Literary study of Veshtan Chikitsa from 3 main Ayurvedic Samhitas along with the role of covering of head,forehead and ear region in patients of rhinitis

Phase 1

Recruiting

Brief Summary: This study is enrolled with the aim to study effect of Shiropariveshtan as Viharaj Chikitsa in patients of Pratishyay. This is randomised parallel group active controlled trial, double group study with total sample size 120, including patients with 4 symptoms as main symptoms of Pratishyay, age group- 20 yr. to 60 yr. Shiropariveshtan will be followed as mentioned in Sushrut samhita. Medicine (Vyoshadi vati) and Shiropariveshtan will be given for 5 days. The primary outcome will be significant effect of Shiropariveshtan in patients of Pratishyay. The secondary outcome will be reduced symptoms of Pratishyay.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

1)Age group-20yr.-60yr.
2)Patients of either gender.
3)Patients presenting any 4 symptoms as main symptom among following- kshavathu, nasa avarodh, atitrushna, shirashoola, gala-talu-oshtha shosh.

Exclusion Criteria

1)Patients having nasal deformities like DNS,etc.
2)Patients with comorbidity like DM, HTN, malignancy,etc.
3)Patients with any surgical procedures done around or on nasal area and nose.
4)Injury due to fall on face, injuries due to accidents.
5)Patients having Pratishyay as a symptom or complication of any disease or complication of any surgical procedure.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome will be significant effect of Shiropariveshtan in patients of Pratishyay.	3 to 4 days.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Symptoms of Pratishyay will be reduced.	5-7 days

Locations (1): Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Foundations College of Ayurved and Hospital, Pune
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Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India
Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Foundations College of Ayurved and Hospital, Pune
🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India
Dr Hemangi Vasudeo Shendye
Principal investigator
8668270678
hshendye@yahoo.com