A Comparative Clinical Study on Evaluation of Therapeutic Efficacy of Bilva and Mustak in Grahani Vikara w.s.r to IBS.

Authors

  • Vijay Yadav M.D. Scholar, P.G Department of Dravyaguna V.Y.D.S. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Khurja, Bulandshahar, U.P. Author
  • K Chandrasekhar Professor, P.G. Department of Dravyaguna V.Y.D.S. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Khurja, Bulandshahar, U.P. Author
  • Gyan Chand Morya Medical Officer, Government Ayurvedic Dispensary, 25 bed, Deoria, U.P. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2023.6601

Keywords:

Grahani, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Apakva Bilva Churna, Mustaka Churna

Abstract

Background & objectives: Grahani is a disease of great clinical relevance in  the modern era because of its direct link with the improper food habits and  stressful lifestyle. According to modern science this disease can be understood  under the context of Irritable bowel Syndrome (IBS) characterized by abdominal  pain and altered bowel habits with no particular structural pathology of the  gastrointestinal tract. Nowadays world is moving towards the system looking  eagerly for newer and safer drugs. So, there was selected a commonest and  cost effective drug in the management of Grahani, in the welfare of society.  In the present study Apakva Bilva fruit pulp in the form of Choorna (powder)  was selected in the reference of classical texts of Charak Samhita.  

Methods: A trail study was conducted in 40 patients fulfilling the criteria of  Grahani and divided into two equal groups: Group A and Group B. Patients  in Group A were treated with Apakva Bilvaphala churna 3gm with Takra(50ml)  BID after food along with Pathya Ahara and Vihara.Patients in Group B were administered with Mustaka Kanda (Tubes) churna 3gm with Takra(50ml) BID  after food along with Pathya Ahara and Vihara.It was used as a control group.  The study was carried out for a period of one month. Subjective parameters  of Muhur Baddha / Muhur Drava Mala Pravritti, Mala Swaroop: Durgandhita  /Picchila Mala, Udgara Pravritti : Madhura / Tikta / Amla, Trishna,  Arochaka,Vidaha were taken for study.  Results: The trial produced significant result among patients of Group A  with Group B in regard to relief in subjective parameters. Outcome of study  showed that the drug has vital action in remission of the symptoms.  Discussion & Conclusion: Thus, the study showed the effectiveness of Bilva  Churna in alleviating symptoms of Grahani. in comparison to that of control  drug Mustaka Churna. 

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Published

2023-06-30

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 6 (2023): International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga (Jun) (2023)

Section

Original Research Paper

How to Cite

Yadav, V., Chandrasekhar, K., & Morya , G. C. (2023). A Comparative Clinical Study on Evaluation of Therapeutic Efficacy of Bilva and Mustak in Grahani Vikara w.s.r to IBS. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 6(6), 01-10. https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2023.6601
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