Role of with on - An open labeled clinical trial.

INTRODUCTION

Ayurveda has a rich and comprehensive concept of life and health. Callosity is a French word meaning a local thickened or hardened part of the skin. It is a plaque of hyperkeratosis caused by repeated friction or pressure. It is assumed that frictional forces induce hyperkeratosis leading to thickening of stratum corneum of the skin over certain areas prone to mechanical stresses. , as described by the , can be closely related to lesions of the skin caused by hyperkeratosis. has been enumerated and described in the classical literature under the heading of . has been mentioned for the proper management of .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE

The management of is aimed at removal of the hyperkeratosis lesion by along with or without .

MATERIAL AND METHODS

has been mentioned as a in and . It was a randomized, prospective, single-blind and clinical trial. Fifteen patients suffering from hyperkeratosis lesions were selected according to the conditions mentioned under inclusion and exclusion criteria and procedure was carried out for them. Assessment of the lesion was done before treatment and after 7 days and 14 days of treatment.

RESULTS AND OBSERVATION

Based on the study, it was observed that can be used to create superficial burns only. The extent of tissue destruction due to burning with is very minimal. Hence, it was observed to be effective for treating superficial lesions. It was observed that eventually in 7 days the area of the lesion turned soft with reddish black discoloration. Softening of the lesion and its discoloration might be due to penetration of the volatile oil and active principles of into the affected area while doing the procedure. It was further observed that the area of lesion eventually dried and peeled off along with the tissue within about 15 days.

CONCLUSION

Hence, was able to provide satisfactory results in case of superficial hyperkeratosis lesions.