Efficacy of Sida cordifolia Linn. decoction as vehicle of drug (anupanam) in the management of joint disorders

Abstract

In 21^st century, whole world is returning back to ancient life style. As a huge medical system, herbal drugs are very effective for many diseases. However, Arthritis also controls by herbal drugs even though not efficiency reducing the symptoms of joint pain. This is the identified problem. Therefore, this research tries to correct that problem by treating vehicle (anupanam) with herbal medicine formula. In commonly patients are suffering from joint pain caused by Arthritis. This research was finding-out the efficacy of Sittamatti (Bala- Sida cordifolia Linn) decoction as an anupanam (Vehicle of drug). Control clinical study measured to assess the effect of the treatment by significant relief of symptoms of Arthritis within three months. This research is clinical control study and qualitative analysis research. Selection of samples (60 samples) and same time preparation of our new research drug is initial works. There after data collections and observation of the progress of the effect of the research drug. Finally, analyzed by the tables, charts and statistical way. According to tables, charts results; every table explained various angle of collection of the data and observations with sum of numbers and percentage level. Male samples are 60%, and Females are 40% in total sample population in research.  73.3% - High Marked improvement, 26.6% - Moderate improvement is this research result of whole results. Therefore, anupanam with medicine (Group-I) is best than medicine without anupanam (Group-II). Vatha Gajendra Singhe Rasa with Sida decoction, Mudakku Chooranam with Sida decoction treatment are better clinically efficacy than Vatha Gajendra Singhe Rasa without Sida decoction, Mudakku Chooranam without Sida decoction treatment.In statistical result says, compare with sample group-I & sample group-II was 0.0001 (p value < 0.05) within three month of treatment. Finally, we concluded effectiveness of our vehicle with medicine most effective than medicine control Group -II for symptoms of joint disorder significantly. In Arthritis symptoms, Joint Pain, tenderness, limitation of movements and swelling was highly notified changes as reducing within three months all symptoms.