A CASE REPORT ON THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF PANCHANIMBA CHURNA AND JALAUKAVACHARANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DADRU KUSHTHA (TINEA CORPORIS): AN INTEGRATIVE AYURVEDIC APPROACH
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21943544Keywords:
Dadru Kushtha; Tinea corporis; Panchanimba Churna; Jalaukavacharana; Raktamokshana; Ayurveda.Abstract
Background:
Dadru Kushtha is a Kapha-Pitta predominant Kshudra Kushtha characterized by Kandu (itching), Raga (erythema), Pidika (papules), Utsanna Mandala (raised annular lesions), and scaling. Clinically, it closely resembles Tinea corporis, a superficial dermatophyte infection. The increasing prevalence of chronic and recurrent dermatophytosis, coupled with emerging antifungal resistance and frequent relapses, has prompted the exploration of safe and effective Ayurvedic therapeutic approaches. Panchanimba Churna possesses Kushtaghna, Kandughna, Krimighna, and Rakta Prasadana properties, whereas Jalaukavacharana (medicinal leech therapy), a form of Raktamokshana, is indicated in Pitta-Rakta predominant skin disorders.
Objective:
To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Panchanimba Churna combined with Jalaukavacharana in the management of Dadru Kushtha with special reference to Tinea corporis.
Case Presentation:
A 34-year-old male presented with multiple annular erythematous scaly lesions over the trunk and left lower limb associated with severe itching and intermittent burning sensation for three months. Based on detailed Ayurvedic and clinical evaluation, the condition was diagnosed as Dadru Kushtha corresponding to Tinea corporis.
Intervention:
Panchanimba Churna was administered orally at a dose of 6 g twice daily with normal drinking water after meals for 28 days. Simultaneously, Jalaukavacharana was performed once weekly for four consecutive weeks over the affected lesions following standard Ayurvedic procedures.
Results:
The combined therapy produced marked clinical improvement without any adverse events. Significant reductions were observed in all assessed clinical parameters, including Kandu (68.5%), Scaling (66.7%), Pidika (65.8%), Utsanna Mandala (63.4%), Raga (63.0%), Daha (59.1%), and lesion size (55.8%). The treatment was well tolerated, and no adverse drug reactions or procedure-related complications were reported throughout the study period.
Conclusion:
The combination of Panchanimba Churna and Jalaukavacharana demonstrated substantial clinical improvement in this patient with Dadru Kushtha (Tinea corporis), resulting in significant relief of itching, erythema, scaling, papules, burning sensation, and lesion size. This case suggests that the integration of Shamana Chikitsa with Raktamokshana may represent a safe and effective Ayurvedic therapeutic approach for the management of Dadru Kushtha. Nevertheless, well-designed randomized controlled studies with larger sample sizes are warranted to validate these findings.
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