Effect of Decoction of Cuscuta Reflexa and local application of Saussurea Lappa and Honey in the management of Melasma.

A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Joshanda(Decoction) of Aftimoon(Cuscuta Reflexa Roxb) and Topical Application of Qust(Saussurea Lappa Clarke) with Honey in the Management of Kalaf(Melasma).

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/03/032083

Enrollment

Registered

2021-03-17

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L811- Chloasma

Interventions

Intervention1: Joshanda(Decoction) of Aftimoon(Cuscuta Reflexa) and Topical application of Qust(Saussurea Lappa) and Honey.: Aftimoon(Cuscuta Reflexa) 5 gm in the form of decoction shall be prepared a

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The following patients will be included: 1.Clinically diagnosed patients of Kalaf. 2.Irrespective of all genders. 3.patients between the age of 15 to 50 years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The following patients will be excluded: 1.Patients with history of Cardiovascular,Endocrine, Renal and Liver Diseases. 2.Skin sensitivity by history and clinical examination. 3.Pregnancy, Lactation and patients on oral contraceptives. 4.Patients on Anticoagulants.

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Heamatological and biochemical evaluation for safety.Timepoint: 60 days	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction of the hyperpigmentation spots in Melasma.Timepoint: 60 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shameem Ahmad Rather

Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine

shameem.rather.sr@gmail.com7889584083

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026