Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of Vatavidhvamsana rasa, An Ayurvedic herbo-mineral formulation

Authors

  • Mahesh S PhD scholar
  • Swapnil Y Chaudhari Assistant Professor
  • Mukesh Nariya Head of Department
  • Patgiri B J Professor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v12i3.1947

Keywords:

Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Pain, NSAID, Herbominerals, Vatavidhvamsana Rasa

Abstract

Background: Inflammation is a complex process mainly comprises of three phases namely acute, sub-acute and chronic. In acute inflammatory conditions fluid and granulocytic cells accumulate at the site of injury because of the changes in small blood vessels. This response often activates systemic response such as leucocytosis, protein catabolism, fever and synthesis of C-reactive protein, an acute-phase protein In Ayurvedic texts, several herbo-mineral preparations to fight against inflammation have been found; among them, Vatavidhvamsana Rasa (VVR) is one, which is said to be remarkable in inflammation condition. Aim and Objectives: To assess the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of VVR in pharmacologically validated models. Materials and methods: Wistar strain albino rats weighing 200 ± 20 of either sex were used in the study. VVR was administered at a dose of 22.5 mg/kg for the rat. Results: Vatavidhvamsana Rasa (VVR) showed a significant decrease in the carrageenan-induced paw oedema after 1-hour interval in comparison to the control group (P<0.05) and at 3 hours and 5 hours intervals it showed a non-significant decrease in carrageenan-induced paw oedema in albino rats.  In the analgesic activity, VVR treated group showed a significant increase in radiant heat response at 30 min. interval (P<0.05) and non-significant increase at 60 mins in comparison to initial and control group. Conclusion: The results concluded that Vatavidhvamsana Rasa has anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. Accordingly, it can be used in the management of pain and inflammatory conditions. 

Author Biographies

Mahesh S, PhD scholar

Research Officer, Central Ayurveda Research Institute, CCRAS, Patiala, Punjab. 

Swapnil Y Chaudhari, Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor, Department of Rasasastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Institute of teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.

Mukesh Nariya, Head of Department

Head of the Department, Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar.

Patgiri B J, Professor

Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Rasasastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Institute of teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. 

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Published

29-09-2021

How to Cite

S, M., Chaudhari, S. Y., Nariya, M., & J, P. B. (2021). Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of Vatavidhvamsana rasa, An Ayurvedic herbo-mineral formulation. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 12(3), 669–673. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v12i3.1947

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