Ayurvedic Treatment & Therapies Flashcards

Gandharvahasthadi Kashayam is a classical Ayurvedic formulation primarily used to treat which condition?

Answer: Chronic constipation and bloating due to Vata aggravation

Gandharvahasthadi Kashayam is a renowned decoction for Vata-related constipation and abdominal bloating, as it gently stimulates intestinal motility without harsh purgation.

Takradhara, a therapy involving a continuous stream of medicated buttermilk poured over the head, is specifically indicated for:

Answer: Vata-type neurological disorders and psoriasis

Takradhara (medicated buttermilk stream) is cooling and astringent, making it effective for Vata-predominant neurological conditions, stress, anxiety, and scalp disorders like psoriasis.

Which classical text primarily provides detailed guidelines on Panchakarma procedures, including Vamana and Virechana?

Answer: Charaka Samhita, Kalpa Sthana

The Charaka Samhita, particularly the Kalpa and Siddhi Sthanas, provides the most detailed systematic guidelines for Panchakarma including Vamana, Virechana dosing, and management.

A patient with Pranavaha Srotas obstruction and chronic bronchial asthma would MOST benefit from which Panchakarma procedure as the primary intervention?

Answer: Vamana (therapeutic emesis)

Vamana specifically targets and expels excess Kapha from the upper respiratory tract and stomach, making it the primary Panchakarma for Pranavaha Srotas disorders like asthma.

Tikta Ghrita (bitter medicated ghee) is administered as an internal oleation agent primarily because bitter herbs in ghee accomplish what unique therapeutic action?

Answer: They penetrate deep tissues (dhatus) while reducing inflammation and Pitta toxicity

Tikta (bitter) ghee uniquely combines ghee's deep-penetrating, nourishing vehicle with bitter herbs' Pitta-reducing and detoxifying properties, making it effective for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.

Matra Basti, a low-volume oil enema of approximately 60–120 ml, can be administered daily without restriction primarily because:

Answer: It is mild enough to be retained, absorbed, and will not cause adverse depletion even with daily use

Matra Basti uses a small quantity of oil that the body absorbs without causing depletion or adverse effects, making it safe for daily administration especially for Vata disorders in elderly or debilitated patients.

When using Siravedha (venesection) as a Raktamokshana technique, the Shashthi (sixth day) of the bright lunar fortnight is considered auspicious because:

Answer: The moon's gravitational pull is believed to increase fluid circulation and blood volume

Classical Ayurvedic texts correlate increased blood and fluid circulation with the waxing moon's gravitational influence, making the sixth lunar day and the bright fortnight favorable for bloodletting procedures.