Abstract

CLINICAL EVALUATION OF BILVADI CHURAN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF GRAHANI ROG W.S.R. TO IBS (IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME)

Dr. Avneet Kaur* and Dr. Manu Sharma

Abstract

IBS is probably the most common gastro-intestinal disorder encountered by primary care Physicians. Due to high prevalence and many times incapacitating symptoms; IBS is the cause of both individual suffering & considerable socio-economic costs. Grahani Rog is an Ayurvedic disease which represents similarities with IBS. Study was done to evaluate the efficacy of Bilvadi Churan containing Bilva, Mochras, Bhang, Shunthi, Dhataki, Dhanya and Sounf, in the management of Grahani Rog. Thirty one patients of either sex with age group of 15-45 years with uncomplicated cases of IBS are selected. The trial drug was administered to the patients in dose of 3gm B.D with Takra. All patients completed the full 40 days treatment except one. The outcome of medicinal preparation on 30 patients by various assessment criteria were gained after statistical analysis of data obtained. Study showed highly significant result in abdominal pain, ati-srishtam, trishna, lohamgandhi udgar, gas & flatulence (p

Keywords: Grahani, IBS, Arochak, Varasya.