Management of Kikkisa with Lakshadi Taila w.s.r. to Striae Gravidarum - A Case Study

Dr. Ayswarya Narayan; Dr. Rachana HV

doi:10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1100

Dr. Ayswarya Narayan Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Prasooti Tantra and Streeroga, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.
Dr. Rachana HV Associate Professor, Department of Prasooti Tantra and Streeroga, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1100

Keywords: Kikkisa, Striae Gravidarum, Lakshadi Taila

Abstract

Pregnancy is a phase of women’s life during which she undergoes a lot of state of emotions. During the period of 9 months, major changes both physically and mentally occurs. One such change is the occurrence of linear lesions commonly found on the Udara, Stana and Uru, which are known as Kikkisa. It is a clinical entity which appears in the 7th month of pregnancy. They are characterized by Kandu (itching), Vidaha (burning sensation), and Rekhaswaroopa Twak Sankocha (linear striae). Based on the similarity of features, it can be correlated to Striae Gravidarum in contemporary science. Till the current day, there is no permanent cure which has been proved. Therefore any measure which helps in this condition will be a boon for the women.

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