Effect of Girisindura Malahara on Padadari - Case Study

Abstract

Ayurveda is considered to be the oldest healing science. In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means “The Science of Life”. The incidence of skin disease is gradually increasing and Padadari is one of the most common diseases which is seen now a days. It is also called as Vidari, Dari, Cracked Fissure. Feet are the most often neglected and affected part of the body even though they are most important part of our body. Cracks or fissures on foot have no age limit and can affect anyone. Most of the time cracks are occupational like for farmers and for those who stand for longer duration. Excessive walking, walking bare foot, back open shoes, obesity, diabetic, psoriasis, unhygienic conditions, exposure to dust, dirt and microbes are some of the common causes for Padadari. In Ayurvedic classics there are various herbs mentioned as Vrunaropaka. Here in this study Girisindura Malahara has been used in the case of Padadari. The obtained results and outcomes are being shown. Hereby presenting the case of Padadari which was treated successfully.