A clinical study on the effect of Dadima Swarasa with Lajamanda in the management of Garbhini Chardi w.s.r. to Emesis Gravidarum

Abstract

Garbhini Chardi or Morning sickness is a worldwide problem in the pregnant women. About 50-80% of pregnant women suffer from this. The common symptoms are nausea, vomiting & occasional sickness on rising in the morning. It may however occur at other times of the day. Altered hormonal & immunological states are responsible for initiation of the manifestations which is probably aggravated by the neurogenic factors. Whatever may be the cause of initiation unless it is not quickly rectified features of dehydration & carbohydrate starvation occurs leading to a vicious cycle of vomiting. Under these circumstances practitioners are in need of alternative, safe, economic & nontoxic medicine to treat the morning sickness. Dadima Swarasa with Lajamanda is one such preparation which can be used in morning sickness safely. Study design: A clinical study with pre test and post test design was conducted on 30 pregnant patients. These patients were selected on the basis of random sampling technique. Dadima Swarasa (25ml) with Lajamanda (25ml) was given twice a day before food orally for 15 days. Result: Dadima Swarasa with Lajamanda was effective in treating Chardi Vega, Hrullasa, Anannabhilasha & Quantity of Vomitus.