A Complex Multiherbal Regimen Based on Ayurveda Medicine for the Management of Hepatic Cirrhosis Complicated by Ascites: Nonrandomized, Uncontrolled, Single Group, Open-Label Observational Clinical Study
Joint Authors
Patel, Manish V.
Patel, Kalapi B.
Gupta, Shivenarain
Michalsen, Andreas
Kessler, Christian S.
Stapelfeldt, Elmar
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hepatic cirrhosis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, especially if complicated by ascites.
This chronic condition can be related to the classical disease entity jalodara in Traditional Indian Medicine (Ayurveda).
The present paper aims to evaluate the general potential of Ayurvedic therapy for overall clinical outcomes in hepatic cirrhosis complicated by ascites (HCcA).
In form of a nonrandomized, uncontrolled, single group, open-label observational clinical study, 56 patients fulfilling standardized diagnostic criteria for HCcA were observed during their treatment at the P.
D.
Patel Ayurveda Hospital, Nadiad, India.
Based on Ayurvedic tradition, a standardized treatment protocol was developed and implemented, consisting of oral administration of single and compound herbal preparations combined with purificatory measures as well as dietary and lifestyle regimens.
The outcomes were assessed by measuring liver functions through specific clinical features and laboratory parameters and by evaluating the Child-Pugh prognostic grade score.
After 6 weeks of treatment and a follow-up period of 18 weeks, the outcomes showed statistically significant and clinically relevant improvements.
Further larger and randomized trials on effectiveness, safety, and quality of the Ayurvedic approach in the treatment of HCcA are warranted to support these preliminary findings.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patel, Manish V.& Patel, Kalapi B.& Gupta, Shivenarain& Michalsen, Andreas& Stapelfeldt, Elmar& Kessler, Christian S.. 2015. A Complex Multiherbal Regimen Based on Ayurveda Medicine for the Management of Hepatic Cirrhosis Complicated by Ascites: Nonrandomized, Uncontrolled, Single Group, Open-Label Observational Clinical Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patel, Manish V.…[et al.]. A Complex Multiherbal Regimen Based on Ayurveda Medicine for the Management of Hepatic Cirrhosis Complicated by Ascites: Nonrandomized, Uncontrolled, Single Group, Open-Label Observational Clinical Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Patel, Manish V.& Patel, Kalapi B.& Gupta, Shivenarain& Michalsen, Andreas& Stapelfeldt, Elmar& Kessler, Christian S.. A Complex Multiherbal Regimen Based on Ayurveda Medicine for the Management of Hepatic Cirrhosis Complicated by Ascites: Nonrandomized, Uncontrolled, Single Group, Open-Label Observational Clinical Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063378
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063378