EFFECT OF DHANYAKA HIMA ON GRISHMA RITUJANYA PITTATMAKA VIKAR: A CLINICAL STUDY
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda & Alternative Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
A Placebo controlled open labelled, randomized comparative clinical efficacy trial was conducted to study the effects of Dhanyaka Hima (Cold Infusion of Coriander Seeds) on Grishma Ritujanya Pittatmaka Vikar (Pitta - Heat disorders due to Summer Season) and to provide a cost effective remedy in this context. The study was conducted in 60 patients with the daily administration of 100 ml. of Dhanyaka Hima per day in Trial group and 1 Starch filled capsule each of 250 mg per day in Control group early in the morning daily for 30 days. The Upashaya Anupashayatmaka Effect (Efficacy) of Dhanyaka Hima was studied by the presence or absence of Grishma Ritujanya Pittatmak Vikar from baseline and at consecutive follow ups on 10th, 20th and 30Day. The symptoms considered were Daha (Generalised burning sensation in the body), Osha (Severe generalised burning sensation in the body with sweating and anxiety), Plosha (Localized burning sensation without sweating), Dava [Burning sensation in Mukha (Oral cavity) / Oshtha (Lips) / Talu (Palate)], Davathu i.e. Netradaha (Burning sensation in the eyes), Vidaha i.e. Hastapadatala Daha (Burning sensation in the Hands / Feet), Antardaha (Internal burning sensation), Dhumaka i.e. Shira / Griva / Kantha / Talu Dhumayanam (Feeling of hot fumes in the Head / Neck / Throat / Palate), Amlaka (Acidic Eructations), Atisweda (Excess Sweating) and Trishnadhikya (Excess Thirst). Grishma Ritujanya Pittatmaka Vikar were found predominantly in the Males or Students or in the individuals who are Mishrahari (Eating both Veg and Nonveg foods) or with Teekshnagni (High Appetite and Digestion Rate) or Mrudukoshtha (Easy Soft Digestive System) or Pittapradhana Prakruti (Pitta Dominant Constitution) or in the Madhayavastha of Ayu (Middle Age Span of Life). With statistical analysis by paired and unpaired t - tests, the changes in pathological investigations were insignificant. With statistical analysis of the clinical parameters by chi - square test, only Trishnadhikya symptom was relieved on 10th day while Davathu and Antardaha symptoms were relieved on 20 day. However, on 30 Day Dava, Vidaha and Dhumaka symptoms were relieved completely along with Trishnadhikya, Davathu and Antardaha symptoms. This clinical study concluded that Dhanyaka Hima is an easy, clinically effective, and economic remedy in the Grishma Ritujanya Pittatmaka Vikar (Pitta - Heat disorders due to Summer Season). The conclusion about regular administration of Dhanyaka Hima over a longer duration confirmed the importance of following Grishma Ritucharya (Summer Seasonal Regime) as well.
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Yogesh Shinde, Jagamohan Rathi
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