Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy

A Comparative Clinical Study of Uttar Basti, Chatuprasrtik Basti and Shatavaryadi Choorna in the Management of Kshina Shukra w.s.r. to Oligospermia.

  1. Achala R. Kumawat
  2. Dr. Gopesh mangal
  3. Dr. Karishma Singh

Abstract

Introduction: Issue related to male infertility are thought to play a role in the infertility of nearly 40% of couples facing fertility challenges. These include Azoospermia, Aspermia, Necrospermia, Oligospermia and Teratospermia etc. Ayurveda has a great role to play in such cases through its comprehensive approach and profound treatment like Panchakarma which corrects the basic physiology by eradicate the chief causative factors. Aim: This clinical study aims to compare the effectiveness of Uttarbasti, Chatuprasrtik Basti and Shatavaryadi Choorna for treating Kshina Shukra (oligospermia). Materials & Methods: eligible male patients with oligospermia between age group of 20 to 60 years were divided into three groups. Group A patients were given Uttar Basti with Bala Taila, 20 ml/ day for 3 consecutive days, followed by a three days gap. A total of 12 Basti sessions were administered. Group B Patients received Anuvasana Basti with 60 ml Murchhit Tila Taila and Chatuprasrtik Basti in a dose of 360 ml as per Kaal Basti schedule (16 days). Group C patients received Shatavaryadi Choorna 5gm orally twice daily for 16 days with Anupana of Ghrita, Madhu and Sharkara.  Primary outcome measure was changes in sperm count. Results: Uttarbasti raised the sperm count by 393.11% (P = 0.029), Chatuprasrtik Basti by 151.19% (P = 0.002), and Shatavaryadi Choorna by 145.67% (P = 0.045). Conclusion: All three treatments were found to be effective in management of Oligospermia. Uttarbasti had better therapeutic efficacy than Chatuprasrtik Basti and Shatavaryadi Choorna.

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