An open label single arm prospective clinical study on Vatagajankusha Rasa with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha as Anupana in Pakshaghata (CVA due to Infarct)

  • Dr. Yadu Gopan Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Totad Muttappa Associate Professor, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Vasantha B. Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, INDIA.
  • Kiran K. Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, INDIA.
Keywords: Pakshaghata, CVA, Vatagajankusha Rasa

Abstract

Background: Pakshaghata is one among the 80 vataja nanatmaja vikara and is a roga of madhyama roga marga. Vatavyadhi is considered to be one among the ashta mahagadas. Vatagajankusha rasa is a combination of vyosha, bhasmas, vatsanabha, karkatasringi, haritaki etc. It has vatakaphahara, vikasi, vyavayi, rasayana etc properties. It is said to be effective in treating pakshaghata in 7 days if given along with Pippali churna and Manjishta kwatha. Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Vatagajankusha rasa with Pippali churna and Manjishta kwatha as anupana in the management of pakshaghata (CVA due to infarct). Methodology: Among 32 registered patients, 30 completed the course of treatment. They were administered with Vatagajankusha rasa 1 tablet (125 mg) after food with anupana 3gm Pippali churna and 15 ml Manjishta kwatha twice daily (morning and evening) for a period of 7 days. Nominal & ordinal data were analysed using non parametric tests like McNemar and Wilcoxon’s signed rank tests respectively. Result: There was statistically significant improvement in the primary and secondary outcome measures (p<0.05 was observed). Conclusion: Vatagajankusha rasa with Pippali churna and Manjishta kwatha as anupana is effective in the management of Pakshaghata (CVA due to infarct).

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v4i06.756
Published: 2019-12-31
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Dr. Yadu Gopan, Totad Muttappa, Vasantha B., & Kiran K. (2019). An open label single arm prospective clinical study on Vatagajankusha Rasa with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha as Anupana in Pakshaghata (CVA due to Infarct). Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 4(06), 19-25. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i06.756
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