Role of shati compound in the management of vataja kasa in children

Abstract

Kasa is one of the commonest complaints in day to day pediatric practice and it is also a symptom of various diseases of respiratory system. Recurrent attacks makes the school going child suffer and may have its adverse effects on the studies of the child. The present clinical study was carried out to evaluate the effect of syrup Shati compound in Vataja kasa in children. The clinical trial was conducted on 73 patients in between the age group of 2 to 10 years. They were divided into two groups; each group consisted of minimum 30 patients. Group A and Group B were given syrup Shati compound and placebo concentrated sugar solution respectively. The results were analysed statistically. The analysis suggested that the syrup Shati compound is effective and safe herbal formulation in reducing the signs and symptoms of Vataja kasa.