Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: September | Volume: 9 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 59-64
A Clinical Study of Nagaradi Yoga in Childhood Atisara (Diarrhea)
Ajeet Singh Yadav1, P.S. Upadhyay2
1Junior Resident, Dept. of Kaumarbhritya / Balrog, FOAy, IMS, BHU, Varanasi
2Asst. Professor, Dept. of Kaumarbhritya / Balrog, FOAy, IMS, BHU, Varanasi
Corresponding Author: P.S. Upadhyay
ABSTRACT
Aim of study: The aim of study was to evaluate effect of “Nagaradi Yoga” by a random clinical trial in the children suffering from Atisara (Diarrhea). Nagaradi Yoga is a herbal formulation which contains Nagar (Zingiber officinale), Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum), Mustaka (Cyperus rotundus), Indrayava (Holarrhena antidysenterica) and Balaka (Pavonia odorata). This yoga is indicated in childhood Atisara (diarrhea) by Vrindmadhav, Chakradatta and Bhaishjya Ratnavali under Balarogadhikar. These drugs have been described to have anti-diarrheal properties and antimicrobial properties in scholarly article as well in text.
Material & methods: - For clinical study, a total number of 20 cases including male and female child were registered. Test drug was given in dose 8-10 mg/kg/dose thrice in a day. Test drug was prepared in syrup form in concentration of 400 mg/5ml. All the treated cases were assessed at each follow up, Ist follow up on 1st day (after 8 hrs of treatment), IInd follow up on 3rd day, IIIrd follow up on 7th day and IVth follow up on 14th day. Efficacy of drugs was assessed clinically on the basis of score provided as per the scoring table and also on the basis of investigations.
Observation & Result: - Signs and symptoms of Atisara (diarrhea) persist maximum up to 3rd follow up, and on 3rd follow up significant improvement in clinical signs and symptoms were observed.
Conclusion: - Research drug showing positive result and improving different sign & symptom of atisara. This drug decreases frequency of stool, improving consistency of stool, decrease mucus and foul smell of stool. It also decreases abdominal distention, abdominal pain, vomiting, fever and perianal rashes.
Key words: Atisara, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Nagaradi Yoga and Vomiting etc.