A Clinical Study to Evaluate Efficacy of Lodhradi Lepa and Mukhdooshikahar vati along with Virechan in the Management of Mukhdooshika w.s.r. Acne vulgaris
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Background: In Ayurvedic classics, in the context of Kshudra rogas, it is mentioned that Mukhdooshika occurs in yuvavastha and its signs and symptoms are similar to that of Acne vulgaris. In Ayurvedic classics many lepas and shodhan therapy are considered to be the effective treatment for Mukhdooshika. Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to “Evaluate the efficacy of Lodhradi Lepa and Mukhdooshikahar Vati along with Virechan in the management of Mukhdooshika w.s.r Acne Vulgaris”. The clinical study was conducted over a period of 45 days on 20 diagnosed cases of Acne vulgaris. This was an Single Blind Randomized clinical study involving patients of either sex between 16-35 yrs suffering from Acne vulgaris. Results & conclusion: In this clinical study, for managing the Mukhdooshika, patients were subjected through Virechan followed by local application of Lodhradi Lepa (two times a day) and Mukhdooshikahar Vati as oral drug (three tablet thrice a day). Patients got significant improvement and no complications were found during and after the clinical study.
Authors and Affiliations
Rashmi Kathait, Sanjay Kumar Tripathi, Sunil Kumar Sharma, Jaya Saklani Kala, Shweta Shukla
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