Title: a Randomized Open-label Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Shephalika Patra Kashyam in the Management of Gridhrasi with Special Reference to Sciatica

Author(s)	Dr. Riya Raskotra, Dr. Nitin Mahajan, Dr. Sourabh Gupta
Country	India
Abstract	ABSTRACT Context: Ayurveda is a practical science of living whose principles are relevant to daily life, addressing harmony and longevity. Gridhrasi is a debilitating disease mentioned in Ayurvedic classics that hampers the ambulatory function of patients. It is corelated with Sciatica in modern medicine. Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of Shephalika Patra Kashyam (trial drug) and Sahacharadi Kashyam (controlled drug) in the management of Gridhrasi w.s.r. to Sciatica. Methodology: A randomized, open-label, parallel-group clinical study was conducted with 30 subjects (15 per group) for a trial period of 45 days. Group A received oral Shephalika Patra Kashyam and Group B received oral Sahacharadi Kashyam. Results: Both interventions showed highly significant relief. Group A showed a 72% overall improvement, while Group B showed a 59% improvement. Shephalika Patra Kashyam showed higher efficacy in reducing cardinal symptoms like Ruk (pain), Stambha (stiffness), and improving SLR test results. Conclusion: Shephalika Patra Kashyam is a potent, safe, and cost-effective Ayurvedic therapy for the management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica).
Keywords	GRIDHRASI
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-30

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