Abstract

EFFECT OF AN AYURVEDIC FORMULATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PRATISHYAYA W.S.R. TO ALLERGIC RHINITIS

Dr. Vijayant Bhardwaj*, Dr. M.K. Sharingi and Dr. Shilpa Chaudhary

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Abstract

Nose is considered as the gateway of head according to Ayurveda and medicine instilled through the nose provides strength to the structures above neck.[1] Nose being exposed more to the external environment gives rise to various infectious and allergic manifestations. Rhinitis or Pratishyaya being common among them. Pratishaya is a Vata Pradhan disease occurs due to accumulation of Doshas in Uttamanga. Allergic Rhinitis is a global health problem and is increasing in prevalence. In the present study 54 patients were selected randomly and treated with Sharisha Kwatha. The therapy proves to be an easily available, cost effective, herbal alternative in the management of Vataja Pratishyaya (Allergic Rhinitis). The signs and symptoms were studied before and after treatment. Results of study showed marked (40%) and moderate (60%) improvement in patients in 1 month except Granulation on posterior pharyngeal wall which was found non significant.

Keywords: Pratishyaya, Sharisha Kwatha, Allergic Rhinitis.