Health Condition 1: null- Vali Azhal Keel Vayu (Rheumatoid arthritis)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Muddakku vatha choornam (internal) and vatha mega Narayana ennai(external): 2 gm of Muddakku vatha choornam administered orally twice a day with honey for a period of 48 days.
Control I
Sponsors
Ayothidoss pandithar hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Age: 20- 60 years 2) Sex: Both male and female 3) Any of the following three symptoms Pain and swelling in three or more joint Morning Stiffness Rheumatoid factor positive Deformities like Swan neck and Buttton hole deformity Rheumatoid nodules 4) Symmetrical joints involvement 5) patient willing to undergo laboratory Investigation 6) Patient willing to sign the informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Pregnancy and lactation 2) Tubercular arthritis 3) Gouty arthritis 4) Diabetic Mellitus 5) Malignant Hypertension 6) Any other systemic illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed by European League against rheumatism (EULAR)and prognosis is assessed by modified health assessment questionnaire (MHAQ) Reduction of pain is assessed before and after treatment by Universal pain assessment scale using Questionnaire Improvement in restriction of movements is assessed by restricted movements assessment scaleTimepoint: 48 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1)Safety study of drugs Muddakku vatha choornam 2)Analytical study of drug muddakku vatha choornamTimepoint: 48 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDR NJ Muthukumar
National Institute of Siddha
Outcome results
None listed