A Management of Vicharchika with Visha Aragwadhaadi Agada Lepa –a randomized pilot study

RGUHS Advance Research Project Bangalore

Authors

  • Manjula P Saraganachari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i3.664

Keywords:

eczema, EASI score

Abstract

Management of Vicharchika with Visha Aragwadhaadi Agada Lepa –a randomized pilot study

RGUHS Advance Research project grant Bangalore.

Dr. Manjula  P.  Saraganachari

Associate Prof Dept of Agada Tantra & Vyavahar Ayurveda (SAT-A.17), Shri Vijay Mahantesh Ayurvedic Medical College, Ilkal, Bagalkot, Karnataka 587125, and Ph.No:9901379193 email id: kmsumangala@gmail.com

Abstract:

Introduction-Kushta (ED-4) is the common term used for the skin diseases in Ayurveda (SAT-A.1). Vicharchika (ED-4.3.10) is one among the 11 Kshudra Kushtas (ED-4.3) which can be correlated to Eczema. Clinical presentation of Vicharchika are Kandu (itching), Srava (discharge), Pidaka (vesicles), and Vaivarnya (discoloration), Rajyo (lichenification), Ruja (pain) or Daha (burning sensation) Rukshata (dryness SAT-A.145) [1, 2]. Episodic reoccurrence of eczema makes the patient worried and search of early effective treatment. Aim and Objectives: Aim of the study to evaluate the effect of Visha Aragwadhaadi Agada (SAT-F.99) Lepa in the management of Vicharchika [3]. Methodology/Design: A randomized pilot study, 15 patients who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were selected for the study. Visha Aragwadhaadi Agada Lepa prepared in our RS& BK dept given to patients for the 30 days twice application. Assessments were made of subjective and objective criteria before, during and after the treatment and follow up done once in 15days up to 60 days. Results: Visha Aragwadhaadi Agada Lepa showed significant results in reduction of Kandu, Srava, Vaivarnya, Rajyo (rough hard skin) of the lesions in the patients. Discussion and Conclusion: Discussed about the research and Visha Aragwadhaadi Agada Lepa showed significant change in the symptoms of Vicharchika.

Key words: Visha Aragwadhaadi Agada Lepa, Vicharchika, randomized pilot study

Author Biography

Manjula P Saraganachari

Associate Professor, Dept of Agada Tantra & Vyavahar Ayurveda, Shri Vijay Mahantesh Ayurvedic Medical College, Ilkal, Bagalkot, Karnataka 587125, INDIA

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Published

2023-04-20

How to Cite

Saraganachari, M. P. (2023). A Management of Vicharchika with Visha Aragwadhaadi Agada Lepa –a randomized pilot study: RGUHS Advance Research Project Bangalore. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(3). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i3.664

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2023): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Original Research Article- Clinical Research

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