RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL ON ERANDAMULA GHANAVATI WITH NASYA IN MANYAGRAHA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS

Abstract

Background: Cervical spondylosis is defined as degenerative changes occurring in the discs and cervical spine. Stating these changes is to be almost universal in the elderly. Cervical Spondylosis correlated with Manyagraha in Ayurvedic perspective. Aim: Aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Erandamula Ghanavati and Anu Taila Nasya in Manyagraha. Methods: The Group in which Erandamula Ghanavati and Anutaila Nasya were given to patients was termed as Trial Group. The Group in which Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu and Anutaila Nasya were given to patients was termed as Control Group. During this study 104 patients out of 150 were equally divided into Trial and Control Group by lottery method and comparative study was done. Statistical analysis was done using appropriate tests. Results: Erandamula Ghanavati along with Anu Taila Nasya has reduces symptoms of Manyagraha. Total effect of therapy is more in Trial group as compared to the Control Group. Discussion: As stated by Charak Erandamula is best Vatahara drug. Its Rasa, Virya and Vipak are helpful to alleviate Vata. Erandamula having Snigdha, Madhuraproperties is going to be beneficial in Dhatukshayajanya Vatavyadhi. Conclusion: Erandamula Ghanavati along with Anu Taila Nasya has beneficial for patients of Manyagraha.