A randomized comparative clinical study of Manjistha Ghrita (Rubia Cordifolia Linn.) and Go-Ghrita in the management of Kikkisa (Striae Gravidarum)

Skin ailments are the third most common disease in developing countries and modern society it is a subject of sociomedical importance. One such ailment associated with pregnancy Kikkisa (Striae gravidarum). gravidarum) Garbhini Vyadhi which occurs mostly Sapta Masa Kala (7th month pregnancy). It condition where growing foetus enlarges Garbhashaya displaces Doshas Vata, Pitta Kapha upwards, reaches Uras produces Daha causing Kandu on abdomen, breasts thighs. Striae gravidarum seen 50-90% pregnant women due to many physiological, metabolic hormonal changes along increased stress connective tissue will lead breakage fibers. Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia Linn.) considered as Raktashodaka Kushtanuta. Considering risk factors current study has been taken up under external application form Ghrita over internal usage Kwatha mentioned authentic text. Keeping this mind comparative was conducted analyze effect Go-Ghrita gravidarum.30 subjects after considering inclusion exclusion criteria were for study. Patient’s general physical examinations done. On day 0, through inspection if observed then given alternative manner. Patients asked come follow Day 15. The period 30 days 30, patients examined check any Striae. obtained data analyzed statistically using Paired T test, UnPaired Wilcoxon Mann Witney by SPSS Software. Usage gave considerably good results when compared only helped reducing symptoms till used medication there recurrence later.