DOI: https://doi.org/10.55522/jmpas.V6I3.0134
VOLUME 6 – ISSUE 3, MAY – JUNE 2017
Vedashri Abhijit*
Dr J.J. Magdum Ayurved Medical College, Jaysingpur, Maharashtra, India
Refer this article
Vedashri Abhijit, 2017. Review of application of Sarjara's Malahar in padadari (crack heels), 2017. Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences, V 6- I 3, Pages -496 – 498. Doi: https://doi.org/10.55522/jmpas.V6I3.0134.
ABSTRACT
Aim of ayurveda is not only to treat the diseased but also to maintain the health of healthy people. Ayurveda has also emhasised on daily regimen to maintain health. Ayurved principles include all the physical and mental activities starting from waking up in the morning upto sleep in night. Padadari which is a kshudra- rog has been first described in Sushruta samhita. Padadari is included in ‘Kshudraroga’ only. In persons who are in the habit of too much walking on rough ground without footwear, vata gets increased producing fissures in the sole of feet, this is called Padadari. As per modern science it called as Crack heel, roughage. Padadari denotes uncleanliness of sole. Disease ‘Padadari’ makes the sole rough & hampers beauty & smoothness of foot. Ayurved has mentioned lots of remedies on such minor condition. Sarjaras Malahar kalpana is one of the best remedies for padadari. The word Malahar is used for the preparation of Malahar taila or ghrita, or wax etc. are used as base.
Keywords:
Kshudra roga, Padadari, Crack heel, Sarjaras malahar.