Correspondence Address:
Dr. Sunny C. Patil Email: sunnypatil125@gmail.com; Mob: +919664366756. D-2/B/05, Sneh Milan C.H.S., Near Yugantak Ganesh Mandir, Pali Devad, Sukapur, New Panvel, Navi Mumbai-Pin-410 206.
Date of Acceptance: 2020-08-12
Date of Publication:2020-09-02
Article-ID:IJIM_23_09_20 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: NIL
Conflict of Interest: NIL
How To Cite This Article: Patil Sunny. et al. A clinical study on Haritaki with Sauvarchala Lavana Jala as Anupana in Purishaja Anaha (Constipation) with special reference to Yukti Guna (Anupana Yojana) Int. J Ind. Med. 2020;1(5):170-177
Yukti is a unique concept which has been described in Ayurveda as both Guna and Pariksha. Yukti Guna is described as one of the ten Paradi Gunas while Yukti Pariksha is included under Chaturvidha Pariksha for the establishment of theory of re-birth. Paradi Gunas have been given more importance in clinical practice by describing them as ‘Chikitsa Siddhi Upaya’. Thus in this study an attempt was made to assess the role of Yukti Guna in the management of Purishaja Anaha (constipation) with regards to proper Anupana Yojana. For this, two groups were formed out of which HS Group was treated with Haritaki and Koshna Sauvarchala Lavana Jala (lukewarm water containing Sauvarchala Lavana) as Anupana while H Group was treated with Haritaki and Koshna Jala (plain lukewarm water) as Anupana. Total 50 patients; 25 each in both the groups had completed the treatment and no adverse effects were reported during the treatment. Results were assessed after 10 days with the help of a specially prepared proforma. In assessment criterias, substantially better results were found in HS Group as compared to H Group. Based on the results it was concluded that Haritaki administered along with Anupana Yojana of Sauvarchala Lavana Jala is much efficient than single Haritaki administration in Purishaja Anaha.
Keywords: Anupana, Constipation, Haritaki, Purishaja Anaha, Sauvarchala Lavana, Yukti
