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RANDOMISED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL TO COMPARE THE EFFICACY OF SHEPHALI PATRA KWATHA AND TRAYODASHANGA GUGGULU IN MANAGEMENT OF GRUDHRASI

Dr. Priya Bapurao Jadhavar* and Dr. Sadanand V. Deshpande

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Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine. Ayurvedic science describes what is essential and what is harmful for long lasting healthy and prosperous life. Ayurveda having aim, that is protection of health and prevention from disease which is possible due to the identification of disease And removal of the root Cause of the disease. Today medical science becomes advanced with the invention of newer and finest technology. Due to the easily available medical facilities, health awareness amongst people leads to increase in life span. In Grudhrasi piercing type of pain which restricts the movement of affected leg, make his walking pattern like bird vulture and put him in disgraceful condition. Grudhrasi is routine disturbing disease due to pain, chankramankashtata. In modern limited medical science limited temporary treatment option available like analgesic, NSIDS or steroids. In Ayurveda plenty of drugs and their many kalpanas are effective on Grudhrasi (sciatica). Present study on Shephalipatra Kwath and Trayodashang Guggulu by oral administration. To revalidate its efficacy in management of Grudhrasi (sciatica), this topic has been selected.

Keywords: Grudhrasi, Sciatica, Chankramankashtata, Shephalipatra Kwatha, Trayodashanga guggulu, Allopathy.