YARIS - 2019
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Item Evaluation of the effect of herbal formula mentioned in Bhaisajya Rathnavali in the management of Pityriasis versicolor(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Dissanayake, A.M.S.H.; Jayakody, J.A.D.P.P.Tinea versicolor is a frequent benign superficial fungal infection of the skin. It belongs to Malassezia related disease. Clinical features of Tinea versicolor include either hyperpigmented or hypopigmented finely scaly macules. The most frequently affected sites are the trunk, neck and proximal extremities. However, long term maintenances of treatment is often required due to its high recurrence rate. Tinea versicolar is generally asymptomatic although some patients experience mild pruritus. This study was designed to assess the effect and efficacy of an herbal formula cream including Saussurea lappa, Raphanus sativus, Brassica juncea, Curcuma longa, Mesua ferrea, Callicarpa macrophylla Vah and cow’s urine which was a safe and effective external therapy for Pityriasis versicolor. This study assessed on the distribution pattern in relation to age, gender, affected region, occupations and chronicity among Tinea versicolor patients. Also size, colour, clinical form and itching of the affected area were assessed and effect of the treatment was measured through a well-defined grading system in term of selected reliving parameters. Thirty patients participated in the study, who were randomly divided in to two groups as group A and B. Group A was given herbal formula cream and Group B was given Charmakathi lepa. Patients were advised to refrain from any other treatment for Tinea versicolar. Follow up period was four weeks. When considering the P values, test group P value for size, colour, itching and clinical form were < 0.05. In control group, P value < 0.05 for itching and P value > 0.05 for size and colour and clinical form. Therefore, it can be concluded that herbal formula cream is more effective than Charmakanthi lepa in the management of Tinea versicolarItem Evaluation of the herbal formula mentioned in Rajaushadhanidhiya in the management of Pityriasis Versicolor(Young Ayurveda Researchers' and Innovators' Symposium (YARIS – 2019), Institutional Research Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Yakkala, Sri Lanka, 2019) Nilmini, R.R.P.S.; Dissanayake, K.G.C.Pityriasis versicolor is a common skin condition that produces well demarcated round or oval macules on the trunk, neck, and upper arms where the density of sebaceous glands is high. These lesions often appear as hyper-pigmented patches on lighter skin types and hypo-pigmented patches on darker or tanned skin and can vary in color. There are many treatments in Ayurveda, to relieve Pityriasis versicolor. The formula used for the present study is an external application, mentioned in Rajaushadhanidhiya; however, the effects are not scientifically proven. The present study aimed at finding the efficacy of this herbal formula composed of Ipomoea obscura, Curcuma longa, Cassia fistula, Phylenthes emblica. Thirty patients were recruited for this study and fifteen patients were advised to apply herbal formula and for others Nimbhadilepa for one month without other treatments for Pityriasis versicolor. The size, colour, clinical form, itching of affected areas were graded by the researchers before and after the treatment. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and Microsoft Excel. A significant reduction (p value <0.05) in size, itching, colour and clinical form of affected areas was observed after the treatment in Test group. Although P value<0.05 in size and itching of affected areas, P value>0.05 in colour and clinical form in control group. It can be concluded that the tested herbal formula has a better effect than Nimbhadilepa on reducing the symptoms of Pityriasis versicolor.