Kukkutanda Basti (ALBU-PRO Bio-Enemata) vs. Intravenous Albumin in the Management of Hypoalbuminemia: A Comparative Pilot Clinical Study
Abstract
Ayurveda offers a wide spectrum of therapeutic modalities, among which Basti therapy playsa significant role due to its systemic action through rectal administration. Kukkutanda Basti, a formulationderived from egg yolk, has been traditionally used to enhance nutritional status. Considering the high cost,limited efficacy, and adverse reactions associated with intravenous albumin therapy, there is a growingneed to explore affordable and safer Ayurvedic alternatives for managing hypoalbuminemia.Aim: To evaluate the pharmaceutical characteristics and clinical efficacy of ALBU-PRO Bio-Enemata(Kukkutanda Basti) and to compare its therapeutic outcomes with standard intravenous albuminsupplementation in patients with hypoalbuminemia.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies
Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Bioscan.
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 1015–1025
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN