A comparative clinical study on efficacy of Mashaparni and Kapikachu in Oligospermia

Dr. Praveen NB; Dr. V. A. Chate; Dr. Anand Katti,; Dr. Shreevathsa

doi:10.21760/jaims.v3i04.440

Dr. Praveen NB Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Ayurveda Samhita and Siddhanta, Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Dr. V. A. Chate Associate Professor, Department of Ayurveda Samhita and Siddhanta, Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, india.
Dr. Anand Katti, Associate Professor, Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA.
Dr. Shreevathsa Professor & HOD. Department of Ayurveda Samhita and Siddhanta, Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, india.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v3i04.440

Keywords: Shukra, Shukrakshaya, Oligospermia, Mashaparni, Kapikachu

Abstract

Introduction: Oligospermia is deficiency of sperm cells in semen. It is one of the main causes for male infertility. Prevalence of male infertility is around 7%. Recent studies showed that nearly 2-5% couple around world is suffering from the problems of inability to achieve conception. The normal process of spermatogenesis will be affected due to mechanical life, stress, strain and unhealthy food and various changes occur in the life style. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Mashaparni and Kapikachu in Oligospermia. Materials and Methods: Data was collected by randomized sampling through lottery method with a minimum of 30 subjects of Oligospermia with respect to age and sex, irrespective of caste, religion and socio economic status. These subjects were assigned into 2 groups A and B with 15 subjects in each group. Duration of the intervention was 3 months. Results: Results obtained were statistically insignificant between both the groups. Conclusion: On the basis of the result of this study it was concluded that, both prescribed drugs will increase sperm count significantly.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

WHO, Laboratory manual for the evaluation and processing of human semen, Ed 5, Cambridge University Press 2010.

Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya, Charaka Samhita by Agnivesha, Ayurveda dipika commentary of Chakrapani Datta, Reprint Ed, Varanasi, Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashan 2009, p.250.

Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya and Narayana Ram Acharya, Sushruta Samhita by Sushruta with Dalhana commentary, Reprint Ed, Varanasi, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Samsthan, 2012, p.385.

Pt. Hari Sadashiva Shastri Paradakara, Astanga Sangraha by Vagbhata with Sarvanga sundara commentary of Arunadatta & Ayurveda rasayana commentary of Hemadri, Reprint Ed, Varanasi,
Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashan, p.316

Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya, Charaka Samhita by Agnivesha, Ayurveda dipika commentary of Chakrapani Datta, Reprint Ed, Varanasi, Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashan 2009, p.33

G.S.Pandey (Editor), Chunekar K C, Bhavaprakasha Nigantu. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Krishnadas Academy; Reprint Ed-2015, p.342.

Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya, Charaka Samhita by Agnivesha, Ayurveda dipika commentary of Chakrapani Datta, Reprint Ed, Varanasi, Chaukhambha Surabharati Prakashan, 2009, p.103

Vaidya Jadavji Trikamji Acharya and Narayana Ram Acharya, Sushruta Samhita by Sushruta with Dalhana commentary, Reprint Ed, Varanasi, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Samsthan, 2012, p.69.