A Clinical Study On The Effect Of Brahmi Vati In The Management Of Shayyamutra (Enuresis)

Abstract

Background: Bedwetting or enuresis is one of the commonest and obstinate behavioral problems, which is familiar to almost all the parents up to certain age of early life of their children. But it becomes nuisance to the children as well as parents, if it persists beyond the age at which bladder control is expected. It affects all the races, and children from all geographical areas. It’s significantly affects self-esteem and instills guilt and shame in children. In modern medical science, antidepressants, anti-cholinergics, behavioral modification and conditioning therapy are prescribed but incidences of frequent recurrence are noted. So it is the need of time to search for an active treatment at the earliest. Classics mention the use of Medhya drugs for Mana and Manasika Bhavas related problem. At the same time Yogaratnakara has given the single drug therapy (Bimbimoola - Root of Coccinia indica) for this disease.

Aim and Objective:  Medhya drug Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri Linn) and Bimbimoola were selected, to assess the efficacy and for the comparison in the management of Shayyamutra.

Material and method: 25 patients having complaint of persistent bedwetting at least for two to thrice time per week were randomly divided into two groups, A and B consisting of 13 and 12 patients respectively. Group A patients were given Brahmi tablets and Group B were given Bimbimoola tablets in divided dose as per age for six weeks.

Result: Brahmi tablets showed encouraging result on cardinal as well as on associated complaints.

Conclusion: The study shows that Brahmi (Bacopa), is found as an effective drug in the management of enuresis.