Management of (cracked feet) with ( Haines.) based formulation: An open-labeled clinical study.

INTRODUCTION

Ayurveda considers, (cracked feet) as disease condition, under (minor diseases of skin). Cracked feet also known as heel fissures is a common foot problem characterized by yellowish color of the skin on the heel of the foot, hard skin growth, hardening and cracks in the feet associated with pain, bleeding or itching. Vaidya Manorama, Ayurvedic compendia, recommended oil as a remedy for . An open-labeled clinical trial has been conducted to evaluate the effect of -based formulation in .

MATERIALS AND METHODS

oil was prepared by mixing (Rock salt) 24 g; 300 ml latex of ( ); 4.8 l. of water, (mustard oil) 1.2 l. and further heating of oil, following classical guidelines of . For better acceptability, the medicated oil was then gradually mixed with "Aerosil," a thickener, for converting the mixture into gel form. Twenty-six patients, diagnosed with , were treated by applying 3 g (or as per requirement) of gel twice daily for 21 consecutive days.

RESULTS

Response to the treatment was recorded on a weekly basis and therapeutic effect was evaluated through symptomatic relief.

CONCLUSION

The study yielded statistically highly significant results in symptoms such as cracks associated with pain ( < 0.001), (dryness) ( < 0.001) and (itching) ( < 0.001).