A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY OF SHATAVARIGOPAKANYADI KASHAYA AND VASADI KASHAYA IN ASRIGDARA

Abstract

Background: Asrigdara is one of the most common Streeroga mentioned in which presents with the complaint of excessive bleeding per vaginum. It is caused due to the vitiation of Rasa dhatu, from which the Artava is formed. Considering the Nidanas of Asrigdara, it is clear that the Kapha Prakopaka Nidanas and Pitta Prakopaka Nidanas pave the way for Asrigdara. Considering the symptoms, Asrigdara can be correlated to dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) which occurs commonly during the extremes of reproductive age. Objectives: To compare the efficacy of Shatavarigopakanyadi Kashaya and Vasadi Kashaya in management of Asrigdara. Materials and Methods: Randomized comparative clinical study of two groups consisting 20 patients in each group suffering from Asrigdara. Group A - Shatavarigopakanyadi Kashaya 50 ml BD with Anupana of Sita and Madhu, Group B - Vasadi Kashaya 50 ml BD with Anupana of Sita and Ghrita Duration of Treatment: 2 consecutive cycles starting from 5th day of menstruation in each cycle. Results and Interpretation: Both the groups showed statistically significant results for all assessment criterias. Statistically there was no significant difference in curative effect between the groups. Conclusion: Both Shatavarigopakanyadi Kashaya and Vasadi Kashaya has statistically significant effect in Asrigdara.