Citation:Samaranayake G.V.P., Peiris K.P.P., Pushpakumara A.A.J., Efficacy of Nutmeg as a Face Cream on Mukhadushika, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 09, Issue 2, February 2019, ISSN 2250-3153, IJSRP, 451-454pp
Date:2019
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.
