• Dr. Deepika P
• Dr. Shrilatha Kamath T
• Dr. Dhaneshwari H A

ABSTRACT: Bhaya is a human emotion caused by a perceived threat. It may be considered parallel to Phobia. Social phobia is a persistent, irrational fear of activities or social interactions, characterized by fear of performing activities in the presence of other people or interacting with others. The individual is afraid of his own actions being viewed by others critically, resulting in embracement or humiliation. Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of Yastimadhu in Bhaya/Social Phobia. Methodology: An open labeled clinical study with pre and post-test design. 20 subjects with diagnostic criteria of Social phobia were selected from Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Ayurveda Hospital, Udupi, Karnataka. Intervention was done by administering Capsule Yashtimadhu (Aqueous extract) of 500mg, 4 Capsules twice in a day before the food along with the milk for the period of 30 days. Outcome was assessed before and after intervention using Severity Measure for Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)] scale, Hamilton Anxiety Scale and Manasika bhava scale which includes positive and negative emotions. All the parameters were statistically analyzed with Wilcoxon signed rank test. Results: Statistically significant results were found in all the parameters with p value <0.001 Conclusion: Yastimadhu capsules were effective in reducing symptoms of Bhaya/Social phobia. The efficacy of the medication has been proved with the statistical analysis of the parameters.

Bhaya; Social phobia; Yastimadhu

"A clinical study to evaluate the therapeutic effect of Yastimadhu in Bhaya w.s.r to Social phobia", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no.e536-e540, June-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106632.pdf

"A clinical study to evaluate the therapeutic effect of Yastimadhu in Bhaya w.s.r to Social phobia", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no. ppe536-e540, June-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106632.pdf