A STUDY ON EFFECT OF GOMUTRAHAREETAKI IN NON ALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS

Dr Susmitha S. G, Dr N Subhash Babu, Dr Srijaya S

Abstract


Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is characterised by fatty changes with lobular hepatitis in the absence of a history
of alcoholism. It is included under a spectrum of diseases called Non Alcoholic Fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
2Epidemiological studies suggests that prevalence of NAFLD is around (9-32%) of population in India. The study was
conducted in single group of 20 patients in Kayachikitsa OPD in Govt Ayurveda College Trivandrum. The study design
was pre and post design. The trial drug Gomutrahareetaki was given to 20 subjects in tablet form in a dosage of 2 tablets
thrice daily 30 minutes before food in empty stomach with hot water for 90 days. Periodical assessment of SGOT (Serum
Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase), SGPT (Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase), median stiffness of liver, and
grading of fatty liver was done in 0th and 91st day. Statistical analysis showed that there was significant reduction in
SGOT, SGPT, median stiffness of liver, and grading of fatty liver.


Keywords


Gomutrahareetaki yoga, Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, SGOT, SGPT, Median stiffness of liver

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