Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry, Vol. 7 No. 1
2011, pp. 66-78 ISSN 1997-0838
Original Text Copyright (cc) 2011 by Anoop Austin, Elsie,
Thirugnanasambantham
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EVALUATING THE CLINICAL EFFICACY OF A POLYHERBAL
FORMULATION AROGH PLUS ON STRESS – A RANDOMISED CLINICAL STUDY
Anoop Austin1, Elsie C.S.2 and
Thirugnanasambantham P.2
1 Rumi Herbals R & D
centre, 40/41, Spartan Avenue, Mugappair East, Chennai – 600 037 India 2 Rohini Holistic Health Centre, 40/41, Spartan Avenue,
Mugappair East, Chennai – 600 037 India 1 For correspondence and reprints: E-mail : anoopaustin@gmail.com
Received February 3, 2010
Background : Stress
is a common entity, widely spoken about among the working population,
for which a safe and effective remedy is needed. Purpose of the study : To
evaluate the clinical effectiveness of Arogh plus a polyherbal
formulation, towards stress relieving properties in a randomized
clinical trial in volunteers. Results : Ten volunteers from
Marketing field, evaluated to be under stress, completed the full
course. All were clinically evaluated based upon symptoms,
anthropometric evaluation, hematological, diabetic and serum cortisol
and urine profile. All the parameters were evaluated during 0 day, 15th
day, 30th day and on 45th
day after stopping the drug internally. Three grams of Arogh plus was
given twice daily for a period of 30 days was found to decrease
symptoms due to stress and the benefits was reinforced by way of
significant reduction in serum cortisol with a reduction of 36.99 %
within a month. Conclusion: Arogh plus is an
effective formulation in relieving stress and improving the quality of
life.
