Title
Evaluation of Preclinical Toxicity andTherapeutic Efficacy of Kandhaga Rasayanam in Padarthamarai
Evaluation of Preclinical Toxicity of a Siddha Formulation Kandhaga Rasayanam ( KR ) and Its Therapeutic Efficacy in Padarthamarai ( Dermatophytoses ) by an Open Clinical Trial
Phase
Phase 2Lead Sponsor
National institute of SiddhaStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIntervention/Treatment
kandhaga rasayanam ...Study Participants
50this study is intended to find out the therapeutic efficacy of the siddha drug Kandhaga Rasayanam in Padarthamarai ( Ring worm infection )
KANDHAGA RASAYANAM is a siddha herbo mineral drug with sulphur as a sole mineral ingredient. It is chosen from the classic Siddha text Siddha Vaidhya Thirattu.
Kandhaga Rasayanam- 2grams twice a day for 45 days
Inclusion Criteria: patients clinically diagnosed with tinea infection. direct microscopy skin scraping test positive. Exclusion Criteria: pregnant or nursing women. use of other topical or oral antifungals, immunosuppressive drugs, anthelmintic drugs either currently or during 2 weeks preceeding initiation of drug trial. allergy or hyperensitivity to any component of the drug. clinical case of eczema, lichen planus, pityriasis versicolor, drug induced eruptions, urticaria, intertrigo, tinea ungium. diabetic patients.