COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EVALUATION OF VAMANA KARMA ALONE AND ALONG WITH PANCHAKOLA PHANTA IN HYPOTHYROIDISM (AGNIMAN-DYA)

Background: The sedentary lifestyle and stress-filled modern era have led to alterations in the activities of the neuro-endocrine system, causing newer health challenges like thyroid disorder. Hypothyroidism is one of the lifestyle and endocrinal disorders. There is no direct reference to the thyroid in Ayurveda classics, but all the metabolic processes of the body are under the control of Agni. Vamana Karma, followed by Panchakola Phanta, can treat Agnimandya. Aim: To compare the efficacy of Vamana Karma alone and along with Panchakola Phanta in Hypothyroidism (Agnimandya). Materials and Methods: A total of 40 patients of Hypothyroidism in the age group of 20 to 60 years fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected for trial & randomly distributed in Group A and Group B. Results: Statistically, Group B was found more effective than Group A in the management of symptoms of Hypothyroidism (Agnimandya). Discussion: Panchakola having Ushna, Tikshna, Laghu, Ruksha Guna, Katu Rasa, Katu Vipaka and Ushna Virya. It has Kaphavata Shamaka, Deepana, Pachana, Rochana, Lekhana, Sroto-Vishodhana and Shothahara properties. Panchakola is regarded as one of the most effective medications for treating Mandagni. In Agnimandya, Panchakola Phanta is useful for Amapachana and to increase the Agni.