EVALUATION OF EFFECT OF KRISHNADI CHOORNA IN MANAGEMENT OF TAMAK SHWASA

In the Current Study 60 Patients of Tamak Shwasa have been selected randomly divided in two groups. The patients showing classical symptoms of Tamak Shwasa such as Shwasakruchhrata (Dyspnoea), Kasa (Cough), Ghur-Ghurak Shabda (Wheezing or Rhonchi) During night, Kasten Shleshma Moksha (Difficult in Expectoration), Kasten Bhashya (Difficult in speech), Anidra (Insomnia) etc. were included in this study. For the present study we were given Krishnadi Choorna orally. It reduces Respiratory Rate effectively & increases Expansion of Chest, Breath Holding Time, and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate & Sustained Maximal Inspiration which was highly significant statistically as compared with Tab. Deriphyllin. 0ut of 30 patient included in Group A none patients showed total relief in symptoms, 7 patients were markedly improved (50 to 75%), 21 patients were improved (25 to 50%), 2 patients were unchanged (less than 25%). Out of 30 patient included in Group B none patient showed total relief in symptom, 3 patients were markedly improved (50 to 75%), 26 patients were Improved (25 to 50%), 1 patients were Unchanged (less than 25%). At the end of the study it was found that Krishnadi Choorna in Group A is more effective than in Group B.