Clinical Evaluation of Polyherbal Ayurvedic Formula (PHAF) in the management of Acne vulgaris

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is the most common disease among 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 parameter. Twenty five patient were clinically assessed and diagnosed on the basis of thorough history. Then polyherbal Ayurvedic Formulation was 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 post-treatment group ) 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