CONCLUSIONS

CONCLUSION(S)
As per detailed analysis and observations noted in this study, following conclusions
can be drawn. 40 patients of either sex suffering from Vicharchika between the age
group of 16 to 60 years who attended the Dhanvantari Ayurveda Hospital were
subjected to single blind clinical trial of pre test post test design. The patients were
grouped in to two, group A and group B. Group A treated with oral medication of
Khadira aristadi Kashaya in a dose of 30 ml twice a day for 30 days with an
Anupana of sukhoshna jala. Group B treated with Navaka Kashaya in a dose of 30
ml twice a day for 30 days with sukhoshna jala as Anupana. After completion of the
study the following conclusions are drawn.

 Vicharchika is a Kshudra Kushta caused due to the morbidity of Kapha and

Pitta dosha involving Tvak, Rakta, Mamsa and Lasika.
 Minimal or no Purvarupa and less severe Rupa characterises Kshudra
Kushta and so also Vicharchika.
 Morbid Kapha Dosha predominates the Samprapti of Vicharchika and the
same is reflected in Rupa.
 Viruddha Ahara and Viruddha Vihara is main cause for the disease
Vicharchika.
 The clinical symptoms of Vicharchika are akin to dermatitis to a larger
extent.
 Acute Dermatitis simulates the Sravi Vicharchika and Chronic Dermatitis
simulates the Asravi Vicharchika.
 Khadira aristadi Kashaya and Navaka Kashaya are effective in reducing the
severity of symptoms of Vicharchika. Marked reduction in the mean score
of outcome measures – Pidaka, Kandu, Srava and Shyavata are recorded and
are statistically highly significant.
 Comparatively better response may be expected if this treatment is added
with Shodhana treatment or by increasing the duration of medication.

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 Khadira aristadi Kashaya is Kashaya -Tikta Rasa Pradhana, Guna-Laghu

Rooksha Pradhana and Snigdha , Veerya-Anushna Sheeta, Vipaka-Katu,

Doshaghnata- Kapha- Pitta shamaka and tridosha hara.

 Navaka Kashaya is Tikta-Kashaya Rasa pradhana, Guna-Guru, Laghu,

Ruksha, Veerya-ushna veerya pradhana, Vipaka-katu and Doshaghnata: Pitta

–Kapha Shamana and Tridosha hara.

 Both the groups are proved effective in reducing in the cardinal sign and

symptoms.

 In comparison to Navaka Kashaya, Khadira aristadi Kashaya seems to provide

better relief (%) in Pidaka, Kandu, Srava and Shyavata.

 Both the groups seem to be showing high Statistical Significance (P<0.001) on

1intensity on cardinal sign and symptoms. And mean wise better

improvement. By using Paired‘t’ test.

 Kandu showing statistically high significant (P<0.001) and Pidaka, Srava are

showing statistically significance (P<0.05) by using unpaired t-test. Thus, we

can conclude that Group A is more effective than Group-B.

The present study was conducted with limited number of patient and time period. A
study of larger group of patients and time period will required for understanding the
better action of trial drug. Further study to be planned to support the finding of this
study.

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