Ingle, Nilesh ManoharOjha, Nisha KumariKumar, Abhimanyu2016-02-172016-02-172013-07Ingle Nilesh Monohar, Ojha Nisha Kumari, Kumar Abhimanyu. Clinical study to evaluate the Brinhaniya effect of Vidarikandadi Yog to enhance the sport performance in children. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. 2013 July-Sept; 4(3): 171-175.0975-9476http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/173319Background: Sport science studies applications of scientifi c 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. Materials and Methods: Randomized double blind placebo controlled study was conducted in children involved in sports to assess the effi cacy 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 signifi cant results for weight and chest circumference, whereas highly signifi cant 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 signifi cant. Results were signifi cant for cardio-respiratory parameters (Resting Heart Rate, Resting Respiratory Rate, and Harvard Step Test). Conclusion: Vidarikandadi Yog is a potential drug for enhancing the sport performance due to its Brinhaneeya effect.enBrinhanamuscular strengthsport performanceVidarikandadi YogArticle