Effect of Patoli Taila in Management of Parikartika (Fissure-in-ano) in Comparison with Jatyadi Taila: Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract

Presently, the majority of the population is getting impacted by lifestyle disorders stemming from constipation. In Ayurveda, several ano-rectal diseases have been considerably described by Acharya Sushruta. Ano-rectal diseases are Gudagat vyadhi. Parikartika is one of these diseases. It is a dreadful condition involving the anal region. It is rightfully called Parikartika because it causes Parikartanvat vedana: cutting and burning sensation at the anal region. Parikartika is vataja in nature even though its pittaja and kaphaja types and Lakshanas are described by Acharya Kashyapa. Its root cause is habitual constipation resulting in hard stools. Patola belongs to Patoladi gana mentioned in Sushrut samhita. Patola has vedanasthapana and vranashodhana property. In this comparative study evaluation of the effect of Patoli Taila in experimental group and Jatyadi Taila in the control group in the case of Parikartika on two different groups of 50 patients, each within the age group of 20-60 years is done. The cases were followed up weekly and results were assessed for statistical analysis of improved findings. The result shows a better outcome of Patoli Taila over Jatyadi Taila.