European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

CLINICAL EVALUATION OF EFFECT OF KAPIKACCHHU GHAN VATI IN BHRAMA (VERTIGO) RELATED TO SENILE DEAFNESS

*Dr. Gajanan Balkrishn Patil M.S. Ph.D. (ENT) (Shalakyatantra)

ABSTRACT

Vertigo associated with senile deafness occurs usually after 45 years age. The spinning sensation or disturbance in equilibrium experienced by a patient causing one to lose balance or fall to the ground so there were mild, moderate or severe restriction in life style of patient. Bhrama (Vertigo) originally was not considered a separate disease but rather a symptom of other diseases. According to Ayurveda Badhirya and bhrama is mainly related with Vata dosha which is predominant in old age. hence, Kapikachhu (Mucuna pruriens bek) seeds are Ayurvedic medicine, Acharya Bhavprakash has mentioned that Kapikachhu have Vatghna, Balya and Vajikar properties. In the disease development process of vertigo related to senile deafness, mainly vitiated vata dosha alone or along with Kapha goes in Shabdavaha sira / strotas beacuse of that margavrodh occurs and leads to Badhirya and vertigo. So with help of Vataghnata the balya property of Kapikachhu it is useful in treatment of Badhirya and vertigo. This study is the view of ancient and modern science concerning with conceptual understanding of its etiology, diagnosis of Bhrama (vertigo) associated with senile deafness and its Ayurvedic treatment. The present study has shown that the kapikachhu Ghana vati is highly significant in the management of the vertigo associated with senile deafness.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Bhrarna, Badhirya, deafness, Vatghna, Kapikachhu.