Vedic Medical Astrology in Essential Hypertension

Vedic Medical Astrology in Essential Hypertension: A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study

Previous studies have explored the correlation and impact of astrological events in relation of diseases, health concerns and relationship between birth chart and disease risk. Cardiovascular conditions, sleep and fertility were found significantly associated with moon phase. However, to best of our knowledge no study has documented the impact of astrological intervention in disease management.

This is a randomised, multi-center, double blind placebo controlled clinical trial with two parallel arms. This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Vedic medical astrological intervention for patients with mild to moderate hypertension,with respect to decreasing their blood pressure and improving their quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients age between 35 and 60 years old, male and female;
• Patients who meet the diagnostic criteria of essential hypertension (
• Patients taking antihypertensive drugs under the supervision of physicians.
• Patients having understanding of our study and willing to comply with astrological protocol.
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have been diagnosed as secondary hypertension or malignant hypertension
• Patients with comorbid conditions
• Patients with a chronic disease associated or psychiatric conditions which might not suitable for the study
• Patients who had been treated with any other alternative or complementary medicine during the previous three months