Evaluation of the clinical efficacy of Varshaabu Lepa in the management of Uththana Vata Rakta

Abstract

Vatha Rakta is a variety of Vata Roga which shows a high prevalence in the world and caused by vitiation of both Vata and Rakta. When the process of Margavarana takes place in the “Rakta Marga” due to the abnormal and excessive accumulation of morbid Kapha and medas in the srotas, it ends up in the manifestation of Vata Rakta. It is two varieties, Uththana (superficial) and Gambheera (deep seated). The superficial variety of Vata Rakta gives rise to itching, burning sensation, expansion, pricking pain, contraction and brownish black red or copper colour in the skin. This study was aimed at finding the efficacy of an herbal formula Lepa including Hordeum vulgare, Glycyrrhza glabra Linn, Rinus commiunis, Sesamum indicum, Boeraria diffusa Linn., which was safe and effective external mode of the therapy for Uththana Vata Rakta without side effects. Pain, burning sensation, itching, oedema, local colour changes in the skin and walking ability are assessment criteria and assessment of the effect of treatment was done on the basis of relief of that subjective and objective parameters of Utththana Vata Rakta under a grading system. Thirty patients had participated for this study and patients were instructed to use herbal formula Lepa. Patients were selected randomly irrespective of their sex, religion, occupation and habitat. Patients were within the age group of 20 -70 years and presenting with Pratyatmaka Lakshana of Uththana Vata Rakta. All were advised to avoid the other treatment for Vata Rakta. Observations were recorded after one month. While considering the p value of Test group, p value < 0.05 for Pain, burning sensation, itching, oedema, local colour changes in the skin and walking ability. So According to the study, herbal formula Lepa has given a marked effect for reducing the symptoms of Uththana Vata Rakta