An analytical study to evaluate the efficacy of Dhavaaswakarnadi yoga for purification of water

An analytical study to evaluate the efficacy of Dhavaaswakarnadi yoga for purification of water

Dr.Sreevidya C.G.

2006-2009

Under the guidance of

Dr. S.R. Manju, MD(Ay), D.A.T. &Dr. C. Vijayalakshmi, MD(Ay), D.A.T.

Abstract

  Comprising over 70% of the Earth's surface, water is undoubtedly the most precious natural resource that exists on our planet. Without water life on Earth would be non-existent. It is essential for everything on our planet to grow and prosper. Although we as humans recognize this fact, we disregard it by polluting our rivers, lakes, and oceans. Subsequently, we are surely harming our planet to the point where organisms are dying at a very alarming rate. In addition to innocent organisms dying off, our drinking water has become greatly affected as is our ability to use water for recreational purposes. In order to combat water pollution, we must understand the problems and become part of the solution While pollution seems to be an inevitable consequences of modern industrial technology, the problem, now is to determine the level of pollution that permits economic and social development without presenting hazards of health. The evaluation of the health effects of environmental pollutants is currently being carried out as a part of the W.H.O. Environmental Health Criteria Programme.

  Traditional knowledge of health care is gaining momentum in the present scenario. Ayurveda also recommends remedies for purification of water. The study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Dhavvaswakarnadi yoga mentioned in Susrutha samhitha for water purification.

The study was designed as laboratory analysis of level of contaminants in water; three water samples from different areas were taken in to study group. Water analysis was done before the addition of Dhavaaswakarnadi yoga in ash form as mentioned in classics. After the addition of the study drug again water analysis was done in half an hour and one hour. The responses of groups were assessed using quantitative parameters and analyzed statistically. Significant results obtained in objective parameters like colour, and Iron. The parameters like SO4, Ca, Mg, TDSetc. are increased after the treatment. The drug is effective in water with acidic pH.

Thus the objective results reinforce that Dhavaaswakarnadi yoga is effective in water purification.

Key words: water pollution, water purification, Dhavaaswakarnadi yoga.

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