An Open Labelled Randomised Controlled Clinical Study To Evaluate The Effect Of Extrernal Application Of Daruharidra And Madhuka Ointment In Kikkisa W.S.R To Straie Gravidarum

Pregnancy is a phase of women’s life during the period of 9 months she undergoes major changes both physically and psychologically Acharyas have mentioned to protect the Garbhini without vitiating the doshas just like how carefully a vessel filled with oil will be taken care of to avoid spillage

This shows the importance of care and concern which must be given to every pregnant woman However it is associated with many physiological changes on body and skin, one among them being kikkisa i.e. which produce Rekhaswaroopa Tvak Sankocha [linear lesions] commonly found on the Udara Stana and Uru during 3rd trimester Due to stretching of the abdominal muscles are characterized by Kandu(itching) Vidaha (burning sensation) Based on the similarity of features it can be correlated to Striae Gravidarum in contemporary science. When the fetus grows uterus enlarges causes mechanical stretching of the abdominal skin leading to linear marks on the skin. Even the slightest Scar can cause psychological stress in her as it impacts on the beauty, and no women is ignorant about her beauty as it reflects the confidence and personality. Any measure which helps in this condition will be a boon for the women.Almost 90% of Garbini face this problem worldwide  though kikkisa is not a disease at times seeks a lot of attention there is very need for cosmetic medicine to overcome this problenm In Astangha Hridaya shareerasthana while explaining about kikkisa chikitsa explains about Daruharidra

and Madhuka which are kandughna krimiglma raktashodhaka shothahura vayastapana dahashamaka. Present era working pregnant women daruharidra and madhuka ointment helps in easy effective application hence the combination is taken up for the study.