Abstract

Abdul Hameed Ayshah Fazeenah*, Seeni Mohamed Raeesuddeen, Mohamed Mansoor Mohamed Rifaee, Mohammed Aleemuddeen Quamri and Mangala Mahalekama

ABSTRACT

Bawaseerul Anf is a growing of excess lahem in the nasal cavity caused by accumulation of Ghaleez khilt (thick humour) infiltrated from the anterior part of the brain and produces nasal obstruction and discharge. This condition corresponds with nasal polyps in modern medicine and is defined as a pedunculated, hypertrophied and oedematous mucosa projecting downwards from the mucous membranes of the nose and paranasal air sinuses into the nasal cavity. It is commonly affecting up to 4% of the population and the recurrence is common with severe disease recurring in up to 10 % of patients. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Punica granatum in the management of Nasal polyps. It was conducted from January to October 2015 in the outpatient department of National Teaching Hospital of Ayurveda, Kotta Road, Borella, Sri Lanka. Diagnosed (n= 30) patients with age group 25-60 years from both sex were selected. The thick decoction of test formula was applied over the polyp mass on the days of 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 19, and 26. The effectiveness of the study was assessed by using Visual Analog Score (VAS) and Nasal symptom scores (NSS) in 3 follow ups. Data were analyzed by repeated measure of ANOVA with paired t- tests. There was significant improvement in subjective parameters; nasal congestion, headache, post nasal drip and mouth breathing (p<0.01). No adverse effects were reported. In this preliminary study the application of the Punica granatum has been found effective in relieving the symptoms of Bawaseerul Anf.