EFFECT OF KANCHANAR GUGGULU IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VATASHTHEELA W.S.R. TO BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (B.P.H.)- A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL.

Abstract

BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (B.P.H.) is a histological process that over the time may result in both anatomic and physiologic changes in the prostate gland and entire lower urinary tract. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (B.P.H.) is a disease where adenomatous enlargement of prostate gland causes obstruction of the urethra and bladder outlet. The enlarged gland puts pressure on the urethral passage and due to obstruction of urethra; development of numerous urinary symptoms. In Ayurveda the Vatashtheela (B.P.H) which is the type of Mootraghata (obstruction) may be correlated with BPH on the basis of similarity of symptoms. Mootraghata means Mootravarodh i.e. low urine output due to obstruction in passage of urine. Acharya Sushrut described 12 types of Mootraghata which reflect the symptom of retention of urine, incomplete voiding, dribbling, hesitancy, incontinence of urine etc, i.e. feature of lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS) and Bladder Outflow Obstruction (BOO), which can be correlated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in modern prevalence. As per studies, pathogenesis of BPH is well compared with samprapti of Granthi and Arbuda. Hence the drugs prescribed for the management of Granthi and Arbuda can be used in relieving the symptoms of BPH. Kanchanar Guggulu is well established drug in the management of Granthi and Arbuda. Kanchanar itself is Granthighna and Arbudaghna as well as Guggulu acts as Vata pacifying agent. So, in present article, the reassessment of Kanchanar Guggulu has been done in the management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia as it  helps to reduce the size of prostate gland resulting in sympotomatic relief.

Key-words - Mootraghata, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Kanchanar Guggulu