A clinical study conducted at the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, has highlighted the potential benefits of combining Ayurvedic medicine with yoga in managing nocturnal enuresis, commonly known as bedwetting, among children.
The study, conducted by the Department of Kaumarbhritya (Paediatrics) at ITRA, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, involved around 38 children between 6 and 14 years of age. Over an eight-week period, researchers compared the outcomes of children receiving Ayurvedic treatment alone with those who followed an integrated regimen of Ayurvedic medicine and selected yoga asanas.
The findings, published in the internationally recognised AYU Journal, indicate that the combined approach produced greater improvements in bedwetting frequency as well as certain behavioural and psychological parameters.
Two Treatment Groups Studied
For the clinical study, the participating children were divided into two groups. The first group received Medhya Rasayana Churna, an Ayurvedic formulation containing Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, Yashtimadhu (liquorice) and Guduchi. The formulation was administered twice a day along with milk.
The second group received the same Ayurvedic formulation but also followed a structured yoga routine. The children practised four selected asanas—Utkatasana, Ardha-Shalabhasana, Bhujangasana and Shavasana—regularly in the morning and evening.
Researchers assessed the children over the eight-week intervention period to evaluate changes in bedwetting and other associated parameters.
Combined Approach Shows Higher Improvement
According to the study findings, children who received Ayurvedic medicine alone experienced an approximately 38% improvement in the frequency of bedwetting. In comparison, the group that combined Ayurvedic treatment with yoga recorded around 70% improvement.
The integrated intervention also showed encouraging results in areas related to memory and behaviour. The study reported approximately 61% improvement in memory among children practising yoga alongside Ayurvedic treatment, compared with nearly 31% in the group receiving the Ayurvedic formulation alone.
A notable reduction in irritability was also observed. Children in the combined-treatment group reportedly experienced around 66% reduction in irritability. The researchers also recorded improvements in other behavioural indicators.
Regular yoga practice was further associated with an approximately 71% reduction in hyperactivity among children in the integrated-treatment group. Improvements were also noted in concentration and morale, suggesting that the intervention may have benefits extending beyond the primary symptom of bedwetting.
Researchers Highlight Integrated Care
The research was conducted and presented by Prof. Vaidya Virendra Kori, Vaidya Sagar Bhinde and Vaidya Amisha Bavarva. Following detailed analysis of the data generated during the study, the research paper was accepted for publication in the AYU Journal.
Prof. Dr. Tanuja Nesari, Director of ITRA, Jamnagar, noted that nocturnal enuresis can sometimes be associated not only with difficulties in bladder control but also with psychological and behavioural factors.
According to the study, selected yoga practices such as Utkatasana and Bhujangasana may help support the pelvic region and contribute to better bladder control. The Ayurvedic ingredients used in the formulation, including Brahmi and Shankhpushpi, have traditionally been associated with calming effects and support for mental well-being.
Need for Sensitive Management
Bedwetting is a common childhood condition and can sometimes affect a child’s confidence and emotional well-being. The researchers’ findings point towards the potential value of combining traditional Ayurvedic interventions with suitable lifestyle practices such as yoga.
The study nevertheless underscores the importance of approaching childhood bedwetting with sensitivity rather than criticism or punishment. Appropriate medical evaluation and professional guidance remain important, particularly when bedwetting is persistent or accompanied by other symptoms.
The ITRA study adds to ongoing research into integrative approaches for childhood health and suggests that combining Ayurveda and yoga may offer a promising area for further clinical investigation in the management of nocturnal enuresis.
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