A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF AVAPEEDAKA SNEHAPANA WITH DHANYAKA GOKSHURA GHRITA AND MAHABALA GHRITA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disorder of the Mutravaha Srotas, characterized by lower urinary tract symptoms such as hesitancy, increased frequency, nocturia, weak stream, and incomplete bladder evacuation. In Ayurveda, similar symptomatology is described under Mutraghata, particularly Vatasthila, which arises due to Apana Vayu Dushti. Avapeedaka Snehapana, a unique method of Sneha administration described by Acharya Charaka and Vagbhata, involves providing Sneha before and after food digestion. It is especially indicated in Adho-Nabhigata Vikaras and conditions originating from Mutravegadharana. This technique aims to pacify vitiated Vata and facilitate smooth urinary flow through Srotoshodhana, Mridukarana, and Vatanulomana. Dhanyaka Gokshura Ghrita and Mahabala Ghrita, both referenced in classical texts, possess Mutrala, Shothahara, and Vatahara properties, making them suitable for correcting the underlying pathology of BPH. Considering the increasing prevalence of BPH and limitations of long-term modern therapies, an Ayurveda-based, safe, and sustainable intervention becomes significant.