Abstract

EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF DARVYADI KWATH KAWAL IN GALAGRAH (PHARYNGITIS)- A PILOT STUDY

Dr. Sakshi Chauhan*, Rajeev G. Dole, Pramod P. Diwan and G.B. Patil

Abstract

Pharyngitis is a sore throat caused by inflammation of the back of the throat .Throat disorders are one of the most troublesome problems of modern era. The condition is the usual phenomenon in pediatric population due to intake of cold drinks, junk food etc. Hence this disease is more recurrent now a days than earlier. Throat is considered as a common pathway for the respiratory and digestive tract. Any kind of alteration in normalcy in its structure and structural based function in throat region has been considered as kantha or Gala roga in Ayurvedic texts. One of the throat disorders as mentioned in Ayurvedic Samhitas is “Galagrah” which present features same as seen in pharyngitis like Pain in throat, Congestion in posterior pharyngeal wall, fever etc. Hence pharyngitis can be correlated with Galagrah. So here we analyse the action of Darvyadi kwath kawal in treatment of Galagrah as it has properties which can alleviate symptoms of Pharyngitis. In this pilot study an attempt has been made to highlight the view of ancient and modern science concerning with conceptual understanding of its etiology, diagnosis of Pharyngitis (Galagrah) and its Ayurvedic treatment. The present study has shown that Darvyadi kwath kawal is highly valuable in the management of Pharyngitis.

Keywords: Pharyngitis, Galagrah, Darvyadi kwath kawal.