Abstract

USE OF KIKKISHAR GHRITA IN MANAGEMENT OF KIKKISA (STRIAE GRAVIDARUM)

Dr. Neeshu Kumari*, Dr. Rudramani Deepak** and Guide name - Dr. Kulkarni Ashvini

Abstract

Motherhood is the topmost act in the feminine role of life. She cannot seepage from the happenings occurring in generative age. Stretch marks are one such type of happenings that occurs at the time of pregnancy. Striae gravidarum are linear lesions that often appear during pregnancy and are normally found in the abdomen and breast. Kikkisa (striae gravidarum) occurs during 7th month of pregnancy with the chief symptom of itching sensation. The fully established kikkisa makes more discomfort, trouble of mood and lack of concentration in day-to-day activities. gravidarum, a physiological skin change is a cosmetic feel and discomfort needs medical measures. Ayurveda describes several treatment modalities against the Kikkisa. Oushada sevana, parisheka, abhyanga, lepa, pathyapathya are bestestablished therapies available for Kikkisa. In the present study the pathophysilology and action aspects of Kikkisa in view of gravidarum has been mentioned.[1]

Keywords: Kikkishar, lepa, gravidarum.