An open label single arm prospective clinical study on Vatagajankusharasa with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha as Anupana in Viswachi (cervical spondylosis)

Background: Viswachi is one among the 80 Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhi. This disease affects the neckand upper extremities with the signs and symptoms like Ruk, Stambha, Toda, Bahu Karmakshaya.Vatagajankusha Rasa is a combination of Vyosha, Bhasmas, Vatsanabha, Karkatasringi, Haritaki etc. Ithas Vatakaphahara, Vikasi, Vyavayi, Rasayana etc. properties. It is said to be effective in treatingVisawachi in 7 days if given along with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha. Aims and Objectives:To evaluate the efficacy of Vatagajankusha Rasa with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha asAnupana in the management of Viswachi (Cervical spondylosis). Methodology: Among 35 registeredpatients, 30 completed the course of treatment. They were administered with Vatagajankusha Rasa 1tablet (125 mg) after food with Anupana 3gm Pippali Churna and 15 ml Manjishta Kwatha twice daily(morning and evening) for a period of 7 days. Nominal and ordinal data were analysed using nonparametric tests like McNemar and Wilcoxon’s signed rank tests respectively. Result: Assessmentparameters like Ruk, Toda, Sthambha and Bahukarma Kshya. There was statistically significantimprovement in the primary and secondary outcome measures (p less than 0.05 was observed). Conclusion:Vatagajankusha Rasa with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha as Anupana is effective in themanagement of Viswachi (Cervical spondylosis).