ROLE OF DADIMASHTAKA CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRAHANI DOSHA W.S. R. TO DISEASE PREVALENCE IN SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN
Dr. Ranjit Narang*, Dr. Moti Rai and Dr. Sandeep Kamble
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda described Grahani Dosha as a disease which mainly affects children susceptible to infectious diseases. Grahani Dosha is considered disorders of Annavaha Srotasa involving bad dietary habits (Adhyashana, Samashana & Viruddhashana) and faulty life style (Ratri Jagarana and Vega Vidharana). The organ Grahani related with Agni therefore any impairment of Agni (Agni Dushti) may leads Grahani Dosha. It is believed that growing children are more prone to be affected by Agni Dushti due to lack of Bala and external infections. Therefore prevalence of Grahani Dosha is very common in children especially belongs from unhygienic environmental conditions. Ayurveda mentioned different approaches for the management of Grahani Dosha including traditional Ayurveda formulations. There is a great need to focus in this area since spread of Grahani Dosha increases day by day due to the disturb dietary and living regimen. Considering all these aspect present study was planned to ascertain effect of Dadimashtaka churna in the management of Grahani Dosha. Study observed that ayurveda formulation Dadimashtaka churna offers appreciable relief in the symptoms of Grahani Dosha.
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