Abstract

A CLINICAL STUDY ON ROLE OF CHANDANA-USHIRA KALKA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KIKKISA W.S.R TO STRIAE GRAVIDARUM

Dr. Sushma Kadyan*

Abstract

Stretch marks form during rapid growth of the body, such as during puberty or pregnancy. In pregnancy, between 90% to 95% women develop striae gravidarum which mostly appear in 7th month and is explained as Kikkisa in Ayurveda,which is characterized by, Kandu, Vaivarnyata, Rukshata, Vidaha and Rekha swaroopa twak sankocha caused by vitiation of tridoshas. Chandana-Ushira Kalka has been selected for effective management of Kikkisa in this study. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Chandana Ushira Kalka in management of Kikkisa w.s.r. to striae gravidarum. Materials & Methods: 30 patients were selected on the basis of inclusive and exclusive criteria & were administered Chandana ushira kalka for a period of 60 days. They were followed up every 15days for 90days. The lakshanas of Kikkisa were observed, recorded and assessed. Results: Comparing subjective and objective parameters within the group. At follow-up P=0.001for subjective parameters showing significant results and P>0.001 for objective parameters showing non-significant results.

Keywords: Kikkisa: Striae Gravidarum: Chandana Ushira Kalka.