Randomized open controlled clinical study of therapeutic effect of oral administration of Shiva Guggul with comparison to Rasna Guggul in the management of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi with special reference to Sciatica in age group from 22 to 60 years.” Array Section Original Research Articles

Abstract

INTRODUCTION- Ayurveda is a science of life. This holistic ancient science has two objectives- 1) To maintain the health of healthy person, 2) To treat the sick person. The common symptoms of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi are pain which start from sphik and then radiate up to Kati, Prushta, Uru, Janu, Jangha, Pada, along with Stambha, Toda, Spandana, Tandra, Gourava, Aruchi. Grudhrasi comes under 80 types of Nanatmaja Vatvyadhi. It explained by various Acharya’s under Vatvyadhi chapter. Sciatica is a disease with neurological symptoms pertains to sciatic nerve. 

AIM & OBJECTIVES-To compare the effect of Shiva Guggul and Rasna Guggul in the management of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi with special reference to Sciatica in age group from 22 to 60 years.

MATERIALS &METHODS- Total 60 patients of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi selected randomly, which is then divided into two equal group i.e. 30 patients in each group. Giving intervention by Shiva Guggul in group A and Rasna Guggul in group B for 45 days treatment and followed up taken for therapy 45 days. Analysis of all patients were done and that result and conclusion were drawn.

RESULT & CONCLUSION- Shiva Guggul and Rasna Guggul both are effective in reducing subjective and objective parameters of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi. Shiva Guggul is more effective in reducing Vedana, Stambha, Toda, Tandra, Gourav, Aruchi, SNDT & SLRT. Rasna Guggul is more effective in reducing Tandra of Vatkaphaj Grudhrasi.