A Comparative study on the effect of Vaman Karma with Raktachandanadi lepa and kaishor Guggulu in the management of Yauvan Pidika (Acne Vulgaris)

Recruiting

• Conditions: Yauvan Pidika ( Acne vulgaris)

• Registration Number: CTRI/2017/02/007828
• Lead Sponsor: Govt Akhandanand Ayurved College and Hospital Bhadra Ahmedabad

Brief Summary

This is randomized parallel group trial in department of Panchkarma OPD at Govt. akhandanand Ayurvedic college and hospital.

In this trial selected patients will be randomly selected in two groups that are group A and group B

**GROUP A 15** patients will be treated with Vaman karma(medicated emesis)followed byShaman chikitsa ( internal medication)with Kaishor Gugguluand Rakta Chandanadi Lepa (external application)

Procedure for vaman karma (approximate 2 weeks)

**(**1) Deepana and Pachana -Trikatu Churna, Dose: 4 to 6 gm. per day

·         (2) Aabhyantar Snehapan: Pure  Go ghrita (Ghee), Dose: 20 - 40 ml starting dose, in Vardhmana Krama ( As per  Aatur-Koshtha and Agni ), Anupan: Ushna Jal

(3) Vaman karma: aakanthpan  with cow milk

Madanphali Yoga (Madan Phala-4gm, Vacha-2gm, -Saindhav-1gm)

af  after completion of vaman procedure patient will be adviced for shansarjana karma  according to shudhhi( 3 or 5 or 7 days). Then patient will be given shaman chikitsa

under this -

1) Kaishor guggulu: 4 tab thrice a day (each tablet will be of 500 mg) ,

Anupan: Lukewarm water

Duration: 4 weeks after  Vaman Karma

2) Rakta chandanadi lepa - applied with milk or rose water, thickness of Lepa:-1/4 Angula as described in Sharangadhar Samhita

Duration : 2 Times/Day for 4 weeks after Vaman Karma in group A

**GROUP-B:-15**patients will be treatedwith Shamana with Kaishor Guggulu and Rakta Chandanadi Lepa

Detail of drug and duration in Group B:

1)    Kaishor guggulu: 4 tab thrice a day (each tablet will be of 500 mg) ,

Anupan: Lukewarm water

Duration: 6 weeks after  Vaman Karma

2) Rakta chandanadi lepa - applied with milk or rose water, thickness of Lepa:-1/4 Angula as described  in Sharangadhar Samhita

Duration : 2 Times/Day for 6 weeks in group B

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-07-25
• Last Update Posted: 2017-09-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1 Vaman Yogya as per Ayurvedic text 2 The person between the age of 16-30 years 3 Having classical signs of Yauvan Pidika like Paka ,Srava, Kandu, Vedana, Daha, Vaivarnyata and also signs of Acne Vulgaris like Comedone, Papules, Pustules, Nodules, Cysts, Abscess.

Exclusion Criteria

Vaman Ayogya as per Ayurvedic texts Diseases like Hypertension, Asthma, Heart disease & other systemic disorders which may lead the patient to fatal condition during Vaman karma Any other skin disease on face.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
improvement in symptoms of yauvan pidika	after completion of treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
improvement in symptoms of yauvan pidika	After completion of treatment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Govt Akhandanand Ayurved College and Hospital; 🇮🇳 Ahmadabad, GUJARAT, India

Govt Akhandanand Ayurved College and Hospital

🇮🇳Ahmadabad, GUJARAT, India

Dr Krunal Makwana

Principal investigator

8000643180

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