A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF SHUNTHYADI GUGGULU AND TRAYODASHANGA GUGGULU IN GRIDHRASI
Gridhrasi is a pain predominant Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhi characterised by radiating pain through Sphik, Kati, Prishtha, Uru, Janu, Jangha and Pada in a sequential pattern. A number of medicines are available in market to treat this condition, but are associated with their side effects too. Hence, there arises a need for an effective, yet safe treatment for the suffering population to ease their problems of pain. In light of these considerations a comparative clinical study was planned to assess and compare the efficacy of two formulations, namely Shunthyadi Guggulu and Trayodashanga Guggulu. Statistically significant changes were observed in the symptoms like Ruk, Stambha, Toda, Muhuspandana, Tandra, Gaurava, Aruchi, Time taken to cover the distance of 50ft, SLR Active and Passive test (Affected leg). Keywords: Gridhrasi, Shunthyadi Guggulu, Trayodashanga Guggulu, Sciatica.