A prospective clinical study of Shwasa Kasa Dashemani Ghana Kashaya in Kaphaja Kasa w.s.r. to Chronic Bronchitis

Background: As per Ayurveda all the respiratory disorders are understood under the concept of Pranavaha Srotovikara wherein Shwasa and Kasa hold on the major role. Kaphaja Kasa is a chronic illness of respiratory tract which requires adequate treatment. The drugs mentioned in Kasahara and Shwasahara Dashemani Gana are effective in the illness. Aim and objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Shwasa Kasa Dashemani Ghana Kashaya in Kaphaja Kasa / Chronic Bronchitis. Methodology: A clinical study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Shwasa Kasa Dashemani Ghana Kashaya in Kaphaja Kasa w.s.r to Chronic Bronchitis. The study was conducted at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Hospital of Ayurveda, Udupi on the subjects of diagnosed with Kaphaja Kasa/ Chronic Bronchitis irrespective of their gender, caste or creed. A total of 40 participants who met the diagnostic and inclusion criteria of Kaphaja Kasa/Chronic Bronchitis were chosen for the study wherein all of them received oral administration of 10 ml of trial drug along with 50 ml of warm water as Anupana, twice in a day. Subjects were scored based on subjective and objective parameters and were assessed on 0th and 15th days i.e., before and after the treatment. The data obtained was statistically analysed by ‘Paired t test’ and ‘Wilcoxon signed rank test’ for objective and subjective data respectively. Results: The results revealed that there was a significant improvement in relief by a mean percentage of 55%. Conclusion: Shwasa Kasa Dashemani Ghana Kashaya showed significant efficacy in reducing signs and symptoms of Kaphaja Kasa.