A clinical study of effect of Udarda Prashman Ghana Vati and Siddharthak Taila in Sheetapitta, Udarda and Koth

Abstract

Background: Sheetapitta, Udarda and Kotha are a Tridoshaja Vyadhi, in which Rasa and Rakta Dhatu are Dushya, Rasavaha and Raktavaha Srotas are involved, Srotodushti is Vimarga-Gamana, Adhisthana is Twacha and Vyadhi Swabhava is Aashukaari. Lakshana of this Vyadhi are - Varatidansta Sansthan Shotha, Mandalotpatti, Kandu, Toda, Raag etc. Objective: To know the effect of Udarda Prashamana Ghana Vati  and Siddharthak Taila in Sheetapitta, Udarda and Kotha. Methods:  In this clinical study, 60 patients of Sheetapitta, Udarda and Kotha (Urticaria) have been randomly divided in to 2 groups. In the first group, 30 patients were given Nitya Virechana Churna – Churna selection and dose according to Prakriti and Koshtha of the patient, Udarda Prashamana Ghana Vati for Internal use - 500 mg thrice a day with water and Siddharthak Taila for external use for 2 months. In the same second group, 30 patients were given Udarda Prashamana Ghana Vati for Internal use – 500 mg thrice a day with water and Siddharthak Taila for external use for 2 months. Results: After studying all the data, we found encouraging results in both Group A and Group B, but more benefits in Group A than compare to Group B. Conclusion: Udarda Prashamana Ghana Vati and Siddharthak Taila are a safe, cheap and harmless Aushadh Yoga in Sheetapitta, Udarda and Kotha. If both are given with Nitya Virechana Churna, they are even more beneficial.