31, January 2025

A Critical Analysis of Pama Kustha (Scabies) with Special Reference to “Kustheshu raktapittapravaleshu visagjjitam Siddham” by using Khadira Ghrita and Nimba Ghrita.

Author(s): 1. Dr. Swetasmita Sahu, 2.Dr. Saumyaleena Baral, 3.Prof. (Dr) Manoj Ku. Sahoo

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1.M.D Scholar, P.G  Dept. of Ayurveda Samhita & Siddhanta, GAC&H, Balangir, Odisha, India

2.Lecturer, P.G  Dept. of Ayurveda Samhita & Siddhanta,GAC & H, Balangir, Odisha, India

3.Principal of  GAC & H, Balangir, Odisha, India.

 

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202501011     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202501011


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Healthy skin reflects a healthy body, and any issues with the skin can affect not only physical health but also an individual's psychological well-being and social interactions. One of the most prevalent illnesses among the lower socioeconomic classes is Pama Vyadhi (Scabies).It is a skin infection that is highly contagious, spreading quickly in crowded areas and occurring all over the world. Maintaining good personal hygiene and having access to a sufficient amount of water are crucial preventive measures.

Material and methods: There were 30 diagnosed Patients age between 10-40 years with Pama (Scabies) were randomly selected for the clinical study and divided into two groups.  The sensitivity test of Khadira Ghrita and Nimba Ghrita were applied twice daily (after bath at morning & before going to bed at night). In Group-A :15 patients were given external application of Khadira Ghrita and in Group-B:15 patients were given external application of Nimba Ghrita. Patients were enrolled in the clinical study after providing their written consent.

Result and Discussion: In group A out of 15 Patients, 80% were markedly improvement occurred, moderately improvement occurred in 20% and none of the Patient were found in mild improvement as well as in unchanged at all group where as in group B out of 15 patients 63.33% were markedly improvement, moderate improvement occurred in 30% children and mild improvement occurred 6.67% and none of the  patients were observed in the unchanged group.

Conclusion: The combined holistic treatment modalities of Ayurveda i.e Bahya chikitsa proved to be boon for Patients suffered from Pama(Scabies),produced significant results. The treatment is safer and cost effective with no complications observed so far.

Pama Kustha, Scabies, Khadira Ghrita, NimbaGhrita.

Dr. Swetasmita Sahu, Dr. Saumyaleena Baral, Prof. (Dr) Manoj Ku. Sahoo (2025); “A Critical Analysis of Pama Kustha (Scabies) with Special Reference to “Kustheshu raktapittapravaleshu visagjjitam Siddham” by using Khadira Ghrita and Nimba Ghrita, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-1, Pp.71-81.        Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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