“Evaluation of Efficacy of Arka Taila in the Management of Otomycosis – A Phytochemical Analysis”
- Author Dr. Pooja Verma
- Co-Author Dr. D. B. Vaghela
- DOI http://wwj
- Country : India
- Subject : Shalakya Tantra
Keywords : ArkaTaila, Haridra, SarshapaTaila, Otomycosis, Phytochemical.
Abstract
Otomycosis affect external Ear Canal, is simply known as fungal infection of ear which causes inflammation, tinnitus and mild to severe itching, more seen in dusty warm and humid area. It seems to be a very common clinical condition found in the outpatient department of otorhinolaryngology all over the world. Symptoms of Otomycosis are similar to karnasrava (Discharge from external auditory canal) and Karnakandu (Itching in external auditory canal) in Ayurveda. Otomycosis affects skin of external auditory canal which causes Kandu, which is a type of kushtha Roga. Use of Sneha Kalpana (Medicated ghee and oils) in the management of Kushtha Roga has been vogue since Samhita period. ArkaTaila is an important formulation described by Acharya Sharangdhara in the management of skin diseases like Pama, Kachchu and Vicharchika. An attempt has been made in the present analytical study to rule out the antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of each ingredient of Arka Taila. All the parameters were found to be good and effective in the management of Otomycosis.
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