A Randomized Clinical Trial of Navaka Guggulu in Sthaulya

Abstract

Acharya Charaka has quoted Sthaulya under the eight varieties of impediments which are designated as Ashtaunindita Purusha, Ati-Sthaulya comprises one of them. Acharya Charaka also listed this problem under Santarpanajanita Vyadhi. According to Acharya Charaka basic treatment principle of Sthaulya is ‘Guru Apatarpana’. Navaka Guggulu is a polyherbal formulation initially depicted by Acharya Chakrapani in his text Chakradutt, written in 11^th century, under Medoroga. Aim & Objectives- The perception of the present study is to find out the clinical effect of Navaka Guggulu on Sthaulya. Material and Methods – To assess its therapeutic efficacy on Sthaulya, a clinical study was performed. Total of 21 patients of Sthaulya were selected randomly. Selection of patients was done on detailed clinical history, physical examination and other necessarily desired investigations irrespective of their gender, age and caste. Statistical Analysis –To obtained data of the clinical study, Efficacy of the therapy of Navaka Guggulu was statistically determined by Wilcoxon Signed Rank test and Paired t-test analysis. Results – On the basis of subjective and objective parameters, Navaka Guggulu shows positive result in the management of Sthaulya. Conclusion– Navaka Guggulu is found effective against Sthaulya by a randomized clinical trial.