Clinical Evaluation of the Nephroprotective Effect of Poly Herbo-Mineral Compound in CKD

Abstract

CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) is now a worldwide health crisis. The present study focuses on the efficacy of the poly herbo-mineral compound in the nephroprotective effect in CKD. Consent from all the selected patients was taken before the study. Ethical clearance was accredited by the Government Ayurvedic college and hospital, Gu- wahati, Assam. The patients were given the trial drug 1gm twice daily after food with Tandulyodak 25 ml and Punarnava panchanga kwath 25 ml as anupana for 3 months. A marked improvement was found in eGFR, Serum Creatinine, Blood Urea and Urine Albumin levels. Satisfactory results were noted in chief complaints like urine output, oedema, nausea, vomiting and muscle cramps and Serum Uric acid level. No change was observed in Serum Sodium and Serum Potassium levels at the end of the course. Keywords: Chronic kidney disease, poly herbo-mineral, anupana, Tandulyodak, Punarnava panchanga Kwath