Abstract

THE EFFECT OF SHATYADI CHOORNA IN SHWASA W.R.T BRONCHIAL ASTHMA IN CHILDREN – A CLINICAL STUDY

*Dr. Mangala K. S. and Dr. Gavimath Shivanand

ABSTRACT

Bronchial asthma is the most common chronic disorder in children characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing associated with cough. Recurrent asthma symptoms frequently cause sleeplessness, fatigue, reduced activity and disturbances in school. It is the 3rd leading cause of hospitalization among children under the age of 15 years and is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. The present study was aimed to evaluate the effect of Shatyadi choorna in Bronchial asthma of children. A sample size of 30 diagnosed children who are suffering from Bronchial asthma between the age group of 6 - 12 years were selected from the O.P.D of Alva‟s Ayurveda medical college hospital, school surveys and camps. Shatyadi Choorna was given to the study group in the dose of 12gm in 4 divided doses / day along with honey for 28 day. The study showed that Shatyadi Choorna was found effective in relieving the symptoms of Bronchial asthma in children within the duration of 28 days.

Keywords: Bronchial Asthma, Tamaka Shvasa, Shatyadi Choorna.