Clinical Evaluation of Panchavaktra Ras in the Management of Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

摘要

Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of Panchavaktra Ras in the Management of Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis). Materials and Methods: A single blind clinical trial was conducted at Dr. Achanta Lakshmipati Govt. Ayurvedic Hospital, M.G. Road, Vijayawada. 50 patients were selected and trial drug was advocated in a dose of 300 mg. (2 tablets) twice a day with Trikatu and Arka moola twak kashaya as anupana . Treatment was given for 45 days with the result assessment recorded at every 15 days. Subjective and objective parameters were analyzed before and after the treatment. In subjective parameters Sandhi Shula, Jadya, Angamarda, Alasya, Agnimandhya and Vidvibandha are taken, while Sandhi Shotha , Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and R.A. Factor are considered as objective parameters. Results: It was observed that 48% were in mild relief group, while 50% were of moderate relief and there was Good relief in 2% of patients. Both Subjective and Objective parameters have been analyzed statistically. The relief of Sandhi Shula, Stabdata, Angimandya, Angamarda, Alasya and Vidvibandha found highly significant (P < 0.001) and same results in reduction Sandhi Shotha , ESR levels and RA Factor. Conclusion: Panchavaktra Ras prepared as per the textual standards is highly effective in Amavata and showing a way out to the individual suffering from this chronic disease. The study confirmed the effect of trial drug in Amavata (Rheumatoid arthritis) in improving the quality of life of patients without any untoward effects