To study the efficacy of Makarasana as an Agnivardhana Karma

  • Dr. Kiran V. Pawar Assistant Professor, Department of Swasthavritta, Matoshri Asarabai Darade Ayurved College, Babhulgaon, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
  • Sagar V. Ital Assistant Professor, Dept. of Samhita-Siddhanta, Matoshri Asarabai Darade Ayurved College, Babhulgaon, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
  • Apeksha D. Patil Assistant Professor, Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Matoshri Asarabai Darade Ayurved College, Babhulgaon, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
  • Dhiraj B. Patil Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agada Tantra, Matoshri Asarabai Darade Ayurved College, Babhulgaon, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
Keywords: Makarasana, Kutki Churna, Agnivardhana

Abstract

Generally in young age, keeps on doing Mithya Aahara and Vihara which leads to Agnidusthi and which become cause of various diseases. As they work restless, their sedentary habits and stress full lifestyle. They are ought to do Vishamashan, Krodha etc., due to their lifestyle. This type of lifestyle leads to Agnidushti and which becomes cause of various diseases. 80 volunteers of age group 20-40 years were selected for the study. They underwent for clinical study on the basis of number of Lakshanas present. These were taken as subjective parameter and which were Samanya and Vishesh Lakshanas. Those were Arochaka, Vidagdha Udgara, Vishtambha, Aadhmana, Anga-Marda, Atijrumbha, Shirshula, Guru Gatrata, Utklesh. Jarana Kala and Abhyavaharan Shakti were objective parameters, as these two are important to assess Agni of a person. For Jarana Kala gradation was done on the basis of hours of time taken to show Laghuta and Kshuda Bodha, because these are Jeerna Aahara Lakshanas. For Abhyavaran Shakti gradation was done on the basis of quantity of food. To assess Agnivardhana, specific diet chart was prepared by considering their daily requirement of calorie. Volunteers were advised to do three Avartana of Makarasana in the morning; Significant changes were seen in Abhyavaharana Shakti in both groups. 56.7% relief in group A and 72% relief were seen. There were significant changes seen in Jaran Kala in both groups. 54.9% relief in Group A and 74% relief in Group B.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v2i05.305
Published: 2017-10-31
How to Cite
Dr. Kiran V. Pawar, Sagar V. Ital, Apeksha D. Patil, & Dhiraj B. Patil. (2017). To study the efficacy of Makarasana as an Agnivardhana Karma. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 2(05), 47-54. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i05.305
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