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A PILOT STUDY TO SEE THE EFFICACY OF NEEM CHOORNA (AZADIRACHTA INDICA) AND HARITAKI CHOORNA (TERMINALIA CHEBULA) ON DADRU KUSHTHA

Dr. Dinesh Chandra Joshi*, Dr. (Prof.) Sampurna Nand Tiwari and Dr. Alok Ranjan

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Abstract

Dadru is an Ayurvedic term referring to a skin disorder, commonly associated with fungal or bacterial infections. It manifests as circular, raised lesions with itching, inflammation, and sometimes discharge, typically appearing on the groin region, waist, torso, limbs, or scalp. In Ayurveda, Dadru is linked to an imbalance of the body's doshas, particularly Pitta and Kapha, which may be aggravated by factors like poor diet, stress, or exposure to infectious agents. The condition is often treated with herbal remedies, topical applications, and dietary modifications aimed at restoring balance to the doshas, along with maintaining proper hygiene and lifestyle practices. The objective of this pilot study was assessing the efficacy of Neem Choorna & Haritaki Choorna in treating Dadru. Total of five patients diagnosed with classical symptoms of Dadru were selected from the OPD of GACH, Patna. The treatment regimen included 6 grams each of Neem Choorna and Haritaki Choorna, administered twice daily for a duration of 30 days. Significant improvements were observed in all patients, with a marked reduction in itching, redness, and the number and size of lesions. The results suggest that this combination of Ayurvedic herbs may be an effective treatment for managing the symptoms of Dadru.

Keywords: Neem Choorna, Haritaki Choorna, Kushtha, Dadru, Kandu.