Article: A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY OF RAASNA GUGGULU AND RAKTAMOKSHANA WITH RAASNA GUGGULU IN GRIDHRASI (SCIATICA)

Article Category: Original Research articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.15377

Pages: 87-93

Author: Gopal Singh *, Ajay Kumar Gupta

Abstract: The incidence of Gridhrasi has increased over time because of human beings' changing lifestyles. In allopathic science, its treatment is mainly focused on relieving pain by using analgesia, muscle relaxants, etc., all of which have some side effects. Raktamokshana using modified Shringa Yantra and Raasna Guggulu drug, were selected for this study. Aim: The present study aimed to compare the impact of Raasna Guggulu (orally) alone and Raktamokshana by modified Shringa Yantra and Raasna Guggulu (orally) in Gridhrasi. Settings and Design: It was an open comparative clinical trial conducted on 36 patients of Gridhrasi, divided into two equal groups based on a computer-generated randomisation chart. The duration of the trial was 18 months. Materials and Method: Patients were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria after obtaining written informed consent. Statistical analysis: The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, and Mann Whitney U tests were used to test significance in each group and inter-group comparison. Result: The results showed that the effect of Raktamokshana by modified Shringa Yantra and Raasna Guggulu (orally) is more than that of Raasna Guggulu (orally) alone in Gridhrasi. Conclusion: Both the interventional modalities used were found effective in Gridhrasi, and no side effects were observed during or after the study so they can be safely used as an alternative to other modalities with multiple side effects. 

Keyword: Gridhrasi, Sciatica, Raktamokshana, Modified Shringa Yantra, Raasna Guggulu