A Clinical Study on the efficacy of Bimbimoola Vati in Shayyamutra (Enuresis) with reference to Nocturnal Enuresis
Abstract
Background: The ancient scholars have described this obstinate health problem of children as Shayyamutra. Shayyamutra is considered as a shameful problem in our society and it is most under diagnosed condition by the paediatrician, as it is known as self-limiting in nature. This disease is rampant in today’s society and become threatening as a burden of shame and guilt to the child. It is also a cause for inflicting stress upon the parents too. Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of Bimbimoola Vati in Shayyamutra and to study the etio-pathogenesis of enuresis in Ayurved and modern views. Methods: Group A (n=40) treated with Bimbimoola Vati along with Madhu While Group B (n=40) treated with Wheat flour Vati along with Madhu for 45 days. Conclusion: The drug Bimbimoola Vati have shown highly significant result in most of symptoms of Shayyamutra. (p<0.001). No any specific adverse drug reactions were found in both the groups.
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