Abstract

A CLINICAL EVALUATION OF YASHTIMADHU GRANULES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UDARDA W.S.R. TO URTICARIA

Dr. Pooja*, Dr. A. Vijaya Lakshmi

Abstract

Background: Udarda, Sheetapitta and Kotha are described in Ayurvedic classics having Sotha, daha, kandu, raga as symptoms closely resembling Urticaria in modern medicine. Urticaria is a common hypersensitivity disorder affecting quality of life. Conventional antihistamines provides symptomatic relief but are associated with recurrence. Ayurveda offers herbal formulations with anti-allergic and immunomodulatory actions. Objective: A Clinical evaluation of Yashtimadhu Granules in the management of Udarda w.s.r. to Urticaria. Material and Methods: A single group study on 30 patients of age group 18-60year randomly selected from Dr.B.R.K.R. Goverenment Ayurvedic Hospital, Erraggadda, Hyderabad was conducted on diagnosed patient of Udarda (Urticaria) and Yashtimadhu granules with Sita were prepared and subjected to organoleptic, microscopic, physiochemical, phytochemical analysis. Patients were given 10gm of Yashtimadhu granules twicely daily after food for a period of 90 days. Patient were assessed before and after treatment using subjective parameters Varatidamsavata Sotha, Kandu, Daha, Toda, Jwara, Chardi and objective parameters Number Of Wheals, Itching. Statistical analysis was performed to assess therapeutic efficacy. Result: The intervention showed statistically significant improvement in both subjective and objective parameters. Marked reduction in subjective and objective parameters indicate the effectiveness of Yashtimadhu granules in Udarda. Conclusion: the study found to be statistically significant.

Keywords: Udarda, Yashtimadhu, Urticaria, Ayurveda.