EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF MUKHAKANTIKAR LEPA IN HYPERMELANOSIS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO VYANGA

Authors

  • A. K. Madgundi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i5.174

Keywords:

ayurveda, hypermelanosis, vyanga, mukhakantikar lepa

Abstract

Background: Face is the index of mind and beautiful face attracts towards itself. In today’s modern era
face value is also important for self-confidence and making once successful. Exposure to sunlight,
genetic predisposition, use of cosmetics and certain drugs, hormonal imbalance are implicated in the
pathogenesis of most hypermelanosis. In day to day life due to air pollution, different cosmetic using
habits, stressful life, dietary changes, inclination towards junk or fast food, sleeping habits different
skin problems such as hypermelanosis is seen in adolescent boys and girls. With this research interest
to know the efficacy of the Mukhakantikar lepa mentioned in ayurvedic classics. Objectives:
Evaluation of efficacy of Mukhakantikar lepa in hypermelanosis with special reference to vyanga.
Setting and design: Clinical trial was carried out in Seth Sakharam Nemchand Jain Rugnalaya and
Aushadalaya, solapur, Maharashtra, India, from-April 2009-April 2010. Materials and methods: 60
patients either sex, between age group 18 to 25 yrs, suffering from hypermelanosis, with diffuse bronze
pigmentation, mandal, Kandu and daha consciously willing to participate in the clinical trial were
selected randomly and received Mukhakantikar lepa for 28 days and with fallow up after every week.
Clinical manifestations and results were evaluated before, during and after treatment. The Persons with
state grey, scars temples and shine, patients having other major systematic and endocrinal diseases,
severe cases of hypermelanosis and those were not willing to participate in the trial were excluded.
Results: On statistical analysis using t test study reveals at par efficacy of trial drug on clinical
manifestations reducing (p=0.000) the hypermelanosis and improving (p=0.000) in skin complexion.
No adverse reactions documented. Conclusion: Mukhakantikar lepa works excellently on
hypermelanosis i. e. vyanga and improving skin complexion.

Author Biography

A. K. Madgundi

Assistant Professor, Department of Rachana Sharir, Seth Govindaji Raoji Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Solapur-413002, Maharashtra, India

Published

2021-03-05

How to Cite

Madgundi, A. K. . (2021). EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF MUKHAKANTIKAR LEPA IN HYPERMELANOSIS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO VYANGA. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 2(5). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i5.174

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 5 (2014): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Original Research Article- Clinical Research

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