A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Topical Application of Modified Vijaya Oil in the Management of Vicharchika (Eczema)

Manoj Vedhika; Godatwar Pawankumar; Sharma Reetu; Patel Neeraj Kumar; Peston Jamas Jahan; Dhuri Kalpana

doi:10.47070/ijapr.v11i4.2728

Manoj Vedhika PG Scholar, Department of Roga Nidana evam Vikriti Vigyan, National Institute of Ayurveda Deemed to be University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Godatwar Pawankumar Professor and HOD, Department of Roga Nidana evam Vikriti Vigyan, National Institute of Ayurveda Deemed to be University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Sharma Reetu Associate Professor, Department of Roga Nidana evam Vikriti Vigyan, National Institute of Ayurveda Deemed to be University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Patel Neeraj Kumar Head of Research and Development, Bombay Hemp Company, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Peston Jamas Jahan Chief Strategy Officer, Bombay Hemp Company, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Dhuri Kalpana Professor and HOD, Department of Kaumarbhritya, DY Patil school of Ayurveda, Maharashtra, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47070/ijapr.v11i4.2728

Keywords: Eczema, Eczema Area Severity Index, Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis, Visual Analogue Scale, Static Investigator Global Assessment

Abstract

Skin disorders have become a major threat in the present era due to the modern lifestyle and stressful living. References to skin diseases in Ayurveda are mostly seen under Kushtha. Vicharchika (Eczema) is one among them with Kapha predominance. The commonly used steroid therapy might lead to side effects. Thus, new topical treatments, such as Modified Vijaya oil, may be useful in reducing the requirement for chronic topical steroid therapy. Aim: To assess the efficacy of topical application of modified Vijaya oil in the management of Vicharchika (Eczema). Materials and Methods: An open-label clinical trial was conducted on 40 patients clinically diagnosed with Vicharchika (Eczema) and the oil was given for topical application for 30 days. The efficacy was evaluated in terms of changes in parameters like EASI (Eczema Area Severity Index), SCORAD (Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis), VAS (Visual Analogue Scale), and SIGA (Static Investigator Global Assessment) before and after the intervention, between Day 0 and 30. The data were collected and analyzed with Wilcoxon Test. Results: The topical application of modified Vijaya oil was found to be highly effective in reducing the symptoms of Vicharchika (Eczema). Conclusion: Modified Vijaya oil could be used in symptomatic relief of Vicharchika (Eczema), and also repairs and enhances the damaged skin.