Evaluation of combined efficacy of Lodhradi lep with Khadirashtak kwath in Mukhdushika.

Authors

  • Mayuri Amol Deshpande
  • Sadhana Kulkarni
  • Amol Deshpande

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v14i1.3307

Keywords:

Acne vulgaris, Kshudrarog, Khadirashtak kwath, Lep, Lodhradi lep, Mukhdushika

Abstract

Background - Mukhdushika (Acne vulgaris) is burning issue among young generation. It gives inferiority complex in social life. There are lots of medicines for acne vulgaris but the results are not upto the mark. Our aim is to combat with Mukhdushika with simple herbal formulation. Randomised controlled trial is preferred for the study.

Methods – Aim:  To evaluate efficacy of combination of Lodhradilep and Khadirashtak kwath in management of Mukhdushika.

Objectives:

  • To study the Nidanpanchak of Mukhdushika as described in Ayurveda samhita
  • To study the effect of combination of Lodhradi lep and Khadirashtak kwath. 

Randomized control trial was conducted in two arms, Group A (Lodhradi lep) and Group B (Lodhradi lep with Khadirashtak kwath). 30 patients were selected randomly and Lodhradi lep was given for group A. 30 patients were selected randomly and Lodhradi lep with Khadirashtak kwath was given for group B.

Result – The group B shown significant result in all the signs and symptoms.

Discussion – The Z value was significant in all the objective criteria which shows Group B was more effective than group A in treating Mukhdushika.

Keywords – Acne vulgaris, Kshudrarog, Khadirashtak kwath, Lep, Lodhradi lep, Mukhdushika

Author Biographies

Mayuri Amol Deshpande

Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved college and research centre, Datta Meghe institute of higher education & research (Deemed to be University), Salod (H), Wardha, Maharashtra. India.

Sadhana Kulkarni

Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Radhakrishna Toshniwal Ayurved Mahavidhyalaya and research centre, Akola, Maharashtra, India. 

Amol Deshpande

Assistant Professor, Department of Rachana Sharir, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College and Research Centre, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University) Salod (H), Wardha. India.

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Published

2023-04-04

How to Cite

Deshpande, M. A. ., Kulkarni, S. ., & Deshpande, A. . (2023). Evaluation of combined efficacy of Lodhradi lep with Khadirashtak kwath in Mukhdushika. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 14(1), 260–267. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v14i1.3307

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2023): January-March 2023

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