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Original Research | Medical Surgical | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 239 - 242 | India
Assessment of Therapeutic Efficacy of Guduchi Taila Pichu in Parikartika (Acute Fissure-in-Ano): An RCT
Abstract: Background: Parikartika is an anorectal disorder described in Ayurveda, characterized by severe pain, burning sensation, and bleeding during defecation, closely resembling acute fissure-in-ano. It is often recurrent and associated with poor dietary habits, low fiber intake, processed foods, and chronic constipation. Conventional treatments provide temporary relief with uncertain long-term outcomes. Ayurveda recommends various therapies including Deepana, Pachana,, Vatanulomana, and local measures like Pichu Dharana using Snigdha and Sheeta dravyas. Aim: To compare the effectiveness of Guduchi Taila Pichu and Yashtimadhu Taila Pichu in the management of Parikartika (acute fissure-in-ano). Methods: A randomized controlled trial with pre- and post-test design was conducted. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: Group A received Guduchi Taila Pichu and Group B received Yashtimadhu Taila Pichu. Both groups were given Triphala Churna 3 g twice daily with Sukoshna Jala. Five parameters-pain (Visual Analogue Scale), bleeding, burning, itching, and ulcer size- were assessed on days 1, 15, and 21. Statistical analysis was performed using Wilcoxon signed-rank and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: Both groups showed significant improvement in all parameters. However, Guduchi Taila Pichu demonstrated superior results with statistically significant differences (p
Keywords: Parikartika, Acute fissure-in-ano, Guduchi Taila, Yastimadhu taila, Pichu, RCT
How to Cite?: Dr. Kasturi Hiremath, Dr. K M Siddalingamurthy, "Assessment of Therapeutic Efficacy of Guduchi Taila Pichu in Parikartika (Acute Fissure-in-Ano): An RCT", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 239-242, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26604224421, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26604224421