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VOL. 5, ISSUE 5 (2020)
Comparative effect of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) and Chincha (Tamarindusindica) Matrabasti in Katigraha (Low backache): A study Protocol
Authors
Shweta Parwe, Milind Nisargandha, Snehal Bhende
Abstract
Background: Katigraha is the common type of problem the present world is facing. Katigraha is one of the vatavyadhi which is the problem of lumber region. Even though this disease is not life threatening but it hampers the daily activity of person. It is described as a separate disease in the classical text Gadanigraha and Acharya Sharangdhar considered it as a nanatmaja vatavyadhi. Acharya Shodhayla described it is a condition characterized by pain and restricted movement of kati (back region). Kati itself is one of the seats of vatadosha and the root cause of disease is aggravated by vata. Aim and Objectives: to study the comparative effect of Ashwgandha and Chincha in Katigraha and to compare the effect of Ashwagandha and Chincha on Functional Disability of Index, ROM and Schobers Test. Methodology: We will plan that 30 patients will be divided randomly into two groups (15 in each). Group A- Ashwagandha oil matrabasti 60 ml will administer for seven days after food and Group B- Chincha oil matrabasti 60 ml will administer for seven days after food. Results: Changes will be observed in subjective and objective parameters. Conclusion: Ashwagandha oil and Chincha oil matrabasti will reduce the symptoms of katigraha and will be lowering the scoring on functional disability index, reduce the length of Schobers test and will changes on range of motion.
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Pages:523-526
How to cite this article:
Shweta Parwe, Milind Nisargandha, Snehal Bhende "Comparative effect of <em>Ashwagandha</em> (Withania Somnifera) and <em>Chincha</em> (Tamarindusindica) <em>Matrabasti</em> in <em>Katigraha </em>(Low backache): A study Protocol". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 5, Issue 5, 2020, Pages 523-526
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