Pravahika is one of the most common diseases in the tropical countries and its severity varies from mild to severe fulminating type including life threatening complications sometimes. In modern parlance it is closely related with amoebic dysentery which is a national health problem in India and other developing and tropical countries, which is caused by Entamoeba histolytica, a parasite amoeba found in 25% of Indian population in their colon. Only a small proportion of all those harboring E. histolytica in the colon suffer with invasive form of amoebiasis. Here, the efficacy of Pravahikahar Yoga which contains dried powder of seeds of Kutaja (Holarrhenaantidysenterica), herb of Mustak (CyperusRotandus), Fruit pulp of unriped Bilwa (Aeglemarmelos), bark of Babool (Acaciaarabica), Epicarp of Dadima fruit (Punicagranatum) and the fruit pulp of Amaltas (Cassiafistula), is tested in the treatment of Vataja Pravahika. 12 patients of Vataja Pravahika were registered and were given PravahikaharaYoga 2 tea spoons full (approx. 5 gm) 3 times a day with Honey (Madhu) as Anupana for 45 days. The result was calculated statistically for different assessment criteria and found to be significant. It may be new academic contribution to research workers and beneficial to the whole medical field.
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