ROLE OF PANCHAGAVYA GHRITA ON SMRITI W.S.R. SHORT TERM MEMORY IN OLD AGE

Abstract

Short Term Memory loss is a common problem in old age. This is actually a mechanical process depends on power of senses and level of mind. Acharya Sharangdhara narrated decline of it in particular decade. The process of degeneration of cell begins with its formation. Hence, it is to be pleased by using regular use of micro-nutrients. Acharya Charak narrated ghrita as nutrient and pleasant material. The study included Anxiety rating scale and depression rating scale to rule out anxiety and depression respectively, PGI memory scale was used to assess memory. 10 gms Panchagavya Ghrita and plain Gau Ghrita was used orally with luke warm water on empty stomach in morning for 90 days in two different groups. Group A presented significant results in Anxiety Rating Scale (P = 0.016), Depression Rating Scale (P = 0.064) and PGI memory Scale (P = 0.003). Group B presented highly Significant results in Depression Rating Scale (P = <0.001) and PGI memory Scale (P = <0.001). While, Anxiety Rating Scale (P = 0.016) shows significant result. S. HDL (P = 0.010) was increased significantly, whereas, S. Creatinine (P = 0.038) and Uric acid (P = 0.041) were decreased significantly. No significant increase was found in S. LDL and S. VLDL value shows decrease but not significant. Other parameters were having insignificant increase or decrease statistically. Thus, the study concluded that drug works on short term memory as the study duration was 3 months.