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A Clinical Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Lavanbhaskar Churna on Urdhwaga Amplapitta W.S.R. to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

A Clinical Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Lavanbhaskar Churna on Urdhwaga Amplapitta W.S.R. to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Prof. (Dr.) Mahantesh Salimath, Dept. of ShalyatantraPrincipal, BVVS Ayurved Medical College and Hospital, Bagalkot*Corresponding Author: [email protected] Received: 11-09-21Paper Corrected: 21-10-21 Paper Accepted: 12-11-21 Abstract: Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common gastroenterological problem, multifactorial in nature. Individuals’ well beings are affected by various complications as results of reflux of stomach contents. Due to upward movement of undigested food materials, it is also called as Urdhwaga Amlapitta in Ayurveda.Materials and Methods: In a pre-post treatment study design, lavanbhaskar churna was clinically evaluated on 23 patients between age of 18 to 64 years. Patients were having history heartburn in retrosternal area of chest. The...
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             The most honored word in Indian culture is Maa (mother). It is linked to Adishakti, goddess of creation of everything. Dictionaries define mother as one of the parents who gives birth to child and takes care of that child with affection and responsibility. Even the ‘mama’ is the only phonation produced when child has not learnt to speak. Scientifically, it may be due to slight nasal murmur produced when lips are pressed during breastfeeding. Mothers look after all basic needs in early childhood. A strong emotional bond is developed between mother and child. Researches have shown the impacts of maternal illness on child’s psyches.           Recently an article published in Journal of Affective Disorders predicted the association between maternal depression at earlier time ...