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Ayu 2007 April ; 28 (2) :27-31
Effect of arka taila in the management of karnasrava W.S.R. to otomycosis

Abstract
Karna srava is one among the several diseases of the ear. Otomycosis is one type of diffuse ottitis externa, caused by fungus predominantly Aspergillus and Candida albicans. It is one among the several causes of otorrhoea(karnasrava). The symptoms found are itching, pain, discharge, defness and tinnitus. it is most commonly seen in hot and humid climate ; Jamnagar having the similar climatic conditions, otomycosis is quite prevalent. among the various local treatment procedures for karnasrava, in this study karnapurana with arka taila after pramarjana was selected. the drug arkataila is having ingredients i.e. sarsapataila, arkaswarasa and haridra. total 36 patients were registered and all the patients were randomly divided into 2 groups. G-I(32pts) treated with arka taila & G-II(13pts) treated with Clotimazole(candida) ear drops. Comparative effect was assessed between arkataila and Clotrimazole in the management of karnasrava- otomucosis. almost equally highly significant results were obtained in both groups.

DHARA ID: D000266


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