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World J Methodol. May 20, 2022; 12(3): 132-147
Published online May 20, 2022. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v12.i3.132
Table 2 Details of intervention and comparators
No
Ref.
Description
Intervention: Ayurvedic name1
Intervention: Scientific name
Intervention: Route; dose, frequency, duration2
Comparator: Description; route, dose, frequency, duration2
1Enesel et al[18], 2005Isorel® (Mistletoe, firtree)Bandaaka, Suvarna-bandaaka etc.Viscum albumSubcutaneous; 2 wk pre-operatively, 2 wk post-operatively; dose details not clearStandard care
2Ishikawa et al[21], 2006Aged garlic extractLashuna, Rasona etc.Allium sativumOral; 125 mg, 4 capsules daily, 12 wkMatching placebo
3Brush et al[22], 2006Glycyrrhizia glabra tinctureYashtimadhu, Madhuyashtyaahvaa etc.Glycyrrhiza glabraOral; 0.44 g/7.5 mL, twice daily, 7 dMatching placebo tincture
4Schink et al[27], 2007Standard care + Iscador® (Standardized mistletoe extract)Bandaaka, Suvarna-bandaaka etc.Viscum albumIV infusion; 5 mg, single doseStandard care
5Purandare et al[33], 2007Standard care + Tinospora cordifoliaGuduuchi, Guduuchikaa etc.Tinospora cordifoliaDetails not availableStandard care + matching Placebo
6Uebaba et al[29], 2008Shirodhara oil-dripping treatment using sesame oilShirodhara; Tila, SnehphalaSesamum indicumOil dripping on forehead; single sittingControl supine position; single sitting
7Bhat et al[28], 2010Fortified tea with Withania somnifera, Glycyrrhzia glabra, Zingiber officinale, Ocimum sanctum & Elettaria cardamomumAshwagandha; Yashtimadhu; Aardraka, Shunthi; Tulasi; ElaaWithania somnifera, Glycyrrhzia glabra, Zingiber officinale, Ocimum sanctum, Elettaria cardamomumOral; 2.06 g, thrice daily, 2 moRegular tea; Oral; 2 g, thrice daily, 2 mo
8Işik et al[23], 2010Specific immunotherapy + Nigella sativaKaalaajaaji, Kalikaa etc.Nigella sativaOral; 2 g daily, 1 moSpecific immunotherapy alone
9Kianbakht et al[30], 2011Saffron tabletKumkuma, Rudhira, Kaashmiraka etc.Crocus sativusOral; 100 mg daily, 6 wkMatching placebo
10Mondal et al[24], 2011Tulsi capsulesTulasi, Surasa, Suravalli etc.Ocimum sanctumOral; 300 mg daily, 4 wkMatching placebo
11Nantz et al[26], 2012Aged garlic extractLashuna, Rasona etc.Allium sativumOral; 640 mg, 4 capsules daily, 90 dMatching placebo
12Suprabha et al[32], 2017Rasayana Avaleha with milkComposite4Composite4Oral; 12 g, twice daily, 2 moCalcium carbonate (500 mg) with ferrous sulfate (200 mg); Oral; daily, 2 mo
13Gupta et al[34], 2017Cyavanaprasa (Dabur) with milkComposite4Composite4Oral; 6 g, twice daily, 6 moMilk; Oral, 100-200 mL, twice daily, 6 mo
14Rais et al[36], 2021Intervention 1: Vyaghryadi Kashaya (50 mL) + Pippali (250 mg) + Samshamani vati (500 mg)Vyaghryadi Kashaya: Kantakari, Shunthi, Guduchi; Pippali; Samshamani vati: GuduchiSolanum xanthocarpum, Zingiber officinale, Tinospora cordifolia, Piper longumOral; twice daily, 10 dVitamin C (500 mg) twice daily, Paracetamol (500 mg) as needed
Intervention 2: Shunthi churna (2 g) + Rasona kalka (1 g)Shunthi; Rasona, LasunaZingiber officinale, Allium sativumOral; Shunti churna: Twice daily, Rasona: once daily; 10 d
15Bhaskaran et al[31], 2019Swarna Bhasma (Calcined powder of gold), honey, ghritaSwarna prashana, madhu, ghritaNAOral; Swarna bhasma: 0.2-2.4 mg3; once daily, 4 wkOral Honey + ghrita; dose details not available
16Kumar et al[35], 2014Intervention 1: Mamajjaka capsulesMaamajjaka, Naagjhvaa etc.Enicostemma littoraleOral; 500 mg, twice daily, 3 moControl; no details available
Intervention 2: Shilajatu capsulesShilajatuAsphaltum punjabinumOral; 500 mg, twice daily, 3 mo
17Ravindran et al[25], 2014Varunadi Ghrita + Standard careComposite4Composite4Oral; 5 g, twice daily, 1 yStandard care
18Somarathna et al[20], 2010Ranahamsa RasayanaComposite4Composite4Oral; 5 g, twice daily, 90 dStandard care
19Gupta et al[19], 2010Shilajatu RasayanaComposite4Composite4Oral; 95 g over first 15 d, later 6 g per day for 75 dStandard care