This paper is published in Volume-8, Issue-2, 2022
Area
Ayurvedic
Author
G. Gandhimathi
Org/Univ
GR Ayurvedic Research Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Pub. Date
27 April, 2022
Paper ID
V8I2-1271
Publisher
Keywords
Zandu, Common Cold, Pain, Nasal Congestion

Citationsacebook

IEEE
G. Gandhimathi. Efficacy of a topical ayurvedic preparation (Zandu ultra power balm) – relief from cold and associated symptoms, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
G. Gandhimathi (2022). Efficacy of a topical ayurvedic preparation (Zandu ultra power balm) – relief from cold and associated symptoms. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 8(2) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
G. Gandhimathi. "Efficacy of a topical ayurvedic preparation (Zandu ultra power balm) – relief from cold and associated symptoms." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 8.2 (2022). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

Zandu Ultra Power Balm is a topical ayurvedic preparation that contains various active ingredients such as Menthol, Gaultheria oil, clove oil, cajeput oil, ajwan satva, etc. This present study attempts to support the product claims made by the above-mentioned (OTC) product for cold and pain relief. Consenting adults (n=30) who were experiencing cold and related symptoms were enrolled in a prospective open-label, phase 4 study. Each of them was provided 1 bottle of the product for the study (7 days) and asked to answer questions regarding product efficacy on a visual analog scale. The scores were traced on days 0, 2, 4, and 6. Subjects observed an effective reduction in cold and congestion over 2 days and a reduction of headache and backache due to cold over 6 days (p <0.001). Conclusion: Zandu Ultra Power Balm works effectively as a remedy for cold and its associated symptoms.