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EFFICACY OF KARANJ BEEJADI LEP IN VICHARCHIKA W.R.T.ECZEMA

*Dr. Prakash Mane, Dr. Dahake S. J., Dr. Jyotsna Gulhane, Dr. P. B. Jondhale, Dr. Surekha Atram, Dr. Mangesh Udmale, Dr. Sachin Rohani and Dr. Sanjay Babar

Abstract

Most of the skin disorders are developed from abnormal functioning of the agni, defective dietary habits like unsuited foods, irregular meals pattern and habits like smoking, alcohol, psychological stress & causing life style related skin diseases. Vicharchika is one of the disease mentioned in ancient science among the Kushtha. Vicharchika is categorized in different ways i.e. Kshudra kushtha and Kshudra roga. All Kushthas are having Tridoshaja origin, hence Vicharchika can be explained in similar manner i.e. Kapha is responsible for Kandu, Pitta is responsible for Srava and Shyava indicates the presence of Vata. even with its Tridosha origin, various Acharyas have mentioned different dominances in Vicharchika i.e. Kapha, Pitta, Vata -pitta pradhana, which also suggest specific symptom complexes. As per the symptoms and pathogenesis, Vicharchika has been directly associated with eczema (dermatitis) in modern science, with symptoms kandu (excessive itching), Pidaka (papules, vesicles, pustules), Shyava (erythema with discolouration), Bahusrava (profuse discharge, oozing), Raji (thickening of skin), Arti (pain), Ruksha (dry lesion), etc. Dermatitis is being used as a synonyms of eczema by most of the dermatologists. in recent days; modern science has reached the top by great advances, particularly when dermatology topic is concerned and also in regards to availability of powerful antibiotics, antifungal, antihistaminic, steroids, etc. But better management could not be searched out till today. Few drugs are available for symptomatic relief only. Skin diseases like eczema get a suitable atmosphere especially in developing countries, because of fast life style, industrial and occupational hazards, repeated use of chemical additives etc nowadays, whole world is gradually turning towards Ayurveda for safe and complete cure of diseases. Especially in the field of skin problems ayurveda can contribute remarkably. Topical application of Karanj Beejadi Lep is said to be very effective in the treatment of Vicharchika. But previously no study was carried out to evaluate the effect of this lepa. Hence this study was planned to evaluate the effect of Karanj Beejadi Lep. Topical use of Karanj Beejadi Lep with Gomutra were subjected to clinical trial in this study.

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