A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF SHIVA MODAK GRANULES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KARSHYA IN CHILDREN W.S.R TO UNDERNUTRITION

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:Under nutrition or under-weight are those who have their expected weight for age to be between (-2) to (-3) SD in growth chart.One in every three malnourished children in the world lives in India. AIM AND OBJECTIVES: Underweight mainly arises from inadequate diet and frequent infection, leading to insufficient intake of calories, protein, vitamins and minerals. Ahara Dosha is the main predisposing factor of this disorder and Alpasana and Vishamasana (false habits of intake) especially results in the development of Karshya.Present study was undertaken to find out the effect of Shivamodak Granules with nutritional supplement (Hyderabad mix) and only nutritional supplement (Hyderabad mix). 1. To evaluate the efficacy of Shiva Modak Granules long with a nutritional supplement in the Management of Karshya. 2. To study the concept of Karshya and Undernutrition in children. METHODOLOGY:Thirty patients were studied and randomly divided into two groups,of 15 patients each. namely Group-A and Group-B. Group-A received Shivamodak Granules with nutritional supplement (Hyderabad mix) in intervention of 60th day, follow-up was done on 90th day and Group-B received only nutritional supplement (Hyderabad mix), in intervention of 60th day, follow-up was done on 90th OBSERVATIONS & RESULTS:It was found that Group A and group B i.e. Shivamodak Granules with nutritional supplement (Hyderabad mix) and only nutritional supplement (Hyderabad mix), showed significant results in subjective parameters such as general weakness, state of hunger, activity or interest as well as in objective parameters such as weight in Kg, height in cm, chest circumference, mid arm circumferenceand B.M.I. but in percentage wise improvement is more in Group A as compare to Group B. day.30 Patient satisfying diagnostic criteria and age 3-6 years. CONCLUSION: The present study it can be concluded that through the nutritional supplementation in Karshya (underweight) children is essential, art the same time more emphasis has to be given to correct their impaired. Jatharagni bala with the Formulations like Shivamodak which will enhance appetite and metabolism.