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Ayu 2009 July ; 30 (3) :295-299
A clinical study to access the efficacy of Karaveer taila on Kikkisa (striae gravidarum)

Abstract
Reproduction is an important part of the life of the female. Some physiological, hormonal and metabolic changes occur in mothers body to accommodate and support the foetus throughout pregnancy. In response to these changes some ailments appear during pregnancy. Among the common ailments of pregnancy as recognized by various pioneers of Ayurveda, Kikkisa is a common disorder which appears on the abdomen during 7th month. If we look at the etiology of kikkisa, it ashows that various sages has compiled the same cause i.e. vitiation of tridosha due to the growing foetus which leads to burning sensation and itching as symptoms and stretch marks as sign. Above said causative factors and symptomatology of Kikkisa has close resemblance with Striae Gravidarum as described in modern texts. In this study an attempt has been made to define Kikkisa, on scientific grounds vis-avis SG. In present study, 30 clinically diagnosed Kikkisa patients were divided into 2 groups of 15 each and given Karaveer (nerium indicum) taila for local application for 2 months trial period. Karaveera taila wa sprepared from leaves of karaveer and Til oil as per the method of preparation of oil described in classics. Patients were assessed thoroughly for a total period of 3 months including 1 month follow up period. A statistically highly significant (p<0.001) decrease was observed in features of itching and colour of Kikkisa. No untoward reactions were observed in both the groups throughout the study period.

DHARA ID: D000327


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