CLINICAL STUDY OF EFFICACY OF SHASHANKHLEKHADI CHOORNA IN KUSHTHA (CHAKRADATTA)

Present study deals with evaluation of efficacy of ShashanklekhadiChoorna in the management of DadruKushtha. Study was done in 30 patients who were suffering from DadruKushtha. Drug ShashankhlekhadiChoorna was given to patients in dose of 3 gms twice a day inPragbhakta with Tiltail as Anupana. Study period was of 28 days. The patients were assessed on the basis of subjective parameters i.e.Kandu (Itching), Daha (Burning sensation), Raga (Colour changes), Pidaka (Eruptions) and objective parameters i.e. Size of Lesions and No. of Lesions. Medicine proved to be effective for Dadru.