A study on the effect of Yashadamrita Malahara and Navakashaya in the management of Vicharchika (Eczema)

Abstract

Introduction: Skin diseases generally follow a chronic course, with frequent recurrences. In Ayurvedic texts, the topical application of Yashadamrita Malahara^[1] is described as highly effective in the treatment of Vicharchika (Eczema), while Navakashaya^[2] is considered beneficial for Pittaja and Kaphajanya Kushtha. However, no prior studies have evaluated their combined efficacy. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Yashadamrita Malahara and Navakashaya in the management of Vicharchika (Eczema).

Method: In this study, a total of 45 patients with Vicharchika (Eczema) were enrolled in three groups, and all of them completed the full course of treatment.

Result: In first group, Yashadamrita Malahara was applied externally to the patients of Vicharchika (Eczema) which provided complete improvement to 20% of patients, marked improvement to 60% of patients, moderate improvement to 13% of patients, and mild improvement to 7% patients. In second group, Navakashaya was given orally to the patients of Vicharchika (Eczema) provided complete improvement to 20% of patients moderate improvement to 20% of patients, and mild improvement to 80% of patients. In third group, Yashadamrita Malahara was applied locally and Navakashaya was given orally to the patients of Vicharchika (Eczema) which provided complete improvement to 33% of patients, marked improvement to 53% of patients, moderate improvement to 7% of patients, and mild improvement to 7% patients.

Conclusion: The findings of the study indicate that both Yashadamrita Malahara and Navakashaya can be considered effective treatment options for Vicharchika (Eczema).