Abstract

EFFECT OF SHADDHARAN CHURNA IN IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS): A CASE STUDY

Deepika Dwivedi*, Pramod Kr. Mishra, Anupam Srivastava and
Ajai Kumar Pandey

Abstract

The cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not fully known in modern medicine, but varieties of factors play a role. The diagnosis of IBS depends mostly on a complete history taking and physical examination of patient. Such type of patient is not completely manageable with modern drugs such as-anti-diarrhoeal, anticholinergic, anti-spasmodic, anti-depressants, and antibiotic, but it provide temporarily relief up to some extent. For the search of better care and cure patients are inclined towards other system of medicine including Ayurveda. As disease entity IBS is correlated with Grahani roga of Ayurveda, which is a functional disorder of gastro-intestinal tract. It is characterized by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel habits. A case of IBS was diagnosed based on Rome III criteria and Saddharana churna was given in a dose of 5gms bid after meal with lukewarm water for a period of 63 days with 21 days of follow ups. The case was assessed on subjective and objective parameters for three successive follow ups on every third week. There were significant changes observed on cumulative score of Rome III, mucus present in stool and CRP. No unwanted effects were noted during the trial period. It is safe & effective drug for management of IBS.

Keywords: Ayurvedic, Herbal drug, IBS, GIT disorders, Grahani roga.