An exploratory single-arm open-label clinical study to evaluate the combined effect of Vamana and Sarasvata Churna in reducing excessive daytime sleepiness
Background: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is inferred as persistent sleepiness and often a general lack of energy during the day even after apparently adequate or even prolonged nighttime sleep. The subjects may not be identifying excessive daytime sleepiness but may present as feeling tired, l...
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| author | Arathy Menon Devipriya Soman James Chacko P.V. Anandaraman Mahesh C. Kundagol K. Sreejith |
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| description | Background: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is inferred as persistent sleepiness and often a general lack of energy during the day even after apparently adequate or even prolonged nighttime sleep. The subjects may not be identifying excessive daytime sleepiness but may present as feeling tired, lack of energy etc. They may seem apparently healthy and without any other systemic illness. In the current health scenario there is a need for alternative interventions to manage this disease. Objective: This study was aimed to assess the combined effect of Vamana (therapeutic vomiting) and Sarasvata Churna in reducing Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Materials and methods: This was a single-arm exploratory open-label clinical trial. 10 subjects having EDS diagnosed using Modified Epworth Sleepiness Scale (MESS) with a score of 10–24 with proper exclusion were recruited from OPD and IPD, Department of Kāyacikitsa, Amrita School of Ayurveda. All the participants were clinically examined, sought for medical history and further checked biochemically to exclude any other systemic illness that may lead to this condition. Only healthy subjects with quality night sleep (assessed by PSQI) and without any other systemic illness were selected. The treatment protocol adopted was Vamana Karma followed by 30 days of Sarasvata Churna as Shamana Aushadha (medicine for pacification). Assessment was done using MESS on 0th day and after 30 days of Shamana Aushadha Sevana. After completion of treatment, the results were statistically analysed using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and final conclusion was drawn. Results: On analysis of the symptoms using Modified Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the mean total score reduced from 14.8 to 2.8 with 81.08 % relief in these 10 subjects and a significant p value < 0.05 after Vamana followed by 30 days of Shamana Aushadha Sevana. Discussion: Sarasvata Churna which was administered as Shamana Aushadha possesses Medhya (Nootropic), Buddhi Smriti Dhriti Vardhaka (intellect, memory and patience promoting) attributes and is being indicated in Vicetas. Most of the drugs in Sarasvata Churna are Rasayana (rejuvenation) that imparts Indriya Bala (strengthening of senses) and Priti (contempt) to Manas by Prinana (nourishing) of Rasa Dhatu. Conclusion: From this study, we could conclude that the combination of Vamana Karma followed by Sarasvata Churna administration is effective in reducing EDS. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-30035c315f604a49979b0f7e3ef13b4b2024-11-10T04:07:42ZengElsevierJournal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine0975-94762024-09-01155100960An exploratory single-arm open-label clinical study to evaluate the combined effect of Vamana and Sarasvata Churna in reducing excessive daytime sleepinessArathy Menon0Devipriya Soman1James Chacko2P.V. Anandaraman3Mahesh C. Kundagol4K. Sreejith5Department of Kayachikitsa, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (University), Kollam, Kerala, IndiaDepartment of Kayachikitsa, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (University), Kollam, Kerala, India; Department of Kayachikitsa, School of Ayurveda, Amrita Viswavidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kerala, India; Corresponding author. Department of Kayachikitsa, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (University), Kollam, Kerala, India.Department of Kayachikitsa, Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College, Mahe, Kerala, IndiaDepartment of Pañcakarma All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Kayachikitsa, Shri B.G Garaiya Ayurvedic College, Rajkot, Gujarat, IndiaDepartment of Kayachikitsa, School of Ayurveda, Amrita Viswavidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kerala, IndiaBackground: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) is inferred as persistent sleepiness and often a general lack of energy during the day even after apparently adequate or even prolonged nighttime sleep. The subjects may not be identifying excessive daytime sleepiness but may present as feeling tired, lack of energy etc. They may seem apparently healthy and without any other systemic illness. In the current health scenario there is a need for alternative interventions to manage this disease. Objective: This study was aimed to assess the combined effect of Vamana (therapeutic vomiting) and Sarasvata Churna in reducing Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Materials and methods: This was a single-arm exploratory open-label clinical trial. 10 subjects having EDS diagnosed using Modified Epworth Sleepiness Scale (MESS) with a score of 10–24 with proper exclusion were recruited from OPD and IPD, Department of Kāyacikitsa, Amrita School of Ayurveda. All the participants were clinically examined, sought for medical history and further checked biochemically to exclude any other systemic illness that may lead to this condition. Only healthy subjects with quality night sleep (assessed by PSQI) and without any other systemic illness were selected. The treatment protocol adopted was Vamana Karma followed by 30 days of Sarasvata Churna as Shamana Aushadha (medicine for pacification). Assessment was done using MESS on 0th day and after 30 days of Shamana Aushadha Sevana. After completion of treatment, the results were statistically analysed using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and final conclusion was drawn. Results: On analysis of the symptoms using Modified Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the mean total score reduced from 14.8 to 2.8 with 81.08 % relief in these 10 subjects and a significant p value < 0.05 after Vamana followed by 30 days of Shamana Aushadha Sevana. Discussion: Sarasvata Churna which was administered as Shamana Aushadha possesses Medhya (Nootropic), Buddhi Smriti Dhriti Vardhaka (intellect, memory and patience promoting) attributes and is being indicated in Vicetas. Most of the drugs in Sarasvata Churna are Rasayana (rejuvenation) that imparts Indriya Bala (strengthening of senses) and Priti (contempt) to Manas by Prinana (nourishing) of Rasa Dhatu. Conclusion: From this study, we could conclude that the combination of Vamana Karma followed by Sarasvata Churna administration is effective in reducing EDS.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0975947624000755Excessive daytime sleepinessNidradhikyaVamanaSarasvata churna |
| spellingShingle | Arathy Menon Devipriya Soman James Chacko P.V. Anandaraman Mahesh C. Kundagol K. Sreejith An exploratory single-arm open-label clinical study to evaluate the combined effect of Vamana and Sarasvata Churna in reducing excessive daytime sleepiness Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine Excessive daytime sleepiness Nidradhikya Vamana Sarasvata churna |
| title | An exploratory single-arm open-label clinical study to evaluate the combined effect of Vamana and Sarasvata Churna in reducing excessive daytime sleepiness |
| title_full | An exploratory single-arm open-label clinical study to evaluate the combined effect of Vamana and Sarasvata Churna in reducing excessive daytime sleepiness |
| title_fullStr | An exploratory single-arm open-label clinical study to evaluate the combined effect of Vamana and Sarasvata Churna in reducing excessive daytime sleepiness |
| title_full_unstemmed | An exploratory single-arm open-label clinical study to evaluate the combined effect of Vamana and Sarasvata Churna in reducing excessive daytime sleepiness |
| title_short | An exploratory single-arm open-label clinical study to evaluate the combined effect of Vamana and Sarasvata Churna in reducing excessive daytime sleepiness |
| title_sort | exploratory single arm open label clinical study to evaluate the combined effect of vamana and sarasvata churna in reducing excessive daytime sleepiness |
| topic | Excessive daytime sleepiness Nidradhikya Vamana Sarasvata churna |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0975947624000755 |
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