Efficacy of Nutmeg as a Face Cream on Mukhadushika

Abstract

Acne is a multifactorial disease exhibiting distinct clinical presentations. Among them, the cat menial type is a matter of concern for young women. The present study aimed at evaluating the effect of overnight applications of paste made of traditional herbal formulation which contains Nutmeg (Mirisfica fragrans) and Curd. The herbal extract used here were ofthe plants described in Ola leave manuscript. The efficacy of the treatment using the external application has been assessed through conduct oftrial in 30 patients for 3 months in a randomized. Thirty patients participated to clinical trial and completed successfully. All the patients were available to obtain measurements at all the masuring sessions. No one complained about any experience about allergy, infections or discomfort at any time that they have encountered during the follow up. Before the treatment period, 30% of patients were having more than I I pidaka on face and 53% of patients were having 6 to 11. 17% of patients were having up to 5 of face on yuwana pidaka in test group. After the 2 weeks treatment period patients were not having more than 11 ofpidaka 53% of patients who had 6 to I O of affected area decreased to 23% of patients. Also 37% of patients were having up to 5 of pidaka of affected area and 40% of patients were not have pidaka in test group. Patient' s results "'ere not change aner the treatment during 2 weeks Of follow up period. These results were proved that the face cream has worked well on reducing no of pidaka of face.