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Aerosols in Ayurveda

Presented By : Guided By :
Dr. Ajay Chavan Dr.R.S.Hiremath M.D.
P.G. Scholar Asst.Prof.
P.G. Dept of Rasashastra P.G. Dept of Rasashastra
KLEU`S BMK A M KLEU`S BMK A M
Belgaum Karnataka Belgaum Karnataka
Introduction

• Aerosol

It is a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid


droplets in a gas. i.e. smoke, steam
• Aerosol therapy constitutes delivery of drug to
the body via the airways i.e. buccally and nasally.
• Inhalation therapy
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Physical Characteristics Of An Aerosol

• Droplet size is the most important factor in the


delivery of the aerosolized drug to the lungs.
• Size of the aerosol droplets is generally
characterized by mass median aerodynamic
diameter (MMAD).
• The size of droplet is not larger than 5µ .
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Tamaka Shwasa

• Life threatening disease.

• Affects large population.

• Often results in emergencies.


• Fast acting drug required.
• Fast drug delivery system need to be devised.

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Role of Aerosols
• In ayurveda main concept drug are categorised
on basis of Rasa,Guna,Virya,Vipaka and
prabhava.
• It is entirely different from Concept of chemical
constituents
• Based on the extract (water or alcohol soluble)
• If properly given it shows good therapeutic
effect.
• Smaller dose with minimum adverse effect
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Research work
• On some of the medicinal plants .
• Nicotiana tabacum linn
• Tulasi
• Rota capsule and oral spray from water soluble extract
• Shown results in minute doses
• Due to properties of Nicotiana tabacum linn it can act
fast while giving through inhalation
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• Rota capsule and oral spray from water
soluble extract
• Shown results in minute doses
• Due to properties of Nicotiana tabacum linn it
can act fast while giving through inhalation

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• Oral aerosol used for symptomatic treatment
of asthma,migraine,headache

• Topical aerosols used to treat dermatological


manifestation

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Compositions Of Aerosol Package
• It consist of the following components parts
 Propellant
 Containers
 Valve and actuator
 Product concentrate

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The devices available
for generation of
aerosols can be
broadly divided into
three categories:
metered dose
inhaler (MDI), dry
powder inhaler (DPI),
and nebulizer.
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Advantages

• Rapid onset of action

• Avoidance of degradation in the GI Tract

• Lower dose with minimum adverse reaction


• Dose control as pre patient and ideal for
medication

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Conclusion
• Aerosols have the potential to enhance the
potency of Ayurvedic medications.
• Research being carried out to develop aerosols
most suited to Ayurvedic drugs.
• Ideal vehicle not yet developed.

• when developed will have widespread


ramifications.
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