VILWA-DHATRI – PRAKKARADI YOGA – AN AYURVEDA IMMUNE MODULATOR FOR LATE NEONATAL PERIOD
Authors: Anoop K Sasikumar , SWAPNIL CR*, KRISHNA RATHOD, DR. SUDHIR PANI

ABSTRACT
Introduction: Arogya Raksha Kalpadruma (ARK) is an esteemed literary resource dealing with the Ayurveda paediatric care. Vaidya Sri Kaikulangara Ramavarrier from Kerala writes ARK. Prakaradi Yoga (PKY) is one of the chapters of ARK defining different immune modulator measures for a newborn baby up to 12th years of age. In this article one immunity improving PKY (Vilva-Dhatri Yoga) is described in detailed. Material and Methods: To discuss on the immune modulator activity of PKY (Vilwa-Dhatri Yoga) in neonatal health and to integrate it with today’s modern paediatric practices. Data Source: Arogyaralksha Kalpa druma, Nighantu Grnthas and online searches for research on Viwa and Dhatri. Review Methods: Data on the Vilwa and Dhatri has been reviewed from all possible Ayurveda Texts, also the different research articles on Viwa and Dhatri from all scientific indexed journal research papers, Pubchem and other authenticated data bases has been reviewed, analysed, discussed and concluded. Conclusion: This PKY drugs have hepatoprotective, immune modulator, rejuvenation and cyto-protective and antioxidant properties which are helpful for prevention of neonatal diseases like pathological jaundice and neonatal sepsis etc and promoting the healthy growth and development of newborn. Keywords: Arogya Raksha Kalpadruma, Immune modulator, Neonate, Pakshatheetha, Praakara, Vyadhikshamatva, Vilva-Dhatri Yoga
Publication date: 25/01/2022
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.1.2046