Shatyadi Granules- Ayurvedic Anti Histamine – A Clinical Trial
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Abstract
Background: Bronchitis is nonspecific inflammation of the upper respiratory tract caused due to allergic and non-allergic factors. On exposure to allergens, the tracheobronchial epithelium may become significantly hypersensitized leading to a protracted cough lasting 1-3 week. It first presents with nonspecific upper respiratory infectious symptoms, such as arhinitis.3-4days later, a frequent dry hacking cough develops, chest pain may be prominent complaints in older children. Children are the wealth of tomorrow and a healthy child can lead the nation in future keep these facts in mind this study has been planned to provide better and safer life to the children suffering from vataja kasa in our society and for same purpose clinical study on Ayurvedic formulation shatyadi granules one of the most potential preparation explained in Ayurveda Samhita.
Materials and methods: Shatyadi granules were prepared in Parul Ayurved pharmacy Vadodara, Gujarat, India and was used in patient having allergic bronchitis. 20 patients aged between were enrolled from all different hospitals of Vadodara city. Special case record proforma and google forms were used for collection of data.
Results: significant antihistamine activity of Shati Vati was noted in 80% of the individual average dose 10gm in TDS.
Statistically significant results were observed in reduction of allergic bronchitis.
Discussion and conclusion: Shati Vati is the combination having the drugs with antihistamine effect and can be used in day to day clinical ayurveda practices.