Efficacy of Ashwagandhadi Leha Granules in comparison to Hyderabad mix on Karshya, undernutrition IAP grade I and II in children – a double blind randomized controlled clinical trial
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https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v13i5.2052Keywords:
Karshya, Undernutrition, Apatarpanajanya Vyadhi, Ashwagandhadi leha granules.Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Apatarpanajanya vyadhi with krushata (wasting) as a cardinal feature is a Karshya and is correlated with undernutrition. Underweight prevalence has decreased from 35.8% to 32.1% (NFHS 5 report). Despite various programmes like Akshaya patra, Rashtriya Bala Swasthya Karyakram to curb under nutrition, the results not satisfactory. Thus, WHO and GOI prioritize malnutrition research with emphasis on traditional food recipes. Researches on formulations like Drakshadi Gritha, Ashwagandha Granules and Prinan Modaka, Balya Biscuit and Kooshmanda avaleha mostly exploratory with few being controlled clinical trials. Studies using z scores assessment on WHO growth charts. Ashwagandhadi leha mentioned in Sahasrayogam – Lehya Prakarana indicated in Karshya possesses Balya property. Difficulty with administration of ghrita, leha yoga were due to the texture, smell or taste of. Thus, a pharmaceutically modified Ashwagandhadi leha granules was proposed for research. This is expected to be wholesome combination by virtue of its ingredients that cover the calorie, proteins, fat and calcium needs of the child along with pepper to enhance bio availability and immunity. Thus, the present study intends to evaluate the effect of Ashwagandhadi leha granules on Karshya, undernutrition IAP grade I and II. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a prospective, close-label, double blind randomized controlled clinical trial of total 40 participants diagnosed with Karshya, Undernutrition IAP grade I and II. Trial group subjects will receive for age group 2 to 4 years it will be 15g and for age group 5 to 6 years it will be 20g of Ashwagandhadi leha granules with 100ml milk BD orally, after food for 90 days. Control Group subjects will receive Hyderabad Mix in the similar way. DISCUSSION: The study is expected to show that the intervention of Ashwagandhadi leha granules is as effective as Hyderabad Mix in managing Karshya, Undernutrition IAP grade I and II.
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