Abstract

CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF SHIRISHBEEJADI ANJANA ON LENGTH AND THICKNESS OF ARMA W.S.R. TO PTERYGIUM

*Dr. Poonam Jakhar, Dr. Gunjan Sharma and Dr. Renu Rao

Abstract

“Arma”, one of the Shuklagata Roga is described as continuous growth in Shuklamandal. On the basis of signs and symptoms the disease „Arma’ can be very well correlated with the disease termed „Pterygium‟. Pterygium is a common benign ocular-surface disorder capable of causing significant visual impairment & cosmetic deformity. Presently, surgical treatment is the only viable approach but recurrence after surgical excision is common. The Ayurveda approach mainly concentrates on preventing the progression of disease. With this aim “Clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Shirishbeejadi Anjana in the management of Arma w.s.r. to Pterygium” was undertaken on 20 clinically diagnosed patients of Primary Pterygium showing progression selected from O.P.D of Shalakya Tantra Department, Rishikul Campus, Haridwar. Patients were treated with Shirishbeejadi Anjana along with Madhu. Clinical assessment was done including record of length and thickness of “arma” before start of treatment which was given in b.i.d dosage for duration of 30 days. Results were assessed in relation to length and thickness of Arma on the basis of grading and scoring system and data were statistically analyzed by adopting Wilcoxon Matched Pairs Signed Rank Test and Chi Square test for inter group comparison and significance of results were evaluated (Graphpad In stat – 3.10). “Shirishbeejadi Anjana” showed statistically insignificant results on length and thickness of Arma. There was no progression of the “Arma” with the use of the drug in the given period of time. Also, the Drug showed no adverse effects. It can be concluded from the study that Shirishbeedaji Anjana may have a role in controlling progression of the disease.

Keywords: Arma, Shirishbeejadi Anjana, Pterygium.