Shaddharanayoga (SD) Churna in the management of Adhi-rakthachapaya (Hypertension): A Case series

Poly herbal Ayurveda medicine Shaddharanayoga (SD) consists six drugs including Plumbago indica L., Holarrhena pubescens Cissampelos pareira Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora Pennell., Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. and Terminalia chebula Retz. Though SD is mentioned in authentic texts for abdominal diseases (Amashagatha vatha), commonly used to treat Hypertension (Adhi-rakthachapaya). Present study focused on literary survey, laboratory tests analyze physical parameters of Churna (powder) case series find therapeutic efficacy ten patients age group 30-70 years with BP ≥ 140/90mmHg not taking any medications HTN. was prescribed days measured before after treatment. Literature survey revealed that prominent Thiktha rasa (bitter taste), Laghu guna (light property), Ushna veerya (hot potency) Katu vipaka (pungent final digestive transformation). This helps reduce pathogenesis Adhi-rakthachapaya by acting vitiated Kapha, Vatha doshas Medo dhathvagni lowering Medovriddhi. After proper identification authentication, prepared according drug recipe Bhava Prakasha analyzed parameters. a moderately coarse powder having particle size ranging from <500µm - >250µm an acidic pH 4.74. Moisture content which gives idea about shelf life 0.2817% Ash value also tested. Results showed reduction blood pressure other conditions like loss appetite constipation. Study will be proceeded further clinical studies investigations chemical components Churna.