Review Literature of Ayurvedic Drugs Used in Kandu or Kachhu (Itches and Scabies)
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Scabies is one of several skin conditions that can cause itching and rashes. Human scabies is a parasitic infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei varhominis. Scabies is contagious and can spread very easily from person to person through close physical contact. Outbreaks mainly occurs in settings such as the family home, child care group, school class, nursing home, or prison which cause unpleasant feeling on skin that makes the sensation to a person for scratch or strong desire to do something is called itching, Rash, Sores etc. Globally, it affects more than 130 million people at any time. Rates of scabies occurrence vary in the recent literature from 0.3% to 46%. Various medicinal plants used in Ayurveda like Karanja, Karavira, Vidanga, Nimba etc. for treating Kandu or Kachhu. This review is mainly focused on the concept of scabies, different plant resources known to have anti-parasitic and anti-itching potential. Precise scientific investigation of drugs from herbal resources must be done to develop a potent, safe and reliable therapy.
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Markam Jyoti, Soni Neha, Gupta Amit, Singh Rajesh Kumar
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