Abstract

EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF DASHMOOLARISHTA IN CERVIVITIS: A PROOF-OF-CONCEPT STUDY

Swati Mohite*, Esha Kapoor, Bhagyashri Nagarkar

ABSTRACT

Dashamoolarishta, a well known polyherbal formulation used for different ailments especially for inflammation and need clnical validation of its efficacy in cervicitis wich is important but neglected disorder. Present research work was carried out with the aim to evaluate the efficacy of Dashamoolarishta on cervicitis. Study was conducted in perimenopausal patients to assess the efficacy of trial drug “Dashamoolarishta”. Total of 30 perimenopausal patients were selected for the study after screening 113 patients. Out of them, 30 patients completed the study. The trial drug Dashamoolarishta was given in the dose of 20 ml BD for 90 days with water and follow up was conducted after every 15 days. The study revealed the statistically significant decrease in cervical redness, swelling, low backache. Significant inflammatory changes were observed in pap smear test. ESR was significantly decreased after treatment. Dashamoolarishta is a potential drug for cervicitis.

Keywords: Dashamoolarishta, efficacy, Cervicitis