Abstract

EFFECT OF SITOPALADI CHURNA FOR SUBSIDING THE SYMPTOMS OF BRONCHITIS- A CASE STUDY

*Vd. Nahid Qamar, Vd. Vidya A. Thatere (Wasnik) and Vd. V. G. Patrikar

Abstract

Introduction: Bronchitis is a clinical disorder characterized by productive cough due to excessive mucus secretion in the bronchial tree, not caused by local broncho-pulmonary disease. The voice becomes husky, sputum is initially thick and scanty but later on more copious, muco-purulent and more easily to cough ups, tightness in the chest and sore throat like symptoms occurs. Aim: To assess the effect of Sitopaladi Churna for subsiding the symptoms of Bronchitis. Methodology: In the case study, a 72 yr male diagnosed as Bronchitis with symptoms of Cough, Sputum (thick & mucoid), Sore throat and Tightness in chest since 2 months. No H/O any systemic disease was studied. Disease was assessed by Pulmonary Function Test. The patient has given Sitopaladi Churna 5gm (1TSF) with Madhu in every 4 hours for 1 month with 7 days follow up and there is subsiding of symptoms were evaluated after study (1 month). Conclusion: Sitopaladi Churna is highly effective in subsiding the all symptoms of Bronchitis and also improving the Pulmonary Function.

Keywords: Sitopaladi Churna, Bronchitis, Cough.