Clinical efficacy of yashadamrut malahara in vicharchika

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Vicharchika is specially mentioned under the heading of KshudraKushtha (minor skinailments). Even though, in terms of severity, incidence and prognosis it is not minor. Role of external application in Kustha is as important as internal medication. AacharyaCharaka has described Lepana as Sadyah Siddhi Karaka 1 Hence Lepa of ‘YashadamrutMalahara’ had beenselected for external application.Aim to take this research project to assess efficacy of described drug. We selected YashadamrutMalahara which is cost effective and easily available to patients.30 randomly selected patients were given the treatment for 8 weeks with follow up of 1 week interval.This local application provided better relief in thick, dyspigmented lesion of Vicharchika. The treatment given to 30 patients was not effective in 33.33% patients, slightly effective in 60% patients, effective in 30% patients and very effective in 6.67% patients of Vicharchika. Keywords: Vicharchika, YashadamrutMalahara, Lepana How to cite this URL: Dr. Pati 1 ashwini Et Al: Clinical Efficacy Of Yashadamrut Malahara In Vicharchika. International Ayurvedic medical Journal {online} 2016 {cited 2016 July} Available from:http://www.iamj.in/posts/images/upload/2807_2812.pdf CLINICAL EFFICACY OF YASHADAMRUT MALAHARA IN VICHARCHIKA Dr. Pati 1 Ashwini 1 , Dr. Girbide Santosh 2 , Dr. PathakSandhya 3 1,3 P.G. Scholar, 2 HOD and Professor,Department of RogNidanVikritiVigyan,R A Podar Medical (Ayurved) College, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India INTRODUCTION There is popular saying that ‘Skinpatients are never cured and never die!’and hardly constitute an emergency. Dermatology is an essential part of general medicine. Diseases of skin are a common occurrence. The skin is the protective covering of the body. Diseases of skin account for a great deal of misery suffering incapacity and economic loss besides this they are a great handicapping the society because they are visible. Vicharchika, a KshudraKushtha though involves only epidermis, its tendency of recurrences continues to pose problems to the physician.Role of external application in Kustha is as important as internal medication. Aacharya Sushruta has mentioned the treatment as ‘Lepana of Shodhana’ type because external applications form the best way to treat Kushtha. 2 AacharyaCharakahas described Lepana as Sadyah Siddhi Karaka . Hence Lepa had been selected for external application ‘YashadamrutMalhara’ as described in Rasatarangini had beenselected for this study. In this Yashada is Vranastravarodhaka. YashadamrutMalahara heals different types of wounds and useful in Vicharchika .. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Plan of study:- The study was carried out at the M.A. Podar hospital, Worli, Mumbai (Maharastra). Total 30 patients of Vicharchika were registered for the present research work. The cases were randomly selected irrespective of their age, sex, religion, occupation, so- Research Article International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ISSN:2320 5091 ABSTRACT Vicharchika is specially mentioned under the heading of KshudraKushtha (minor skinailments). Even though, in terms of severity, incidence and prognosis it is not minor. Role of external application in Kustha is as important as internal medication. AacharyaCharaka has described Lepana as Sadyah Siddhi Karaka 1 Hence Lepa of ‘YashadamrutMalahara’ had beenselected for external application.Aim to take this research project to assess efficacy of described drug. We selected YashadamrutMalahara which is cost effective and easily available to patients.30 randomly selected patients were given the treatment for 8 weeks with follow up of 1 week interval.This local application provided better relief in thick, dyspigmented lesion of Vicharchika. The treatment given to 30 patients was not effective in 33.33% patients, slightly effective in 60% patients, effective in 30% patients and very effective in 6.67% patients of Vicharchika. Keywords: Vicharchika, YashadamrutMalahara, Lepana How to cite this URL: Dr. Pati 1 ashwini Et Al: Clinical Efficacy Of Yashadamrut Malahara In Vicharchika. International Ayurvedic medical Journal {online} 2016 {cited 2016 July} Available from:http://www.iamj.in/posts/images/upload/2807_2812.pdf CLINICAL EFFICACY OF YASHADAMRUT MALAHARA IN VICHARCHIKA Dr. Pati 1 Ashwini 1 , Dr. Girbide Santosh 2 , Dr. PathakSandhya 3 1,3 P.G. Scholar, 2 HOD and Professor,Department of RogNidanVikritiVigyan,R A Podar Medical (Ayurved) College, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India INTRODUCTION There is popular saying that ‘Skinpatients are never cured and never die!’and hardly constitute an emergency. Dermatology is an essential part of general medicine. Diseases of skin are a common occurrence. The skin is the protective covering of the body. Diseases of skin account for a great deal of misery suffering incapacity and economic loss besides this they are a great handicapping the society because they are visible. Vicharchika, a KshudraKushtha though involves only epidermis, its tendency of recurrences continues to pose problems to the physician.Role of external application in Kustha is as important as internal medication. Aacharya Sushruta has mentioned the treatment as ‘Lepana of Shodhana’ type because external applications form the best way to treat Kushtha. 2 AacharyaCharakahas described Lepana as Sadyah Siddhi Karaka . Hence Lepa had been selected for external application ‘YashadamrutMalhara’ as described in Rasatarangini had beenselected for this study. In this Yashada is Vranastravarodhaka. YashadamrutMalahara heals different types of wounds and useful in Vicharchika .. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Plan of study:- The study was carried out at the M.A. Podar hospital, Worli, Mumbai (Maharastra). Total 30 patients of Vicharchika were registered for the present research work. The cases were randomly selected irrespective of their age, sex, religion, occupation, so- Research Article International Ayurvedic Medical Journal ISSN:2320 5091 ABSTRACT Vicharchika is specially mentioned under the heading of KshudraKushtha (minor skinailments). Even though, in terms of severity, incidence and prognosis it is not minor. Role of external application in Kustha is as important as internal medication. AacharyaCharaka has described Lepana as Sadyah Siddhi Karaka 1 Hence Lepa of ‘YashadamrutMalahara’ had beenselected for external application.Aim to take this research project to assess efficacy of described drug. We selected YashadamrutMalahara which is cost effective and easily available to patients.30 randomly selected patients were given the treatment for 8 weeks with follow up of 1 week interval.This local application provided better relief in thick, dyspigmented lesion of Vicharchika. The treatment given to 30 patients was not effective in 33.33% patients, slightly effective in 60% patients, effective in 30% patients and very effective in 6.67% patients of Vicharchika. Keywords: Vicharchika, YashadamrutMalahara, Lepana How to cite this URL