A Clinical Evaluation of Kushtha (Saussurealappa.–C.B.Clarke.) on Shukradushti w.s.r. to Seminal Parameters and Sexual Health Parameters
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Kushtha is a well-known plant since Vedic era. It is botanically known as Saussurea lappa– C.B.Clarke. belonging to the family Asteraceae. In present study roots of Saussurea lappa were procured from Dehradun and Gokshura fruit from periphery of Jamnagar and authenticated in Pharmacognosy laboratory of I.P.G.T. and R.A. Clinical study was designed as randomized, prospective, single blind, controlled, parallel and exploratory. In present study 28 patients were randomly divided in two groups. Group A was treated with Kushtha Churna, 1 gm /twice with lukewarm water and Group B (Control) was treated with Gokshura Churna, 2 gm /twice with lukewarm water for 60 days each. Total 25 patients completed the treatment; 13 in Group A and 12 in Group B. The assessment was done on the basis of changes in classical sign and symptoms of Shukradushti, seminal parameters and sexual health (parameters) observed before and after treatment. The obtained results were analyzed statistically. Encouraging results were found in Shukradushti, semen parameters and sexual health parameters.
Authors and Affiliations
Dharmendra P Jani, B. R. Patel
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP277065
- DOI -
- Views 95
- Downloads 0
Concept of Aahar According to Prakruti
Ayurveda is a medical system that deals not only with body but with the mind and spirit as well. Ayurveda emphasizes on consuming healthy and nutritious diet. Diet is considered to be a vital for a human body as it provi...
A Case of Lumbar Disk Disease with Spondylolisthesis Successfully Managed by Siravedha: A Case Report
Disk-related complaints, particularly Low back pain are very common. Once in a life time all of us suffer from symptoms related to degenerative changes of the intervertebral disc disease. Back pain is second only to the...
Medical Ethics and Etiquettes described in Classical Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a science of life with a holistic approach to health. It is one of the oldest medical systems, which comprises thousands of medical concepts as well as detailed description related to medical ethics, social e...
Clinical Trial of Phalatrikadi Yoga in the Management of Hyperlipidemia
Sthaulya or Obesity is a metabolic disorder and it is common among those people who consume excessive medakara ahar and vihar, lack physical activity, those who experience stress, improper dietary habits etc. W.H.O. now...
Ayurvedic Management of Madhumeha – A Case Study
Diabetes mellitus is the disease afflicting mankind since a very long time. Over 30 million have been diagnosed with Diabetes in India and it is one among the cause for morbidity, which makes the life of individual miser...