Health Condition 1: E46- Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Bala Churna is effective in the management of Karshya: Group A:(Experimental group): 41 patients â?? treated with Bala Churna for 56 days twice a day orally
Control Intervention1: Vidar
Sponsors
Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age group between 21-45 years irrespective of sex, religion, socioeconomic status and food habits. 2. Patients showing classical signs and symptoms of Karshya like, Kshudhaasahatva, Pipasaasahatva, Daurbalya, Nidrakshaya, Shushksphika, Shushkaudara, Shushkagreeva (16) 3. BMI below 18.5 kg/m2.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient depending upon steroids, analgesics drugs for the relief and currently participating in any other clinical trial (since last 6 month) 2. Patients who are known case of autoimmune disorders- diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism. Infectious diseases- Tuberculosis, HIV, congenital and hereditary problems, Malignancies, Malabsorption syndrome, chronic rectal bleeding, metabolic disorders and any other acute systemic illness. 3. Patient with reduced 5% or more of his/her bodyweight within last month of examination.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To study the effectiveness of Bala churna compared with Vidarikanda churna in the management of Karshya with special reference to Underweight to be assessed by Body Mass Index.Timepoint: follow up in 28th,56th day. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To review the latest available data and literature of Karshya and Underweight. 2. To achieve an effective and economical treatement for Karshya.Timepoint: follow up in 28th,56th day. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Mritunjay Vedprakash Sharma
Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Hanuman Nagar Nagpur
Outcome results
None listed