EFFECT OF KUMARABHARANA RASA ON CHRONIC TONSILLITIS IN CHILDREN: A PILOT CLINICAL STUDY

Objective of the study was to assess the effect of Kumarabharana Rasa in the management of chronic tonsillitis (Tundikeri) in children. This study was pilot clinical study with single arm with pre and post test design at outpatient level in a tertiary Ayurveda hospital attached to teaching institute located in district headquarters in Southern India. 16 patients of chronic tonsillitis satisfying diagnostic criteria and age 5-10 years were selected from outpatient department of Kaumarbhritya, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan. Patients were treated with Kumarabharana rasa (tablet form) in the dose of 500mg once daily for 30 days. The percentage of relief in various assessment criteria were observed which are Kathina shotha (enlargement of tonsils) (43.20%), Ragatwa (hyperemia) (48.83%), Galoparodha (dysphagia) (47.48%), Mukha daurgandhya (halitosis) (49.68%), Lasikagranthi vriddhi (enlargement of lymph nodes) (37.72%) and Jwara (improvement in fever) (85.71%). Kumarabharana Rasa is effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of chronic tonsillitis.