Evaluation of efficacy of Navakarshik Kwath Ghan in Sheetpitta with special reference to Urticaria

Authors

  • Rohan Rathod
  • Pooja P Thakre
  • Vinod Ade

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v11i3.1624

Keywords:

Sheetpitta, Koth, Udard, Tridosha Prakop, Urticaria, Navakarshik Kwatha Ghan

Abstract

Background: Sheetapitta (Urticaria) is one among the Tvak Vikara (Skin disease) that have similar Hetu (Cause) of Kotha and Udarda. Vata and Kapha are two "Doshas" (energies), which are primarily, disturbed which in turn is associated with Pitta resulting in Tridosha Prakopa (Aggravation of three energies) leading to redness, swelling itching on the skin etc. Symptoms include appearance of wheals all over the body with severe itching, burning sensation and pain. Symptomatology and causative factors of Sheetapitta can be considered similar to that of 'Urticaria'. Aim: This clinical study was carried out to evaluation of efficacy in Sheetpitta with special reference to Urticaria. Material – Navakarshik Kwath Ghan in dose of 2 tab of 500 mg twice a day with water after meal in duration of 15 days. Methodology – In this study include single group of 30 subjects of either gender in the age group of 16-60 years having complaining of reddish wheals, itching and pricking pain on body. Observation and Result  – Data regarding age wise, sex wise, allergy wise, diet wise, Prakruti (Nature) wise, hematological parameters and UAS (Urticarial Activity Score). Conclusion – Internal use of Navakarshik Kwath Ghan is found effective in the severity of itching. 

Author Biographies

Rohan Rathod

PG Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Center, Salod (H) Wardha. 

Pooja P Thakre

PG Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Center, Salod (H) Wardha. 

Vinod Ade

Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Center, Salod (H) Wardha.

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Published

02-10-2020

How to Cite

Rathod, R., Thakre, P. P., & Ade, V. (2020). Evaluation of efficacy of Navakarshik Kwath Ghan in Sheetpitta with special reference to Urticaria. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 11(3), 441–445. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v11i3.1624

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