Volume : 03 Issue : 03
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTICS AND RESEARCH [ISSN No.: 2584-2757]
Recent
pharmacological
investigations
have
Hridrava
Pathogenesis:
Hridroga, the broader category of heart disease, is
classified into five types in classical
texts: Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Tridoshaja,
—
Classification,
Aetiology,
and
confirmed
the cardioprotective
relevance
of Desmodium gangeticum. Mridula and Ansary
(2023) documented the cardioprotective secondary
metabolites of this plant, including alkaloids and
flavonoids demonstrating negative inotropic and
chronotropic properties in experimental models.[11]
HPTLC fingerprinting, alkaloid quantification, and
and Krimija. Among these, Vataja Hridroga most
closely corresponds to the functional palpitation
complex. Features include spandana (throbbing)
, toda (pricking), shula (pain), kshobha (agitation),
bhrama (giddiness), and parva-bheda (intermittent
distress).[8]
microbial
load
testing
are
now
feasible
standardisation tools for milk decoctions prepared
by the classical Siddha Dugdha method.
Manikya Pishti — Pharmacological and Classical
Basis
Hridrava, as a term, specifically denotes rapid,
irregular, or forceful cardiac activity as a symptom
within
the
broader Hridroga framework.
Its
Manikya Pishti, prepared from authenticated ruby
aetiology includes excessive physical exertion,
undue fear, grief, emaciation, depletion of Rasa
Dhatu, and Vata aggravation through inappropriate
diet and lifestyle.
(corundum,
Al2O3
with
chromium)
through
classical Rasa Shastra Shodhana (purification) and
prolonged trituration, is described in Rasa Ratna
Samuccaya and
related
texts
as
The
pathway
involves Vata disturbing
the
possessing Hridya (cardiotonic), Medhya (nervine),
normal Spandana (rhythmic contractile activity)
of Hridaya , producing irregular and distressing
sensations.[4] Modern correlates include functional
arrhythmia, anxiety-related palpitations, vasovagal
episodes, and autonomic dysregulation.
and Balya properties.[12]
Yadav
(2015)
demonstrated
anxiolytic
and neuroprotective
activity of Manikya Pishti in experimental models,
consistent with its traditional use in psychosomatic
and cardiac anxiety presentations.[13]
Safety of Pishti formulations requires rigorous
quality assurance. Heavy metal analysis (Pb <10
ppm, Hg <1 ppm, As <3 ppm per AYUSH
standards), particle size verification (<10 microns),
pH, and organoleptic assessment are mandatory
Shaliparni Siddha Dugdha — Textual Basis :
Charaka Samhita (Chikitsa Sthana 28/96) contains
the direct reference: when Vata is aggravated in
the Hridaya,
milk
processed
with Amshumati (Shaliparni) is beneficial.[6]
This is a targeted, clinically specific prescription
rather than a generalised tonic formula. Shaliparni
(Desmodium gangeticum [L.] DC.) is a constituent
of the classical Dashamula formulation, known for
its Vata-pacifying, Balya (strength-promoting),
and Hridya (cardiac-supportive) properties. [9,10]
before
clinical
deployment.[14]
The
cow
classical Shodhana protocol
employing
milk, Kulattha decoction, cow urine, and lemon
juice over seven cycles must be documented and
reproduced with GMP-level batch records.
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