Abstract

A STUDY OF AN EFFICACY OF RAKTACHANDANADI TAIL IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VYANGA

Dr. Smita S. Kadu, Dr. Krishna Deshpande and *Dr. Meghana Hanamant Karande

Abstract

Everyone seeks for fair complexion and clear skin. Vyanga like pigmentary disorders cause loss of one’s confidence. Disorders of pigmentation like Vyanga are within first 10 diseases to seek medical advice in dermatology clinic. Ayurveda has given great emphasis even though Vyaga is described as Kshudra roga. Neeruj, tanu, shyav varni mandalotpatti manifests Vyanga. Treatment include Seeravedh, Lepa and Abhyanjana. Abhyang with siddha tail plays very effective role. Aim: To determine an efficacy of Raktachandanadi Tail in the management of Vyanga Objectives: To compile references regarding Vyanga in Brihattrayee. To study the properties of Raktachandan, Manjishtha, Kushtha, Lodhra, Priyangu, Vatankur and Masoor. Material & Methodology: 30 subjects having vyanga lakshane were selected by simple random selection irrespective of sex and occupation. The colour of patch is matched with Fair and lovely fairness meter and noted. Subjects asked to apply tail in circular fashion in sufficient quantity so as to cover the affected areas effectively and gently massage with soft hand for 10 to 15 sec. The same is to be continued for a period of 21 days. After 21 days, assessment was done with matching the colour of patch with the help of fair and lovely fairness meter. Change in shade of colour is noted. Results of the study shows that treatment with Raktachandanadi tail also gives effective results in reducing the dark shade colour of Mandal.

Keywords: Vyanga, Raktachandanadi tail, Raktapradoshaj vyadhi, Kshudra rog.