A CRITICAL REVIEW ON PATOLADI CHURNA WITH ITS SKIN BENIFITING PROPERTIES W.R.T. KIKKISA (STRIAE GRAVIDARUM)
Dr. Shubhada C. Lekurwale, *Dr. Sudhindra A. N. and Dr. Aditya Samant
ABSTRACT
Introduction: In all Samhitas Kushtha Chikitsa is described with single or compound herbal drugs. Patoladi Churna is one such polyherbal churna formulation indicated in treatment of various skin ailments. Aim and Objectives: To review Patoladi Churna w.s.r. to its effect on Kikkisa. Material and Method: Relevant references were reviewed with respect to Patoladi Churna described in Samhitas and various Ayurveda texts such as Brihatrayee, Laghutrayee Bhaishajyaratnavali etc. All the references were collected and reviewed thoroughly. Observation and Results: Total 5 references with the name Patoladi Churna and Patoladi Gana are recorded in various Samhitas and Ayurveda texts indicated in various diseases. Total 5 referances of Patoladi Churna with different ingrediants were found in the texts among them Patoladi Churna from Ashtang Hridaya and its action on Kikkisa is being thoroughly reviewed here. Ingrediants of Patoladi Churna- Patola - Trichosanthus dioica, Nimba - Azadiracta indica, Manjistha - Rubia cordifolia, Tulsi Beeja - Ocimum tenuiflorum. Conclusion: Based on Pharmacological properties and Experimental studies conducted on individual drugs proved that Patoladi Churna is a effective in skin disorders mainly on Kikkisa and can be used safely for treating various skin conditions.
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