Clinical evaluation of a unani herbal formulation in Zaghtul-Dam Qavi Ibtadai [primary hypertension]

ABSTRACT

The present study was conducted with a view to provide a better and safe therapy, with little or no side effects in hypertensive patients. The study was designed as an open trial. On the basis of the diuretic, sedative and coolant properties,the extract of fruits of Khar-e-khasak khurd [Tribulus terrestris] and Tukhm-e-kahu [Lactuca scariola] were given to 30 patients in the dose of 500 mg once daily and 1000 mg once daily respectively in gelatin capsules. After 6 weeks of treatment, the pre-treatment and post-treatment values of blood pressure were analyzed grade-wisely and subjected to comparison and analysis statistically to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment. The results obtained were found statistically significant in all the three [mild, moderate, severe] grades of hypertension