STUDY THE EFFICACY OF SHIRO–ABHYANGA, NADISWEDA AND SHIROLEPA IN DARUNAKA.

Dr. Dipali Chavan-Sonawane; Dr. Ravibhushan Sonawane; Dr. Sayali Kharade

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

STUDY THE EFFICACY OF SHIRO–ABHYANGA, NADISWEDA AND SHIROLEPA IN DARUNAKA.

Dr. Dipali Chavan Sonawane, Dr. Ravibhushan Sonawane, Dr. Sayali Kharade

Abstract :

Darunaka is common problem of the hairs in all age group, either sex. Many of them feel ashamed of the scalp itching habit and falling of the white scales of the skin on clothes due to Darunaka. Latter on the Darunaka causes falling of hairs many times. Darunaka develops due to excessive raukshya and dust combining to vitiate kapha & vata dosha in scalp. To counter this, Nidanparivarjan is very important. But owing to busy schedules people hardly have time for nidanparivarjan. Hence, a remedy which acts on vitiated kapha & vata, heals ulcerated scalp and at the same time strengthening of hair is needed to counter Darunaka. Many market preparations are available but either the effect isn’t long lasting or cost of treatment is very high. Shiro–abhyangadi therapies counter Darunaka effectively & are also cost effective. This study is an attempt to specify the action of ‘Shiro–abhyanga, Nadisweda and Shirolepa’ in ‘Darunaka’. 10 patients having symptoms of Darunaka were selected and the study was done.