A Clinical Evaluation of Triphala Khadir Kwath Dhawan in Management of Ahiputana w.s.r. to Napkin Rash. Gund PL

Abstract

Neonates, infants & early childhood are prone to get skin diseases due to delicate skin and less immunity. Ahiputan is one of the many diseases explained in Ayurvedic classics among children which is considered as Ghora and Dhaarun. Ahiputan is caused by frequent stagnated urine, faeces and sweat around the anal region for longer duration, resulting into Sphota with Kandu. Similar condition can be seen in diaper dermatitis and even in diarrhea with anal excoriation. Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Triphala Kwath Dhawan in Ahiputana. Result: Among the 30 patients 18 patients shown Good Improvement i.e. more than 75% relief from the treatment and 12 patients showed that Marked Improvement i.e. improvement between 50-74.9%. The overall result of the therapy ‘Triphala Khadir Dhawan’ has shown good results in all the diagnostic parameters of the disease Ahiputana. Conclusion: Triphala-Khadira Kwatha Dhawana gives earliest relief in Ahiputan which is cost effective and easy to apply. Triphala-Khadira Kwatha Dhawana shows reduction in reliving symptoms. It is more appropriate in infants and toddler suffering from Ahiputan because the formulation is well designed in guna as required for pediatric use.