Alternative und integrative Medizin

Effectiveness of Durvadya Taila and Manjisthadi Kwatha for Children's Eczema

Abstract

Varashree Suryakanth

Ayurvedic paediatric OPDs frequently face the Kshudra kustha kind of Vicharchika, which is marked by the symptoms Kandu (itching), Srava (discharge), Pidaka (vesicles) and Shyava Varna (discoloration). Eczema lesions that are dry and blackish are caused by Vata involvement, whereas itching in the afflicted regions is caused by Kapha and Srava by Pitta. Eczema and Vicharchika are more similar than not. Shodhana and Shamana therapy are emphasised in the traditional texts of Ayurveda as a line of treatment at various points in the management of Kustha. Shamana treatment is preferable over Shodhana therapy in youngsters. In order to assess the effectiveness of Durvadya Taila and Laghu Manjisthadi Kwatha in Vicharchika in children aged 5 to 16 years, a clinical research was carried out using both inclusive and exclusive criteria. Patients received LaghuManjisthadi Kwatha twice daily for 45 days while also receiving external application of Durvadya Taila and they were contacted for follow-up care after 15 days of therapy completion. In a group of 30 patients, the majority of patients (86.67%) had considerable improvement, 6.7% had complete remission and 6.67% had mild improvement. Durvadya Taila and Laghu Manjisthadi Kwatha are obviously safe and effective in the management of Vicharchika in children, according to the clinical investigation.