Citation:Samaranayake G.V.P., Pushpakumara A.A.J., Effect of a Polyherbal Ayurvedic Formulation in Acne Vulgaris – A preliminary study, International symposium on Traditional and Complementary Medicine of the Tradmed International 2017- Sri Lanka organized by Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine and Department of Ayurveda Sri Lanka, @ Waters Edge, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka, 23rd-25th November 2017, 203pp
Date:2017
Abstract:
Acne Vulgaris is the most common disease among the young generation. A preliminary trail was
conducted in the Shalya Clinic in Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurvedic Hospital to assess the safety
and efficacy of a polyherbal ayurvedic formulation in the management of Acne Vulgaris on scientific
parameters. Twenty five patients were clinically assessed and diagnosed on the basis of a thorough
history. Polyherbal ayurveic formulation was then administered locally once at night for a period of
45 days. The severity of acne and efficacy of treatment was assessed by Cook's acne grading scale.
The results showed significant reduction in the Cook's acne grading scores of the post-treatment
(p«O.01) as compared to pre-treatment scores. Further, polyherbal ayurvedic formula was found
safe and fairly well accepted by the patient. It was therefore concluded that polyherbal ayurvedic
formulation can be used safely and effectively for the treatment of Acne Vulgaris.
