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A comparative clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Swarasa and Kashaya of Nimba, Amrita, Bhumyamalaki, Bhringaraja and Katuki (NABBK) in the management of Kostashakhashrita Kamala vis-à-vis Viral Hepatitis

Authors :
Deepa S. Gangal
Shivappa A. Gangal
Source :
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS). 5:10-19
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Charaka Publishers, 2020.

Abstract

Kamala is a one among the Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara, where there is aversion towards all desires. Two types of Kamala are mentioned in Ayurvedic classics viz Kostashakhashrita Kamala and Shakhashrita Kamala. Kostashakhashrita Kamala in its definition includes the condition which is mentioned as viral hepatitis in western system of medicine. The treatment modalities described in Ayurveda for Kostashakhashrita Kamala include both Shodhana and Shamana. This study is an attempt to evaluate the efficacy of Nimba, Amrita, Bhumyamalaki, Bhringaraja and Katuki (NABBK) Kashaya and compare its efficacy with that of Nimba, Amrita, Bhumyamalaki, Bhringaraja (NABB) Swarasa with Katuki Churna in Kostashakhashrita Kamala vis-à-vis Viral Hepatitis. Overall difference between two groups showed statistically non-significant result with ‘p’ value 0.953.

Details

ISSN :
24563110
Volume :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS)
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........99df46be85881ea290949307a04ee968
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.5.6.2