CLINICAL STUDY ON EFFECT OF PASTE OF MANJISTADIYA ON YUVANA PIDAKA (ACNE VULGARIS)

Abstract

Background: Acne vulgaris, can affect people from 10 to 40 years of age. Based on symptoms, acne vulgaris can be
correlated with Yuvana Pidaka. It leaves erosions on the face, resembling the thorns of a Shalmali tree. Acne vulgaris is
one of the most common dermatosis and is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit. Comedones,
macules, papules, nodules, pustules, scars, cysts are its signs and symptoms. Aim: this study aims to evaluate the effect of
paste of Manjistadiya in management of Yuvana Pidaka (Acne vulgaris). Method: paste of Manjistadiya is prepared by
mixing powders of roots of Rubia cordifolia), seeds of Coriandrum sativum, stems of Santulum albam, stem barks of
Kokoona zeylanica, rhizomes of Curcuma aromatic and stem of Coscinium fenestratum together in equal quantities. 10 ml
of water is added to 5g of above mixture, to make a paste. Sixty patients suffering from Yuvana Pidaka were selected and
randomly divided into two groups, named as Group A and B; each of thirty patients. Group A, was treated with 5g of paste
of Manjistadiya; once a day for 14 consecutive days. The mixture left for 20 minutes and rinsed off with freshwater. Group
B, was treated with 10ml of placebo. Placebo was prepared by adding 5 drops of permitted food colouring to water and
applied similarly as Group A. The responses to the treatment were recorded and therapeutic effects evaluated by
symptomatic relief. Results: Of these two groups, significant symptomatic relief in eruptions, pain, tenderness, scars,
greasiness of the face, was observed in group A. Fairness in face also increased after treatment. Conclusion: It is
concluded that paste of Manjistadiya is beneficial in treatment of Yuvana Pidaka (Acne vulgaris) and to improve the
fairness of the skin.