Open label single arm clinical study on the combined efficacy of gomutra haritaki vati and nalpamaradi taila in dadru (Dermatophytosis)

The symptoms of Dadru are closely resembles with symptoms of Dermatophytosis (Tinea). Dermatophytes are the most frequent causative agents of superficial fungal infections, which affects keratinized tissue3. As India being a tropical country, there has been a rise in chronic and relapsing dermatophytosis which shown the prevalence of 65.3% and 34.6% respectively4. The infection rates were highest among the age groups involved in occupational and outdoor activities due to the increased exposure to fungal pathogens from the environment and increased perspiration, both predispose to fungal infection5. The present state of dermatophytosis has emerged as a social, psychological and economic burden on the society.

Dadru is a Kapha-Pitta pradhana vyadhi with Kandu, Raga, Pidaka and Mandala. So necessitating the use of medicines have Tikta, Kashaya rasa & property such as Dadrughna, Kandughna or Kushtaghna. Gomutra Haritaki vati has Dadrughna property & Nalpamaradi taila has Kandughna and Kushtaghna property