Abstract

Dr. Abhilasha Kore and Dr. Shailesh Jaiswal*

ABSTRACT

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a common senile disease. The present modern conservative management includes use of alpha blockers and 5 alpha reductase inhibitors. In operative management various type of operative may done, out of which most commonly done now a days is TURP. But both of these modalities cause various side effects. Here, Ayurveda has got definite contribution which encourages us to find solution for this burning problem of society. In Ayurved Samhitas, symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia are described under Mutraghata. There are 12 types of mutraghata; one of them is Vatashtheela. The general treatment of Mutraghata includes matrabasti.Though, matrabasti is a traditionally used therapy, its efficacy with Shilodbhidadi Taila is not yet evaluated within management of BPH. Matrabasti is cost effective and it may avoid surgery which ultimately results in increased quality of life of patients. So, in present clinical study, efficacy of Shilodbhidadi Taila matrabasti in Vatashtheela with special reference to benign prostatic hyperplasia is evaluated.