Effect of vidangadi malahara in the management of dadru kushtha w. s. r. to fungal infection: A case study.

Abstract

Skin diseases are common manifestation in present era. The patientsof skin diseases areadditionally prone to experience physical, emotional and socio-economic embarrassment in the society due to disfigured appearance. There is a wide and extensive description of skin diseases in Ayurveda described  under single heading Kushtha. Dadrukushthais one which is mentioned under Kshudrakushtha⁽¹⁾,In modern science the clinical manifestations of Dadrukushtha is closely similar to local skin fungal infection. In the present study, a case of Dadrukushthaw.s.r fungal infection has been treated with VindangadiMalaharawhich is a combination of seven drugs⁽²⁾ possessing Shodhan and Kusthaharaproperty. The results revealed significant effect of Malaharain various parameters like Raga (Erythema), Kandu (Itching), Daha(Burning sensation), Tod(Pricking pain), Pidika(Granulated skin) andUtsanna Mandala (Elevated patches).