Effect of external application of chitrakadi taila along with internal administration of patoladi gana kasaya in tinea corporis

Tinea corporis is a widely seen dermatological manifestation encountered in daily clinical practices. Tinea corporis is ring worm of the glabrous skin. By definition it includes lesion of the trunk and limbs, excluding ring worm of specialized sites such as the scalp, feet, and groins. It may be transmitted by direct contact with other infected individuals or by infected animals. It is not a life-threatening condition but it affects the daily activities of human being. The signs and symptoms of tinea corporis can be correlated with dadru based on its pattern of spreading, morphology of lesion, itching and chronicity. Dadru is classified under KshudraKushta by Charka Samhita and under MahaKushta by SusruthaSamhitha and AshtangaHridaya. The fungus grows best in warm moist environment. Thus, recurrence of dermatophytosis is very common. Hence proper research is needed for the effective management of this disease. The study drug Chitrakadi taila is mentioned in kushta chikitsa chapter of yogaratnakara. Chitrakadi taila consist of chitraka, karaveera and vidanga by its tikshna and krimighna property can give quicker effect. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of Chitrakadi taila and Patoladigana Kashaya in tinea corporis. It will be a pre and post interventional study with a sample size of 26 within the age group of 20-60 years. The participants satisfying inclusion criteria will be selected from OPD of Department of Agadathantra, Govt. ayurveda college Thiruvananthapuram. The trial drug Chitrakadi taila and coarse powder of Padoladi gana Kashaya will be given for a period of 30 days. Data will be collected before and after treatment, scored and statistically analysed using appropriate statistical technique.