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| Title: | Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of polyherbal Unani formulations in scabies |
| Authors: | Ali, Syed Mahtab
Alam, Mahe
Jamal, Anwar |
| Keywords: | Polyherbal formulations
Unani medicine
Scabies
Herbal formulation |
| Issue Date: | Apr-2006 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. Cl8: A61K36/00, A61P17/00 |
| Abstract: | Scabies is a
contagious skin disease caused by a burrowing mite. Intense itching is induced
by the mite burrowing into the skin to lay eggs, generally in the area of the
wrist, fingers, genitals or feet. The disease is spread by close contact with
infected person or from contaminated clothes. It affects hands and wrist (63%),
extensor aspect of elbow (10%) and other sites (27%). It is commonly found in
densely populated areas and especially in low socioeconomic groups. In Unani
System of Medicine, an oral formulation consisting of Shahtra (Fumaria indica Pugsley), Chiraita (Swertia chirayita Roxb. ex Flem. Karst), Sarphonka (Tephrosia
purpurea Linn. Pers.), Gul-e-mundi (Sphaeranthus
indicus Linn.), and Unnab (Ziziphus
jujuba Mill.) along with local
formulation of Gandhak (Sulphur), Murdaarsang (Letharg) and Kaphoor (Cinnamomum
camphora Linn.) is evaluated in
patients fulfilling the diagnostic criteria. The study showed significant
reduction in the signs and symptoms of scabies after 15 days of treatment. The
objective of the study was to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of polyherbal
formulations in scabies with a view to find a cheaper and effective treatment,
free from side effects. |
| Page(s): | 220-223 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1068 (Online); 0972-5938 (Print) |
| Source: | IJTK Vol.05(2) [April 2006]
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