Effectiveness of Shadbindu Taila Pratimarsha Nasya Along with Ghrit Bhrisht Haridra in Vataja Pratishyaya (Allergic Rhinitis): A Randomized Open Label Clinical Study

Abstract

Allergic Rhinitis has been recognized as global health problem which impairs quality of life and work efficiency of the person. It is an IgE mediated inflammation of nasal mucosa caused by allergen. Aim: Combined efficacy of the Shadbindu Taila Pratimarsha Nasya along with oral administration of Ghrit Bhrisht Haridra powder (Cow ghee roasted Curcuma longa L.) compare with oral administration of Ghrit Bhrisht Haridra powder alone in the management of Vataja Pratishyaya (Allergic Rhinitis). Material and Methods: This was randomized, open label clinical study. Randomly selected 60 patients of Vataja Pratishyaya were randomly divided into two groups (30 in each group). Allergic Rhinitis was assessed based on TNSS score, ESR and AEC. Group A patients were treated with combine therapy while Group B were advised to take only Ghrit Bhrisht Haridra powder for 45 days. Statistical analysis used: Relief in the symptoms were assessed in percentage and result were assessed by signed-ranks test, Mann Whitney, paired and unpaired ‘t’ test. Results: In group ‘A’ patients, 12.04% decrease in ESR was reported with (p<0.0001), while in group B only 3.57% decrease in ESR reported with (p=0.0029). Relief observed in Group ‘A’ on symptoms Rhinorrhoea, Nasal Itching, Nasal Obstruction and Sneezing were 73.66%, 94.74%, 86.90%, 88.15% respectively compare to 47.56%, 38.05%, 54.24%, 44.16% in Group ‘B’ with (p<0.0001) in both groups. Conclusion: Study suggested use of combined Ayurvedic therapy (Shadbindu Taila Pratimarsha Nasya along with oral administration of Ghrit Bhrisht Haridra powder) as therapeutic measure for Vataja Pratishyaya.