Clinical Evaluation of Tamra Yoga in Rajo Kshaya With special reference to PCOD

Abstract

Background: Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is one of the most common endocrinological disorder affecting women of reproductive age in the recent times. Based on clinical features, this disease can be correlated with the condition Rajo Kshaya (Oligomenorrhoea or Amenorrhea) mentioned in Ayurveda. Tamra Yoga is one of the special formulations found in Rasa Tantra Sara va Siddha Prayoga Sangraha - Prathama Khanda – Bhasma Prakarana. Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of Tamra Yoga in the treatment of Rajo Kshaya w. s. r to PCOD. Materials & Methods: A total of 32 patients having signs and symptoms of PCOD were selected for the non-randomized, non-group, open labeled clinical trial. Tamra Yoga was administered in a dose of 655 mg two times a day after meals with hot water for 45 days. Follow-up was done after a period of 45 days. Evaluation was done totally grounded on the variations in the clinical features of PCOD and observations made by ultrasound. Results were analyzed statistically using ANOVA test. Results: Statistically highly significant relief (P<0.001) was seen in Interval and Duration of menstruation, Quantity of menstrual bleeding, Pain associated with menstrual bleeding, Right and Left Ovarian volume, Number of follicles and in Acne. Conclusion: This study substantiates the efficacy of Tamra Yoga in the management of PCOD.