A Study on Karuncheeraga chooranam (internal) and Karappan thylam ( external)in the management of Karappan (Eczema)

A Clinical Evaluation on Effectiveness OF Karuncheeraga Chooranam (Internal) and Karappan Thylam (External) in the Management of Karappan (Eczema) Among Out Patients Attending Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital,National Institute of Siddha - A Pilot Study - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/08/057057

Enrollment

Registered

2023-08-29

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-09-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L20-L30- Dermatitis and eczema

Interventions

Intervention1: Karuncheeraga Chooranam (internal) and karappan thylam (external): Internal : 2 gms to be given orally twice daily with honey for 30 days External: External application twice a day for

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients having signs and symptoms of karappan ( exogenous eczema) described in classical siddha texts as well as in modern literature Willing and able to provide informed consent and to comply with the study protocol EASI SCORE BELOW 51 will be included

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant or lactating women Known cases of anemia hemmorrhagic disorders diabetes mellitus cancer tuberculosis hemeplegia other systemic disorders EASI SCORE above 51 will be excluded

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in the ECZEMA AREA AND SEVERITY INDEX SCORE will be assessed before & after treatment of 30 daysTimepoint: Changes in the ECZEMA AREA AND SEVERITY INDEX SCORE will be assessed before & after treatment of 30 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr J Bhakyalakshmi

National Institute of Siddha

drmanjarimd@gmail.com8056903083

Outcome results

None listed

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