World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF SALLAKI, HARIDRA AND GUDUCHI KASAYA IN NON-SPECIFIC KNEE EFFUSION

Dr. Durga Katarmal*, Dr. P. Hemantha Kumar and Dr. Narinder Singh

ABSTRACT

Purpose of the study: Non-Specific knee effusion - a life style disorder, can be defined as the abnormal accumulation of the fluid in the knee capsule or the adjoining supra-patellar bursa. It may result from trivial injuries of sub-acute strength. Symptoms include pain, swelling and stiffness. Contemporory science deal this disorder with the help of NSAIDS, crepe bandage application but this provides only temporory results along with established potential side effects of long term use of side efffects of NSAIDS. In the present study, an attempt has been made to establish the combination that can be an effective conservative management for the patients suffering from Non-specific knee effusion. Methods: On the basis of clinical features and routine investigations, 25 patients suffering from Non-specific knee effusion were selected from the OPD and IPD of PG Department of Shalya tantra, N.I.A., Jaipur. Patients were administered dried crude extract of Sallaki (Commiphora wightii) 500 mg and Haridra (Curcuma longa) 500 mg in separate capsules along with Guduchi Kashaya (Tinospora cordifolia)50 ml in decoction form twice a day continuously for 2 months orally. Patients were advised to use crepe bandage in their routine life. Result: Data obtained was statistically analysed and it was observed that combination under consideration provides permanent relief in mild and moderate grades of Non-specific knee effusion. Conclusion: Hence both the combination –Sallaki along with Haridra and Guduchi Kasaya can be successfully used in the management of Non-specific knee effusion.

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