Abstract

CLINICAL EFFICACY OF KARANJA PATRA SIDDHA TAILA IN KIKKISA W.S.R. STRIAE GRAVIDARUM

Vijendra Kumar*, Shilpy Gupta and Mukta Sinha

Abstract

Objective: To assess the preventive and curative effect of Karanja Patra Siddha taila (oil prepared from Ponagamia pinnata leaves in Sessamum indicum oil) on striae gravidarum (SG). Study Design: A total 50 randomly selected pregnant women are grouped in to two, Group-A (preventive) & Group-B (curative). In both groups same drug was applied as local applicant by abhyanga (gentle massage) for 3 months starting from 4th to 7th months of pregnancy. Result: In preventive group 98 % of cases not developed Kikkisa (Striae Gravidarum) while in curative group the symptom like itching and burning sensation was cured in first follow up after 15 days and without recurrence. Sign like linear stretch marks, discolouration of skin and cracking of skin over abdomen were least responsive to treatment.

Keywords: Kikkisa, Striae gravidarum, Pregnancy stretch marks, Karanja taila, Pongamia pinnata.