EFFECT OF BADARA STEM BARK (ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA LAMB.) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VATAJA KASA IN CHILDREN

Kasa (Cough) is one of the most frequently encountered problems in the Balyavastha (Pediatric age). Recurrent attacks makes the school going child suffer and may have its adverse effects on the studies of the child. The present clinical study was carried out to evaluate the effect of Syrup Badara in Vataja kasa (Dry cough) in children. The present study was conducted on children presenting with Vataja kasa in between the age group of 2-10 years. The clinical trial was conducted on 73 patients. They were divided into two groups; each group consisted of minimum 30 patients. The divided Groups A and ? were given syrup Badara and placebo concentrated sugar solution respectively. The results were analyzed statistically. The analysis suggested that Syrup Badara is effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of Vataja kasa. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]