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http://dx.doi.org/10.5667/tang.2017.0007

Relevance of metal based Ayurvedic formulations in the management of recurrent acute/ chronic pancreatitis  

Prakash, Vaidya Balendu (Padaav Speciality Ayurvedic Treatment Centre)
Prakash, Vaidya Shikha (Padaav Speciality Ayurvedic Treatment Centre)
Sharma, Shakshi (Padaav Speciality Ayurvedic Treatment Centre)
Tiwari, Sneha (Padaav Speciality Ayurvedic Treatment Centre)
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CELLMED / v.7, no.2, 2017 , pp. 9.1-9.6 More about this Journal
Abstract
Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis/ Chronic Pancreatitis (RAP/ CP) is generally marked by sudden onset of symptoms like severe abdominal pain, vomiting and weight loss that needs emergency hospitalization. Owing to irreversible and progressive nature of the disease and limitations of conventional treatment, many patients look for an alternative solution. Here, we report data of 250 well diagnosed cases of acute recurring/ chronic pancreatitis, enrolled in between January 1997 to August 2016, in our Ayurvedic clinical practice in Northern part of India. Ayurveda is well recognized as an independent medical system parallel to conventional medicines in India and a subject is free to opt for any system of medicine for the prevention and treatment of any ailment. The subjects were treated with a complex herbo-mineral formulation based on the principles of Rasa Shastra in Ayurveda that deals with the therapeutics of processed metals in the prevention and treatment of diseases. They were also prescribed a regulated balanced diet and lifestyle. Significant improvement has been noted in subjects who have completed the treatment.
Keywords
Rasa Shastra; Ayurveda; pancreatitis; chronic; recurrent acute;
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