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 RasashastraKLEU`S BMK A M KLEU`S BMK A MBelgaum Karnataka Belgaum Karnataka

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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 .23/04/2010

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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 PropellantContainersValve and actuatorProduct 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

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