Abstract

A CLINICAL STUDY ON TAMAKA SHWASA (BRONCHIAL ASTHMA) AND ITS MANAGEMENT WITH DEVADARVYADI KWATHA AND VASADI KWATHA

Tejal J. Ganvit*, Himanshu Kanzariya and Surendra A. Soni

Abstract

Background: - Tamaka Shwasa is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the lung airways. The current suffering population is looking hopefully towards Ayurveda for better life. Ayurveda has number of formulations to treat Tamaka Shwasa with route eradication and is in practice with proven efficacy. Aims: - To evaluate the efficacy of Devadarvyadi Kwatha and Vasadi Kwatha in the management of Tamaka Shwasa. Material and Methods: - 30 patients were registered into two groups; Group A was treated with Devadarvyadi Kwatha, while Group B was with Vasadi Kwatha at dose of 40 ml twice a day for the duration of 28 days. Follow up was done after 14 days. The results were assessed in terms of clinical recovery, symptomatic relief, and pulmonary function improvement. Effect of the treatment was assessed based on subjective and objective parameters. Results:- Significant improvement was observed in most of the cardinal and associated symptoms. Significant increase in peak expiratory flow rate, and increased E.S.R., decreased frequency of attacks, improved quality of life were the major observations noticed in both groups. Conclusions: -This study highlights the significance of traditional herbal formulations in Tamaka Shwasa, which can be used as an effective drug in place or along with modern drugs.

Keywords: Tamaka Shwasa; Bronchial Asthma; Devadarvyadi Kwatha; Vasadi Kwatha.