SHATAPUSHPA CHURNA AS A MEMORY ENHANCER IN ADOLESCENT - A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL
Dr. Monika*
ABSTRACT
Background - Medhya rasayanas are such great contribution by Acharyas to the maintain healthy mind, which can improve the quality of life by enhancing stress tolerance and memory. During childhood, skills and functional abilities are formed. Environmental and social influences, as well as genetic background and nutritional status, all have a role in psychological and physical development. If all the factors effectively take part together, there will be positive growth in an individual. Aim - To evaluate the effect of Shatapushpa Churna and compare its efficacy with Brahmi Churna in improving memory of adolescent. Materials and Methods: Total 30 participants were registered and they were divided into 2 groups as per computer generated randomization. In Group A, 15 participants were given with Shatapushpa Churna 6 grams twice a day with 1 teaspoon Madhu and 1/2 teaspoon Ghrita for 30 days and in Group B, 15 participants were given Brahmi Churna 6 grams twice a day with 1 teaspoon Madhu and 1/2 teaspoon Ghrita for 30 days. Clinical symptoms were assessed on 31st day. PGI memory scale was used for assessment of Memory. Result: These both Ayurveda internal medicines showed good results in memory enhancement. Conclusion: Shatapushpa Churna is found effective in overall memory specially with Recent memory, Remote Memory and Delayed Recall and had comparable results with Brahmi Churna.
Keywords: Shatapushpa churna, Brahmi churna, Medhya, Memory, Smriti, Adolescent, PGI Memory Scale.
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