A randomised comparative clinical study to assess the efficacy of Arjuna Twak Churna Lepa and Yastimadhu Churna Lepa along with Khadira Churna in the management of Vyanga with special reference to Melasma

Kamala Hunasagi; Uma Patil

doi:10.21760/jaims.7.10.11

Kamala Hunasagi Post Graduate Scholar, Department of P.G Studies in Kayachikitsa, BLDEA’s AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.
Uma Patil Professor, Department of P.G Studies in Kayachikitsa, BLDEA’s AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Vijayapura, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.7.10.11

Keywords: Vyanga, melasma, Kshudra Rogas, hyperpigmentation.

Abstract

Background: Vyanga is one of the skin disease and it is included under the heading of a Kshudra Rogas. Vyanga is pathological condition of the facial skin which is produced by the vitiation of the Vata, Pitta Doshas and Rakta Dhatu and Manasika Nidanas such as Bhaya, Krodha and Shoka are the main culprits characterized by the presence of Niruja, Tanu, and Shyava Mandalas over the face. Vyanga is correlated with facial Melasma, melasma is skin condition in which a hyperpigmented patches over the face of the individual showing the similarities in clinical features. Objectives: To assess the efficacy of Arjuna Twak Churna Lepa and Yastimadhu Churna Lepa along with Khadira Churna in the management of Vyanga with special reference to melasma. Methodology: A comparative clinical study was conducted on Vyanga Roga for the period of 21 days. The patients were divided into 2 groups. In Group A 20 patients were administered with Arjuna Twak Churna Lepa along with Khadira Sara Churna and in Group B 20 patients were administered with Yasthimadhu Churna Lepa along with Khadira Sara Churna. Results: Group A and Group B have shown statistically significant result. Group A treated with Arjuna Twak Churna Lepa along with Khadira Sara Churna shown better result compared with Group B treated with Yasthimadhu Churna Lepa along with Khadira Sara Churna.

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