A Clinical Study of Kanchanara Patra Phanta in Management of Hypothyroidism

Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder. Primary Hypothyroidism is up to 8–9 times more common in women than in men, and the prevalence increases with age, with a peak incidence between the ages of 30 and 50 years. According to Ayurveda, this disease is termed as Galaganda. Acharya Sushrutha opines that a swelling in the neck, big or small hanging-like scrotum is defined as Galaganda; this disease, is characterized by vitiation of Agni along with Kapha and Vata dosha. Various Shodhana and Shamana chikitsa have been mentioned for Galaganda. Kanchanara (Bauhinia purpurea Linn) is one such drug mentioned for the treatment of Galaganda by Acharya Bhavaprakasha. As there is an ambiguity about effective and successful treatment for Hypothyroidism due to its varying signs and symptoms, it necessitates finding an effective formulation for treating Galaganda (Hypothyroidism). Aim: To assess the efficacy of Kanchanara patra phanta in Hypothyroidism. Materials and methods: This study was a randomized, open labeled, non-controlled, interventional clinical trial with before and after evaluation of data in a single group. A single group of 30 study samples was recruited based on the assessment criteria and study was conducted for a total of 30 days period; Assessment of the condition was done with regular follow-ups of day 1, 15 and 30. Conclusion: 30 days (twice daily) of internal administration of Kanchanara patra phanta showed highly significant efficacy in pacifying the symptoms and reducing the levels of TSH.