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Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Constipation (

vibandha

) is a common clinical problem and symptoms of many diseases. It is not described as a separate disease in the classical text. Westerned life style, mental stress and diets are play major role in occurring in constipation (

vibnadha

). The diagnostic and evaluation of

vibandha

includes an proper history and investigation to exclude any other abnormalities and disease.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of

kalyanaka kshara

in

vibandha

.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A clinical trial was conducted on a group of 30 patients diagnosed with the help of rome III criteria and Bristol stool scale with constipation (

vibandha

). Patients were selected openly irrespective of their religion, race, occupation, sex etc. They were internal administered

kalyanaka kshara

, a herbal formulation, at a dose of 500 mg Bid a day for ten days for internal administration with ghee and monitored at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th and 15th days for any adverse effect and effect of drug. Symptoms of constipation like straining, lumpy and hard stool, stisfction after daefecation, nature of stool etc. were observed over the treatment.

RESULTS:

Analysis of result showed improvement in vibandha (constipation).

CONCLUSION:

Finally study concluded that

kalyanaka kshara

is effective in the treatment of

vibandha

.

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