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ROLE OF INDIGENOUS COMBINATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PARIKARTIKA W.S.R. TO FISSURE IN ANO – A REVIEW ARTICLE

Mohammad Amir*, Mrigank Shekhar, Arun Kumr Singh and Neelam Gupta

Abstract

In Ayurvedic Samhitas Parikartika is described in different places as complication of Virechana vyapad, Basti vyapad, Garbhini vyapad. This is most common and painful condition among ano-rectal diseases and can be corelated with fissure in ano. It is commonly seen in young aged peoples and pregnant women. In modern science there are various medical and surgical procedures for its management which are very expensive and all these having its own complications. In Ayurveda there are many combination of drug used for the management of Parikartika which are cost effective and complication free, So here we take an indigenous combination of Ayurvedic medicines Nimbadi Churna +Godanti Bhashma +Shankh Bhasma +Shudh Gandhak, Haritaki Churna & Jatyadi Tail. Nimbadi Churna itself has combination of 21 ayurvedic medicines and very effective in wound healing and has properties like antimicrobial, anti bacterial, antioxidant, anti ulcers, gastroprotective, laxative which is suitable for Parikartika (fissure in ano) and very effective. Godanti Bhashma is prepare from gypsum, in ayurvedic samhitas, it is used in in fever, leuchorrhoea and pain so effective in parikartika. Shankh Bhasma is coolant by nature act as anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti ulcer, digestive stimulant and a natural source of calcium and vitamin C. Shudh Gandhak is sulphur containing compound and used in Ayurveda for treatment of wide varieties of diseases including Kandu (itching), Kushtha (diseases of the skin), Dadru (taeniasis) netra rog and It is well known medicine for diseases of skin and also useful in itching related to parikartika. Haritaki Churna is a mild laxative effect on the body and hence treats constipation by decreasing flatulence, cleansing the intestines and removing waste products from the body. It is also extremely effective in reducing stomach acidity and minimized the chances of various GIT ulcers. Jatyadi tail used widely for healing all types of wounds. It reduces the burning sensation, irritation and itching, which are commonly found in Parikartika fissure in ano.

Keywords: Parikartika, Nimbadi churna, Haritaki churna, Jatyadi Tail.