A “A comparative study of Pippali churna & Bibhitaka churna on kasa in children†Array Section Original Research Articles
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Abstract
A very common clinical condition, Kasa (Cough) is one among them increasingly prevalent now days, demanding greater concern over it. Cough occurs because of irritation of respiratory mucosa. Cough is an important defense mechanism of respiratory system and help to bring out the infected secretion from trachea & bronchi. . Cough has broad- spectrum etiology, which ranges from allergens to infections. Cough occurs in association with acute upper respiratory infection, acute pharyngitis, acute bronchitis and chronic sinusitis, all of which rank among the top 10 reasons for visiting family physicians. Pippali churna is very effective in curing the kasa especially occurred in children explained by Sarngadhar, while Bibhitaka churna is very effective in curing all the five types of kasa explained by Vagbhat. Finally after analyzing the efficacy ,Pippali churna is more effective than Bibhitaka churna in reducing the throat infection & sputum.
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