MANAGEMENT OF PARIKARTIKA WITH SIKTHAHARIDRADI OINTMENT
Journal Title: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Development & Technology - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
ABSTRACT ‘Parikartika’ is a disease of anal region, itself denotes the cutting pain. Fissure-in-ano is a small longitudinal ulcer in long axis of lower anal canal which is very painful among all anorectal disorders. For the management of Parikartika a cheap and effective medicine is needed to be found. Siktha Haridradi ointment which contained Siktha Taila, Haridra and Pudina Satwa i.e. menthol is prepared and used topically. The study was completed in two groups 30 patients in each group with randomized pattern. Group A (Application of sikthaharidradi ointment with Pathya) andGroup B (Only Pathya).Criteria for assessment is set as Pain at anal region, Anal spasm and P/R bleeding. Siktha Taila was effective in relieving friction and also dryness at anal region. Haridra is useful in healing of fissure in anodue to its property of Vranashodhana and Ropana. It also helps in reducing inflammation and spasm at anus. Menthol has soothing effect and relieves pain with its cooling effect. Compare to Group B, Group A was more effective in relieving pain and anal spasm and P/R bleeding as well.33.33% patient in Group-A show complete cure and rest 66.67% show improvement in symptoms. In Group-B no total cure is seen, only improvement in symptoms is observed in a patient. From the observation and analysis it can be concluded that application of Siktha Haridradi ointment with pathyakalpana is effective in management of fissure in ano. Keywords: Parikartika, Fissure-in-Ano, Siktha Haridradi ointment, Pathya.
Authors and Affiliations
Dhanashri Suhas Desai
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