C) shown best result in relieving the signs and symptoms , However HRT provided good result in decreasing the values of thyroid function test than group-A and B therapy. But Group-C shown best result in reducing the values of TSH in comparison to other group. Conclusion: After Vaman, use of Sunthyādi choorna has shown as Agnideepan, Pāchana and Sothahara drug and use of Pippali as Rasāyana, shows synergistic effect in relieving the sign and symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Keywords: Hypothyroidism, Vaman, Sunthy?di choorna, Avardham?na Pippali, Ras?yana and Deepan.