Evaluation of the Efficacy of Krushanadi Churana in Tamaka Shvasa (Bronchial Asthma): A Clinical Trial

Abstract

Introduction: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory non communicable diseases characterized by difficulty in breathing due to obstruction and hypersensitivity of   airways.  Despite highly effective therapies, treating asthma is still a challenge due to inadequate resources, weak health care system and poor communication gap between health care providers and the patients. Ayurveda has explained respiratory disorders under Shvasa. Classical pragmatic approach has vast potential in successfully managing the respiratory disorders.

Material and method: The clinical trial was designed to assess the efficacy of Krushanadi churana in 30 patients diagnosed with bronchial asthma. The objective assessment was done by spirometry and subjective assessment through WHO symptoms score performa.

Result: Present trial documented highly significant change in Forced Vital Capacity and Forced expiratory volume along with significant reduction in the symptoms of amaka svasha after 7 days intervention. The percentage relief in each patient in trial group was found 55.8%. Conclusion: It is  inferred from the study that   Krushanadi Churana with Aadrak svarasa anupana is effective in Tamak Shvasa.