Effect of standardized extract of shatayushi granules on short stature children: a clinical study

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Content - Height and weight are the most important factors in human growth and development. Poor nutrition and hormonal imbalances lead to stunted growth in children. Using hormone therapy to increase height in allopathy has many side effects, which is why it is important to find solutions that promote rapid growth with no side effects. Shatayushi Granules are a homemade Ayurvedic herbal medicine formulation containing Shatavari, Ashwagandha, Shankhpushpi, and Brahmi are known as Rasayana and Bruhana Dravya in classical Ayurvedic texts. These drugs promote rapid growth in growing children, also act as brain tonics, and have a sedative effect that promotes sound sleep, thereby stabilizing their mental health. Aim and Objectives - The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of a selfmade Ayurvedic Product ( Shatayushi Granules) on height gain in children. Material and Method - Design and Participants: - A double –blind randomized controlled trial was conducted on 70 children from the department of Kaumarbhritya tantra Intervention: - A group of 70 children aged 1 to 15 years, regardless of gender, with less height according to the child's standard growth, were randomly selected into two groups, i.e. Group A (Shatayushi/Experimental group) and Group B (control group), each group containing 35 children. Group A received 5-10 gm of Shatayushi Granules with 1 cup of warm cow's milk twice a day for three months while Group B children received 1 cup of warm cow's milk twice a day. Results- Group A, which used Shatayushi granules along with their daily diet, showed rapid height gain compared to Group B. The maximum increase in height was 2.5 cm in 3 months. The intragroup comparison in the experimental group was statistically more significant than in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion- Shatayushi Granules appears to be the most suitable, convenient, safer, and economical option for height gain in growing children. Keywords: Height Growth, Children, Shatayushi granules, Rasayana, Bruhana INTRODUCTION Growth and development are determined by height and weight