A Clinical study To Evaluate the Effect of Ayurvedic Herbal Deodorant Shrigandha to Maintain Hygiene in Kaksha (underarms).

Hygiene forms a crucial part of our health today. Sweating is a physiological condition of the body, and it helps regulate our body temperature. Sweat producing the foul smell, stain over the cloths and allergies/rashes are distressing and affects the people to avoid social contact with others because of embarrassment. Sweating over the armpits is a major issue. Hence, there is a negative impact on their social life, sense of wellbeing, emotional health and mental health and thus altogether makes a huge negative mark on the Quality of Life (QOL).According to Ch.Su.5th chapter, it explains the concept of Gandha Dravya and Maala Dhaarana. Promotional Benefits is it improves vitality, lifespan, nourishment and strength. Materials & Methods are herbal drugs Musta and Chirabilwa having antiperspirant as well as fragrant property is used and as per Sharangadhara Samhita Madhyama Khand 9/1-3, the siddha taila is prepared and the Shrigandha deodorant is prepared. Shrigandha deodorant will be used to check difference on the symptoms of hygiene in kaksha like excess sweat production, smell, itching by using the herbal deodorant. Results : The Shrigandha deodorant will bring a significant difference on the symptoms of hygiene in kaksha like excess sweat production, smell, itching by using the herbal deodorant. Keywords : Hygiene, quality of life, sweat, deodorant etc