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Case Report

Vataja Kasa

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences

2022 Volume 7 Number 3 April
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An Ayurvedic management of Vataja Kasa - A Case Study

Kumar S.1*, Murali M.2, Kumar S.3, Sharma S.4
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1* Surendra Kumar, Final Year Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.

2 Megha Murali, Final Year Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.

3 Sujeet Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.

4 Shyam Sunder Sharma, Ex HOD, Department of Kayachikitsa, Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.

Good health is the main objective of human life. Diseases act as obstacles in maintaining proper health. Respiratory diseases afflict the humans at any stage of the life and can be mild to severe. Kasa is a condition due to Pranavaha Sroto Dushti which originates from Amashaya. The Prana and Udana Vayu are responsible for normal functioning of Pranavaha Srotas, which can be altered due to causative factors in turn lead to manifestation of Kasa. While going through the Samprapti, the pathway of Pranavata is obstructed by the etiological factors like Dhuma, Raja, etc. that act as irritants to Pranavaha Srotas. The cough reflex which has both motor and sensory pathway involves both the Prana & Udana Vata. It is characterized by Lakshanas like Shuska Gala, Shuskakasa with Shuska-Alpa-Kapha, Swarbheda, Parshvashool, Shirashool, Urashool, Dourbalya, etc. Ayurveda has a number of single and compound drugs to cure respiratory disorders. This case study was conducted and observed a positive result in the management of Vatajakasa. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of Ayurveda management on Vatajakasa. Study Design: Single Case Study. Place: Government Ayurvedic College, Hospital, Kadamkua, Patna. Duration of Study: 21 days and follow up after 7 days. Methodology: Internal medication to reduce the signs and symptoms of Vatajakasa. As a result, this article addresses the problem using Ayurvedic treatment methods like use of Vasa Bhavit Haridra Churna which delivers a safe and effective solution.

Keywords: Vataja Kasa, Vasa Bhavit Haridra Churna, Pranavahasrotodushti

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Surendra Kumar, Final Year Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.
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Introduction

Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest holistic medical systems. Science of Ayurveda has evolved from the contemplative minds of ancient seers for the intension to heal all the humanity. It deals with the dynamic changes and effects, which occurs in the body and explains methods to manage these changes. Disease can be caused by two factors internal and external, with external contributing to over 80%. Outside factors include mostly infections and infestations, allergens, food and environment. Main internal factors include body immunity, genotypic susceptibility and physiological state of peculiarities at different stages of life.

The Prana and Udana Vayu are responsible for normal functioning of Praanvahasrotas. The vitiation of these can lead to manifestation of Kasa (cough). Vatajakasa which is characterized by Lakshanas like Shuska Gala, Shuskakasa with Shuskaalpakapha, Swarbheda, Parshvashool, Shriashool, Urashool, Dourbalya, etc. [1] is a type of Kasa explained in Ayurvedic texts.

Cough performs an indispensable protective function for human airways and lungs. Cough is frequently a clue to the existence of respiratory disease, especially acute respiratory tract infections. Weak or ineffective cough compromises the capability to clear lower respiratory tract secretions, predisposing to more serious infections and their complications. Without an effective cough reflex, humans are at the risk for retained airway secretions and aspirated material predisposing to infection, atelectasis, and respiratory compromise.[2]

Case Report

A 45 years old male patient from Bikram, Patna, reported to Kayachikitsa OPD (OPD R.No:11168; Hospital R.No: A60462), in GACH, Patna on 09/12/2021 with the chief complaint dry cough, chest pain, headache, hoarseness of voice for 1 months, weaknesses for 15 days.

History of Present illness: The Patient was alright before 6 months. After that he had dry cough, Headache, Chest Pain and came to hospital OPD and after treatment gradually all symptoms were subsided.

Past History: No history of tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypothyroidism, any surgery or chronic illness.

Family History: No evidence of this type of disease in the family.

Personal History

  • Diet - Vegetarian
  • Appetite - Good
  • Bowel - Irregular
  • Micturition - 4-5 times/day
  • Sleep - Sound
  • Allergy - Nil
  • Addiction - Nil

General Examination

  • P - 120/80 mmHg
  • Pulse - 86/mm
  • Respiratory rate - 20/min.
  • Temperature - 98.2°F

Systemic Examination

  • Inspection - Bilaterally symmetrical, no deformities, no scars.
  • Palpation - Chest expansion normal.
  • Percussion - Non-resonant.
  • Auscultation - Normal breath sounds.

Investigation: Table summarizes the blood profile investigation before and after treatment.

Parameters Before Treatment After Treatment
Hb % 9.9 gm 13.3 gm
TLC 8.9 * 109/ L 7.2 * 109/ L
DLC Lym: 1.2* 109/ L Lym: 1.3 * 109/ L
Gran: 5.6 * 109/ L Gran: 5.5 * 109/ L
MID: 0.3 * 109/ L MID: 0.4 * 109/ L
ESR 40 mm/hr 40 mm/hr
AEC 588/cumm 216/cumm

Treatment given: 3 gm of VBHC has been given twice daily for 21 days with cream of milk.

Result

Cough and associated symptoms reduced remarkably after the treatment. Hb% has been improved and eosinophil count also reduced.

Discussion

The present case was diagnosed as of Vataja Kasa. The patient came with the complaints of dry cough,


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chest pain, headache, hoarseness of voice and weakness. He was advised to take Vasa Bhavit Haridra Churnam (3gm) with cream of milk twice daily. Haridra possesses Tikta-Katu Rasa and is also Vata-Kapha Samaka and Kasa-Swasahara.[3] The therapeutic actions of Haridra are anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, hepatoprotective, etc.[4] Swarasa of the drug Vasa has been used for giving Bhavana (trituration) to the Haridra Churna for 7 times. Vasa has Tikta-Kashaya Rasa and shows Kasaghna, Kanthya, Swasahara, Hridya, Kshayahara, etc. properties. Vasa is an effective expectorant and potent anti-cough herbal medicine. It is also antispasmodic, anti-bacterial, etc. and useful in the management of respiratory diseases like cough, bronchitis, asthma; fever, anemia, etc.[5] The medicine VBHC when given with cream of milk showed significant improvement in the signs and symptoms.

Conclusion

The present case was diagnosed as Vataja Kasa. The patient was advised to take the medicine VBHC with proper adjuvant and following Pathya-Apathyas. The drug Haridra possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, hepatoprotective, etc. actions which were beneficial and on the other hand Vasa shows bronchodilator, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, cardio-protective, etc.[6] actions. Thus, the drug VBHC was beneficial in the management of dry cough. Significant improvement was noticed in both subjective and objective parameters after the treatment.

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2. Jameson, Fauci, Kasper, Hauser, Longo, Loscalzo. Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. Vol I, 20th Edition, Pg:230.

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5. Dr Gyanendra Pandey. Dravyaguna Vijnana (Materia Medica-Vegetable Drugs). Part III, Pg: 800-801.

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