Alternative & Integrative Medicine

Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Effectiveness of Manjisthadi Kwatha and Durvadya Taila for Children′s Eczema
  Author(s): Ramon Trullas*
  
  The Kshudra kustha type of Vicharchika is a common problem for Ayurvedic pediatric OPDs. This type of Vicharchika is characterized by the symptoms Kandu (itching), Srava (discharge), Pidaka (vesicles) and Shyava Varna (discoloration). Vata involvement is the cause of dry, blackish eczema lesions, Kapha involvement is the cause of itching in the affected areas and Pitta involvement is the cause of Srava. Vicharchika and eczema are more similar than not. At various points in the management of Kustha, the traditional texts of Ayurveda emphasize Shodhana and Shamana therapy as a treatment option. In children, Shamana treatment is preferable to Shodhana treatment. A clinical study was carried out with both inclusive and exclusive criteria to determine the efficacy of Durvadya Taila and Laghu Manjisthadi Kwatha in Vicharchika in children aged 5 to 16 years. For 45 da.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2327-5162.2022.11.429

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