A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON OSTEOPOROSIS AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT SYMPTOMS WITH REFERENCE TO PURISHDHARA KALA SA EVA ASTHIDHARA KALA

Authors

  • Smita Maruti Mekhale Assistant Professor, Dept. of RachanaSharir D.Y. Patil Deemed To be University School of Ayurveda, Navi Mumbai
  • Pramod A Budruk Professor Hon.Shri.Annasaheb Dange Ayurved Medical college, Post Graduate & Research Centre, Astha, Sangli

Keywords:

Purishdhara Kala, Asthidhara Kala, Osteoporosis

Abstract

Introduction – Study of Kala is important in study of human physiology along with anatomy. When either of two functions is disturbed pathology occurs & so for the treatment purpose, study of Kala is important1.

The correlation between Purishdharakala as Astidharakala has been mentioned in Sushrut Samhita by Dalhan commentary. This correlation has been considered at multiple instances in general learning & in usage of Ayurvedic treatment (both Shaman & Shodhan Karma) 2.

In Modern Science, Gastroenterologists many a times come across osteoporosis or osteopenia in patient with persistent gastrointestinal symptoms diseases. Gastrointestinal disorders can lead to significant impact on bone health 3.

This is an attempt to assess association between Osteoporosis & Gastrointestinal tract symptoms with reference to Purishdhara Kala as Asthidhara Kala concept.

The Knowledge of Purishdhara Kala Sa Eva Asthidhara Kala will throw light on the treatment Principles of Osteoporosis.    

Aim – Conceptual study on Osteoporosis and Gastrointestinal Tract Symptoms with reference To Purishdhara Kala Sa Eva Asthidhara Kala

Objectives – To Review Purishdhara Kala Sa Eva Asthidhara Kala in both Ayurvedic and modern text.

Material and Methods –   All the Ayurvedic and Modern literature and contemporary texts including websites will be reviewed.

Discussion –   The review of Purishdhara Kala as Asthidhara kala from the purview of modern aspect will be discussed.

Conclusion –   Proper conclusions related to the conceptual study on osteoporosis and gastrointestinal tract symptoms with reference to Purishdhara Kala Sa Eva Asthidhara Kala will be drawn.

Key Words – Purishdhara Kala, Asthidhara Kala, Osteoporosis

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Published

2019-07-07

How to Cite

Mekhale, S. M., & Budruk, P. A. (2019). A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON OSTEOPOROSIS AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT SYMPTOMS WITH REFERENCE TO PURISHDHARA KALA SA EVA ASTHIDHARA KALA. Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 3(03). Retrieved from https://www.ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/227