“Evaluate The Efficacy Of Ashwagandha Taila Matra Basti & Tamsulosin Hydrochloride In Ashtheela W.S.R.Bph (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)

Abstract

Diseases are named according to Ruja (Shoola), Varna (Pandu), Samathan (Nidan), Sthana (Amashaya), Sansthan (Aakruti or Swaroop). According to these parameters diseases are innumerable. Astheela vyadhi is also named according to above given principle because in the case of Astheela vyadhi, Astheela gland becomes hard, cubic just like a stone. According to Acharya Sushruta has described Astheela as round stone called Astheela. A long & round box of iron which is used by blacksmith is also known as Astheela. A gland of the same structure as above given description is known as Astheela. Astheela is a gland when it gets enlarged upwards and gets bulge, it obstructs the passage of urine and stool. This disease condition is called as Vaatastheela. In most of the cases watchful waiting is carried out along with the use of alpha blockers, unfortunately alpha blockers having limited efficacy and can be associated symptoms like dizziness, hypotension as well impotence. If obstructive symptoms persist surgical interventions may be needed. Hence the Ayurvedic treatment for urinary disorders as well the symptoms associated with the alpha blockers can be considered for study.  In Mutrastheela a swelling is manifested in between the Gudamarga and Basti which causes obstruction. The disease presentation reveals that there will be extra growth due to an abnormal functioning of vitiated Vaata dosha. According to Samhitas the vitiated Vaat dosha is treated with Basti Chikitsa.  The Mutrastheela/Vaatastheela resembles the disease BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). These men need treatment from physicians & urologists.

Ashwagandha Taila Matra Basti Chikitsa has a property like-  Vaata-kapha shaman, Vajikaran, Shukral, Mutral, Shothhar, Rasayan, rejuvenator (restore youthful vigor) as well as the pharmacological activity such as anti-inflammatory, alterative (able to restore normal health), Immune modulo activity, anti-ageing, anti-tumour activity, deobstruent (removes obstruction by widing opening of ducts) hence Ashwagandha formulations (Ashwagandha Kwath) and Ashwagandha Taila Basti chikitsa may be useful.