Effect of Madhuka taila nasya with and without Japaakusuma lepa in akaalapalitya – A comparative clinical study
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https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v16i3.5859Keywords:
Akaalapalitya, Japaakusuma lepa, Madhuka taila nasya, Premature greying of hairAbstract
Introduction: Healthy hair is a sign of beauty and wellbeing. The appearance of a person is significantly altered by hair colour. Hair greying is a visible sign of ageing. Premature greying has negative effects on the appearance, self-confidence, self-esteem, and social acceptance of the affected individual. Akaalapalitya is a burning problem faced by youth today worldwide. Acharya Charaka has mentioned Nasya followed by Lepa application is the best treatment for Akaalapalitya. This study was designed to compare the effect of Madhuka taila nasya over Madhuka taila nasya and Japaakusuma lepa in Akaalapalitya. Aim: To study the effect of Madhuka taila nasya in the management of Akaalapalitya. To study the effect of Madhuka taila nasya and Japaakusuma lepa in the management of Akaalapalitya. To compare the efficacy of Madhuka taila nasya with and without Japaakusuma lepa in the management of Akaalapalitya. Materials and Methods: A randomised controlled trial was conducted with 40 patients of Akaalapalitya selected from O.P.D and I.P.D of K.A.M.C after fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants were divided in to two equal groups. Group A received Madhuka taila nasya in ashtabindu pramana for 7 days. Group B received Madhuka taila nasya in ashtabindu pramana for 7 days followed by Japaakusuma lepa for 7 days. Baseline and post treatment evaluation was done on day 0 and day 8 for group A. It was done on day 0 and day 15 for group B. Both the groups were compared at follow up on day 21.Results: Comparative analysis of the overall effect of the treatment in both the groups was done statistically with unpaired t test. The test shows that the treatment is significant in Group B with overall result of 88.54%. Conclusion: Madhuka taila nasya with Japaakusuma lepa showed significant efficacy over Madhuka taila nasya alone in management of Akaalapalitya.
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