Yoga plus Ayurvedic herbs eased bedwetting in children in small ITRA Jamnagar trial
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A small ITRA Jamnagar trial, reported in early October 2026, found children given Ayurvedic herbs plus yoga had larger cuts in bedwetting than herbs alone.
What Happened
Researchers at the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, an institute under the Ministry of Ayush, have reported that children with bedwetting improved more when an Ayurvedic herbal preparation was combined with yoga than when the herbs were given alone. The study, run by the institute's Kaumarbhritya (paediatrics) department and published in the AYU journal, was reported in early October 2026. According to the reports, about 38 children aged 6 to 14 took part over eight weeks. Both groups received a herbal powder described as a Medhya Rasayana made from Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, Mulethi and Guduchi; one group also practised four yoga asanas.
Key Facts
- Institution: ITRA Jamnagar, Kaumarbhritya department; findings published in the AYU journal.
- Participants: around 38 children aged 6 to 14, in two groups, over eight weeks, according to reports.
- Herbal preparation: Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, Mulethi (liquorice) and Guduchi.
- Result reported: about 70% improvement in bedwetting frequency in the herbs-plus-yoga group, against about 38% in the herbs-only group.
- Reports also mention improvements in memory, concentration, irritability and hyperactivity.
- The study did not include a group receiving standard medical treatment or no treatment, as far as reports describe.
Why It Matters
Bedwetting, known medically as nocturnal enuresis and in Ayurveda as shayya mutra, is common in young children and usually fades with age, but it can cause embarrassment, poor sleep and stress for children and parents when it continues into school years. Families often look for gentle options, and this study tests one that combines a traditional herbal formula with simple yoga.
The design gives a useful but limited signal. Because both groups received the same herbs, the comparison mainly tells us that adding yoga was linked to better results. It does not show how the herbs compare with standard approaches such as bladder training, bedwetting alarms or medicines prescribed by doctors, or with no treatment at all. With only about 38 children, a single centre and an eight-week period, the findings need to be repeated in larger, controlled trials before they can guide practice.
Even so, the study fits the Ayush ministry's push to test traditional remedies with clinical methods and publish the results. Earlier Ayurvedic research on bedwetting has been small and of mixed quality, so a published comparative trial, however small, adds to the evidence that researchers can build on.
For parents, the practical message is cautious. Yoga is low-risk for most children and may help with relaxation, body awareness and sleep routines. Any herbal preparation, however, should be used only on the advice of a qualified practitioner, and a child with persistent bedwetting, daytime symptoms or sudden onset should see a doctor to rule out other causes.
| Group | Treatment | Reported improvement in bedwetting |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Medhya Rasayana herbs plus four yoga asanas | About 70% |
| Group 2 | Medhya Rasayana herbs only | About 38% |
Impact
Short-term: The study may encourage Ayush practitioners to recommend yoga alongside herbal care for children with bedwetting.
Long-term: Larger trials comparing this approach with standard treatments could show whether it deserves a place in mainstream care.
Who is affected: Children with bedwetting and their parents, Ayurvedic and paediatric practitioners, and researchers in integrative medicine.
Key Takeaway
A small ITRA Jamnagar trial suggests adding yoga to an Ayurvedic herbal formula may ease bedwetting in children, but bigger controlled studies are needed.
Questions and Answers
What did the ITRA Jamnagar study find?
In about 38 children aged 6 to 14, those given an Ayurvedic herbal preparation plus four yoga asanas for eight weeks had about a 70% improvement in bedwetting frequency, compared with about 38% for those given the herbs alone, according to reports.
Which herbs were used?
The preparation, described as a Medhya Rasayana, contained Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, Mulethi and Guduchi.
Does this prove Ayurveda cures bedwetting?
No. The study was small and short, and it compared herbs plus yoga with herbs alone. It did not compare the approach with standard treatments or a placebo.
Should parents try this at home?
Simple yoga is generally safe for children, but herbal medicines should be given only on a qualified practitioner's advice. Persistent bedwetting should be checked by a doctor.
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