Assessment of the Effect of Raga Therapy & Nisha Amalaki Churna on Prehypertension - A clinical study

Background: Prehypertension is classified as elevated blood pressure above normal by American medical classification. JNC 7 suggested systolic between 120 to 139 mmHg or diastolic 80 89 should be consider Pre-hypertension. Oxidative stress develops due and anxiety recognized main risk factor for initiation of hypertension. The Nada Yoga (sound based yoga) practices has been reported decreases anxiety. Nisha Amalaki Churna the combination (Indian gooseberry) Haridra (turmeric) powder also effectively reduces oxidative stress. Aim - To assess combined effect Indian Classical Raga Ahirbhairav Hindol along with on Prehypertension. Material method- It was clinical study. Total 48 patients selected purposive sample technique then divided into 2 groups (n = 24 each) randomly. Assessment done criteria pre hypertension given 7. Result In present study group A (Raga Ahirbhairav, Amalki Churna) mean score Systolic B.P. had decreased from 135.50 120.76 (Mean difference 14.74) extremely significance (p <0.0001) compare B (only orally) Diastolic 88.61 79.706 8.904) significant B. Relief in mild headache 31.94% (p<0.01), relief Anxiety 52.67% (p<0.0001) 34.56% Group were reported, Conclusion- result indicating that therapy potential management