An Open Label Single Arm Clinical Study on Gokshurakadi Churna in the management of Klaibya (Erectile Dysfunction)

  • Anush N Bhat Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
  • Lakshmiprasad L Jadhav Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.1.2
Keywords: Erectile Dysfunction, Klaibya, Gokshurakadi Churna Granules

Abstract

Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been defined as the inability to achieve/ maintain penile erection which leads to unsatisfactory sexual intercourse. Its incidence increases drastically from about 6% in the age group 20-29 years, to 50-70% in the age group 40-79 years. Its incidence has been projected to increase significantly to over 320 million by the year 2025. Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects physical and psychosocial health and has a significant impact on the quality of life of sufferers and their partners and families. Thus, it can be considered that management of ED is of significant importance. Considering the above facts, the present clinical study on the effectiveness of Gokshurakadi Churna Granules in the management of Klaibya (Erectile Dysfunction) was undertaken. Objectives: To study the effect of Gokshurakadi Churna Granules with milk in subjects diagnosed with Klaibya (Erectile dysfunction). Methodology: Among the 22 registered patients, 20 of them completed the course of the treatment. They were administered with Gokshurakadi Churna Granules 6gms BD morning and night after food with milk for a period of 30 days. Subjective parameter was analysed using paired sample t test. Result: There was statistically significant improvement in subjective parameter of Klaibya (Erectile Dysfunction) (P <0.05). Conclusion: Gokshurakadi Churna Granules is effective in the management of Klaibya.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.10.1.2
Published: 2025-02-28
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Bhat, A. N., & Lakshmiprasad L Jadhav. (2025). An Open Label Single Arm Clinical Study on Gokshurakadi Churna in the management of Klaibya (Erectile Dysfunction). Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 10(1), 7 - 13. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.1.2
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