AN OPEN LABEL CLINICAL TRIAL OF KANCHNAR SYRUP IN TUNDIKERI (TONSILLITIS)

Abstract

AIM: To determine the efficacy of Kanchnar syrup in Tundikeri roga (tonsillitis) in children. OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy of Kanchnar syrup on graded subjective and objective parameters of Tundikeri roga (tonsillitis) in children. Study Design: Open label, Single arm clinical trial. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 40 children of Tundikeri for a period of 45 days. Subjective parameters Toda (Pricking pain), Daah (Burning sensation), Galoprodha (Dysphagia), Mukha daurgandhya (Halitosis), Sore throat, Jwara (Fever), Swara bheda (Hoarseness of voice), Kasa (Cough), Kathin shopha (Inflammation), Lasika granthi vriddhi (Enlarged jugulodigastric lymph nodes) and lab parameters Hb%, TLC, DLC, ESR were documented before and after the completion of treatment. Statistical Analysis used: Observations of the study were analysed, and findings were evaluated using Statistical technique. The tests adopted were-Wilcoxon Signed Rank test, Paired t-test using SPSS software. Results: Overall assessment of drug was done for subjective and objective parameters based on the significance of statistical test. Marked improvement was observed in 40% patients, moderate improvement in 22.5% patients, mild improvement in 30% patients and no change was seen in 7.5% patients. Maximum effect was seen in Toda and least effect was seen in Kasa and Lasika granthi vriddhi. Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is significant effect of Kanchnar syrup on sign and symptoms of Tundikeri with no side effects observed.