An Open Label Randomized Comparative Clinical Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Shodhan Basti Over Isabgol Husk In The Management Of Mala Avruta Pakvasyagata Vata (Chronic Functional Constipation)

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal condition characterised by unsatisfactory defaecation as a result of infrequent stools, difficult stool passage, or both. The term functional constipation (FC) has been proposed and defined by the Rome Foundation to help standardise the diagnosis of chronic constipation in the absence of physiological abnormality.Contemporary laxatives, which are generally used in Constipation, become habitual after some duration and gives only symptomatic relief. Moreover, these medicines never alter pathogenesis of disease.The formulation used in this study i.e., Shodhana Basti is indicated for the treatment of Mala avruta Pakwashyagata vata. With this idea present study is planned to evaluate the effect of Shodhana Basti in Mala avruta Pakwasyagata vata.The study will be An Open Label Randomized Comparative clinical trial.In Control Group**patients will be advised to mix 5gm of Isabgol husk ( Plantago ovata )in 200 ml of lukewarm water, stir well, and consume immediately twice a day for 15 days. In Trial group participants will get Shodhana basti in the Kaala basti pattern for a period of 15 days. After that follow-up will be conducted on 30th ,45th and 60th day.The data will be statistically analysed by and will be presented in the form of dissertation.