title: Clinical study to evaluate the Brinhaniya effect of Vidarikandadi Yog to enhance the sport performance in children.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Sport science studies applications of scientific principles and techniques with the aim of improving sports performance.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  Present research work was carried out with the aim to enhance the sport performance of children.
  
  
  METHODS
  Randomized double blind placebo controlled study was conducted in children involved in sports to assess the efficacy of trial drug "Vidarikandadi Yog". Total of 72 healthy students were selected for the study after screening 412 students. Out of them, 60 students completed the study. The students were randomly divided into two groups. Group A (Vidarikandadi Yog) comprising of 38 and Group B (placebo) of 34 students. The trial drug "Vidarikandadi Yog" was given in the dose of 200 mg/kg/day in two divided doses for 2 months with milk and follow up was conducted fortnightly.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The study revealed the statistically significant results for weight and chest circumference, whereas highly significant results were obtained for muscular strength and endurance assessment parameters (Push-up Test, Sit-up Test, and Hand Grip Strength Test). Change in Ruler Drop Test was not significant. Results were significant for cardio-respiratory parameters (Resting Heart Rate, Resting Respiratory Rate, and Harvard Step Test).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Vidarikandadi Yog is a potential drug for enhancing the sport performance due to its Brinhaneeya effect.
authors.affiliation: Department of Balroga, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Nilesh Manohar
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Ingle
authors.forename: Nisha Kumari
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Ojha
authors.forename: Abhimanyu
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Brinhana; Vidarikandadi Yog; muscular strength; sport performance