Article: A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF SALSARADI CHURNA AND VIJAYSAR KWATHA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MADHUMEHA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TYPE-II DIABETES MELLITUS

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.096167

Pages: 28-31

Author: Phogat Pinku *, Garg Prabha, Mishra Anjana, Chaudhary Vijay

Abstract: The present era is full of chaos, stress and strain due to lifestyle modifications and change in dietary habits, urbanization and industrialization.This has led in the upsurge of many diseases and one of them is Madhumeha with special reference to Type-II DM. Currently, a number of anti-diabetic agents are available to control hyperglycemia but due to long term or lifelong application, their use is restricted because of the risk profile. Ayurveda is a rich treasure of safe and traditional materia medica which provides a promising field of drug research. Objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of Salsaradi Churna and Vijaysar Kwatha in the management of Madhumeha with special reference to Type-II Diabetes mellitus. Design: Open randomized single group clinical study. Group: Single group trial was conducted for 60 days on 15 subjects in whom 14 subjects completed the study. Main outcome measures: Subjective parameters- Prabhuta Mutrata, Avilmutrata, Pipasa, Kshudha, Klama, Karapada Suptaata, Karapada Daha, Galtalushosha, Atisweda, Daurbalya, Shithilangta and Madhurasaya. Objective parameters- FBS and PPBS. Results: The drugs were found effective in Madhumeha Roga as evidenced by reduction in the mean score of various subjective and objective parameters. 

Keyword: Madhumeha, Diabetes mellitus Type-II, Salsaradi Churna, Vijaysar Kwatha.