Vidangadi Ointment And Vidangadi Yoga Pilot Study In Management Of Tenia Infections

Abstract

Introduction- Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal skin infection of the body caused by Dermatophyte. There is treatment available for fungal infection in modern medicine which gives good results like topical application of various antifungal ointment. They providing relief within short period but the recurrence of disease and some side effects like burning, swelling, irritation, redness, blisters, tenderness of drugs are noted. On analysing the disease symptomatology and condition it can be compared to Kustha Roga, which is Tridoshaja Vyadhi which involves Rasa, Rakta , Mamsa etc. Dhatu.
Aim- To evaluate the efficacy of Vidangadi ointment and Vidangadi Yoga in tenia infection.
Material and Methods- Vidangadi ointment and Vidangadi Yoga were given to patient having tinea infections to verify
efficacy.
Results- Vidangadi ointment and Vidangadi Yoga has reduced the recuurence time and improve the patient compliance. A pilot study on Vidangadi ointment and vidangadi yoga has shown its effectiveness on Tenia as external medication. General feeling of wellbeing and no symptoms were seen in follow-up.
Conclusion –all the drugs of Vidangadi ointment and Yoga having Dadrughna property and its effective in managment of various tinea infection.