To study the clinical efficacy of Coconut Oil Padabhyanga in Padadari

Abstract

Ayurveda is an ocean of science, which is related to maintaining healthy status and treating the ill conditions of the body. According to Ayurveda, health is the balanced state of Dosha, Dhatu, Agni, Mala and the pleasant status of the soul, senses Organs and mind. The appropriate state of dosha is required for health. But in today’s modern world of civilisation, there is a vitiation of dosha due to etiological factors. Aggravation of Vata dosha in the feet causes dryness, coarseness,  cracks, pain and bleeding from the feet. It can be correlated with the Padadari disease explained in Ayurveda. People which have a profession of walking are more prone to this disease and it becomes more painful for them. Our Ayurveda has given the concept of Abhyanga in Dinachraya adhyaya. It can be very beneficial for the Padadari patients. Coconut oil is an easily available, cheap material. So present study is an attempt to view the efficacy of the coconut oil Padabhyanga in Padadari.