Abstract

A CLINICAL STUDY ON EFFECT OF HARITHALADI LEPA IN DADRU KUSTA

Dr. Jeevan S.* and Dr. Krishna Prakash M. K.

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Abstract

Diseases pertaining to skin make a great impact on the quality and aesthetic of an individual. In present era prevalence of skin disorders are most commonly seen due to poor sanitation, unhygienic condition, improper skincare, unwholesome food and activities especially Virudhahara (improper combination of different taste at food). In Ayurveda Kushta is considered as one among Mahagada. Among Kushta, Dadru Kushta is commonly seen in the present days. Incidence of Dadru is usually seen because of uncleanliness of body, sharing others clothes etc., hence Dadru can be considered as one of the Sankramika Vyadhi. On the basis of presenting symptomatology most of the scholars have simulated Dadru with Tinea through modern perspective. Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection of the arms, legs especially on glabrous skin, however it may occur in any part of the body. Among the Shamana yoga’s, Rasadravya’s are considered to be more potent. Keeping this point in view, an attempt is made to study the efficacy of Haritaladi Lepa in Dadru Kushta. The present study was conducted on 30 diagnosed subjects of Dadru Kushta. Sufficient quantity of Haritaladi Lepa was given for application for the period of 14days, and the data was collected from the subjects at baseline i.e. 7th day (during treatment), 14th day (after treatment) and 21st day (follow up). The overall effect of Haritaladi Lepa on Dadru Kushta was 54.55% and all the parameters showed statistically significant results.

Keywords: Dadru, Kushta, Haritaladi Lepa, Tinea corporis.