A randomized controlled clinical study of Amrutprabha Gutika in the management of Kaphaja Kasa

Background: Kaphaja Kasa is one of the five types of Kasa, where Kasa Vega is associated with Prabhuta-Snigda-Ghana-Kapha Nisteevana. The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of two Ayurvedic formulations, Amrutprabha Gutika which was unexplored Aushadha Yoga explained in Yogachintamani, Gutikaadhikara and Lavangadi Gutika explained in Vaidhyajivanam, Swasakasa Chikitsa in the management of Kaphaja Kasa. Materials and Methods: 60 patients fulfilling the Diagnostic and Inclusion criteria were selected for a Single Blind Comparative study, they were randomly allocated into 2 equal groups A & B, Group A and Group B received Amrutprabha Gutika and Lavangadi Gutika respectively in the dosage of 500mg, one tablet, twice daily, after food with Ushnodaka (lukewarm water) for 30 days, Assessment was done at baseline i.e.; 0th day, 16th day, after treatment on 31st day and after follow up on 46th day. Results: While comparing both the drugs clinically, Amrutprabha Gutika and Lavangadi Gutika showed effective results in Kaphaja Kasa. On statistically comparison within the groups, both the groups showed significant effect in Kasavega, Kapha Nisteevana, Aasyamadhuryata, Aruchi, Peenasa, Angagourava, TC, DC, ESR, AEC in both the groups. Conclusion: On statistical comparison between the two groups there is neither significant difference between Amrutprabha Gutika nor Amrutprabha Gutika is better than Lavangadi Gutika.