A Clinical case study on Dhanyak Gokshur Ghrita Yavakshar Uttar basti in the management of Mutraghata w.s.r. to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Hemant Toshikhane,Mukund Dhule,Parappagoudra M,Shailesh Jaiswal

doi:10.47552/ijam.v12i3.1917

Abstract

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a common senile disease. The present modern conservative management includes use of alpha blockers and 5 alpha reductase inhibitors. In operative management various type of operative procedure may be done, out of which most commonly done now-a-days is TURP. However, both of these modalities cause various side effects. Through Ayurveda we can find solution for this burning problem of society. In Ayurved Samhitas, symptoms of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia described under Mutraghata disease. There are 12 types of Mutraghata; one of them is Vatashthila, which can be correlated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia disease. The general treatment of Mutraghata includes Uttar basti . Though Uttar basti is a traditionally used therapy, its efficacy with Dhanyak Gokshur Ghrita Yavakshar is not yet evaluated in the management of BPH. Uttar basti is cost effective and it may avoid surgery which ultimately results in increased quality of life of patients. So, in present clinical study, efficacy of Dhanyak Gokshur Ghrita Yavakshar Uttar basti in Vatashthila with special reference to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is evaluated.

Highlights

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia is an enlargement of prostate
In Ayurved Samhitas, symptoms of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia described under Mutraghata disease
There are 12 types of Mutraghata; one of them is Vatashthila, which can be correlated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia disease

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Introduction

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia is an enlargement of prostate. Symptoms related to BPH are one of the most common problems in the older males. Yavakshar Uttarbasti in Mutraghata w.s.r. to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Shailesh Jaiswal et al, Study on Dhanyak Gokshur Ghrita Yavakshar Uttar basti in the management of Mutraghata. Present Illness Before 1 month patient was apparently normal, later on patient got these following symptoms, Incomplete Emptying, increased frequency of urination, Intermittency, Urgency of urination and Weak Stream. He took treatment from nearby modern hospital but didn’t get any relief, so he came for its management in OPD of Shalya Tantra of Parul Ayurved Hospital Vadodara. Pradhankarma In aseptic precautions, 50ml glass syringe filled with Dhanyak gokshur Ghrita 30 ml and with Yavakshar 125mg was taken into right hand. Diagnosis The condition was diagnosed as a Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. (Mutraghata)

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