Abstract of published research articles in Ayurveda
AYU Vol. 30 Issue No. 2 (April-June 2009)
Id.No.30209
Clinical
Trial of Lepidium
Sativum Linn (Chandrashura) in the Management
of Sandhivata (Osteoarthritis)
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NitaD.Raval **
T. N. Pandya
Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda,
Gujarat
Ayurved
University,
Jamnagar
Abstract:Lepidium sativum is used in many
part of Gujarat as an effective remedy for the disease
Sandhivata, Amavata and Katishula.Ayurvedic texts as well asmodern texts also reported its analgesicand anti inflammatory properties. In order to validate
this claim, a detailed comprehensive study of seed of the plant
is done. In this study total 98 patients were divided in two
groups. Trial drug group wastreated with Chandrashura churna and in placebo group,
patients were given capsulescontaining starchfor one month. The patients were subjected to the
evaluation of cardinal sign and symptoms of Sandhivata on the
basis of scores according to their severity, frequency and
duration before and after treatment. Result shows that
Chandrashura provides very good relief in cardinal signs and
symptoms like Sandhishula(Pain in joint), Sandhishotha
(Swelling), Sandhigraha (Stiffness), Sandhisphutana (Crepitus),
Sparshashyata (Tenderness), and Aakunchan prasaranjanya vedana
(Difficulty in movement).
