Clinical Efficacy of Simhyadi Kwath along with Shati Churna in Tamaka Shwasa (Bronchial Asthma)

https://doi.org/10.54037/WJPS.2022.100201

Abstract

Bronchial Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the lung airways resulting in episodic airflow obstruction.¹ the prevalence of Bronchial Asthma has increased continuously since the 1970s, and now affects an estimated 4 to 7% of the people worldwide.²   Increase amount of pollution with stressful lifestyle changes are major factors for Bronchial Asthma. Ayurveda explained Tamaka Shwasa which is most comparable to Bronchial Asthma. Modern science has many medicine with proven immediate effect but also has significant amount of adverse effects. World is looking towards other alternatives system of medicine which are comparatively safer and has significantly better results. Study was undertaken to access the efficacy of Simhayadi Kwath along with Shati Churna in Tamaka Shwasa. The clinical trial was carried out from OPD and IPD of A & U Tibbia College and Hospital in Delhi on total of 30 patients. Patients were treated with Simhayadi Kwath 20 ml and Shati Churna 2.5 gm QID for 90 days. Data was statistically analyzed for biological parameters, symptomatic relief and pulmonary function parameters. A significant decrease in AEC, ESR and Serum IgE were observed. The study suggests that Simhayadi Kwath with Shati Churna can be used as an effective drug regimen for bronchial asthma.