A comparative study of Triphala Kashaya and standard treatment (Allopurinol) in the management of Vatarakta (Gout)


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Author Details : Pooja Gopalrao Deshmukh, Mrudula Vinayak Joshi*, Vinayak Nilkanth Joshi

Volume : 10, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 10-13

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jpmhh.2024.004



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Ayurveda is a life science with prime goal of promotion of health and prevention of disease. Vatarakta is one of the main articular diseases. As the name suggests, vyadhi produced by conjugation of vitiated Vata and Rakta is called Vatarakta. The vitiated rakta causes margavarodha and dushti of Vata. Vatarakta is very similar to Gout from etiology and symptomatology.In this study 66 patients fulfilling the diagnostic criteria of Vatarakta based on Sandhishoth, Sparshasahatva, Stambha and Sandhitoda were selected. Triphala Kashaya 80 ml with 5 gm of Madhu was given orally in two divided doses at morning and evening in group A and group B was given tablet Allopurinol 100 mg for 28 days and effect on the symptoms was evaluated.Symptomatic improvement was observed with statistically significant results p<0>


Keywords: Vatarakta, Triphala Kashaya, Serum uric acid, Gout, Vatashonit, Allopurinol


How to cite : Deshmukh P G, Joshi M V, Joshi V N, A comparative study of Triphala Kashaya and standard treatment (Allopurinol) in the management of Vatarakta (Gout). J Prev Med Holist Health 2024;10(1):10-13


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Received : 17-04-2024

Accepted : 05-06-2024


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