Effect of sarivadya taila external application as shiroabhyanga in the management of darunaka w. s. r. to dandruff (pityriasis capitis)–a case study.

Abstract

Introduction -According to acharya Vagbhata  and Sharangadhara Darunaka is kapalgata roga but acharya Sushruta and other Acharya explained Darunaka disease under kshudra roga. Due to vitiation of vata and kapha dosha in Darunaka vyadhi symptoms like kandu (itching), rukshata (dryness), twaka sphutana  (scaling), keshachyuti (hairfall) develop. Gadanigrahakara has mentioned the application of Sarivady taila in the management of darunaka. aim and objective – to evaluate the efficacy of sarivadya taila in the management of darunaka. material and methods – A 20 years female patient came to opd of kayachikitsa department of Laxmanrao kalaspurakar ayurveda rugnalaya yavatmal with chief complaints of kandu 2–3 times per hour, keshachyuti 80–100 hair fall during washing and combing of hair, rukshata , twaka sphutanaseen over hair and sometimes over shoulder since 6 months. in this case ayurvedic application of sarivadya taila locally once at night was given.   result-the improvement provided by the therapy was assessed on the basis of sign  and symptoms. The kandu , keshachyuti, rukshata, decreased by 100%, twaka sphutana decreased by 75%. conclusion–Sarivadya taila was found safe and effective in controlling signs and symptoms of  darunaka.