Study the Efficacy of Gojihwa Danti Ointment in the Management of Ahiputana with Special Reference to Napkin Rash: A randomized controlled study

Authors

  • Mosim Momin Associate Professor (PhD Scholar), Kaumarbhritya Department, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre Pimpri, Pune; Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune. India.
  • Deepak Khawale Professor, Kaumarbhritya Department, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre Pimpri, Pune; Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune 18. India.
  • Vaibhav Ghadge Assistant Professor, Kaumarbhritya Department, Matoshree Ayurved college, Karjule Harya, Parner, Ahmednagar. India.
  • Farheen Shaikh PG Scholar Prasuti Tantra evam Stri Roga Department, Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic Medical college and Research Centre, Chhata, Mathura (U.P). India.
  • Sunil Changle Professor and HOD, Kaumarbhritya Department, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre Pimpri, Pune; Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune 18. India.
  • Pranesh Gaikwad Associate Professor, Panchakarma Department, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre Pimpri, Pune; Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune 18. India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v16i2.5465

Keywords:

Diaper Rash, Ahiputana, Gojivha-Danti, Child healthcare

Abstract

Background & Objectives: The napkin rash is most prevalent condition in children caused due to irritation of skin; as the area is more vulnerable to the inflammation as well as infection due to high moisture. It is usually mild but can lead to secondary bacterial and fungal infection if not properly treated. The study aims to provide cost effective alternative measure as Gojivha ointment for local application in the treatment of Napkin rash.

Methods: The randomized controlled trial treated with Ayurveda medicine (Gojivha Danti ointment) in the management of Napkin rash. Total 60 patients were randomly allocated to the 2 groups for the period of 7 days. All the subjective and objective assessment criterions were evaluated before and at the end of treatment.

Results: The mean scores of the subjective and objectives assessment criteria’s shows significant decrease in the both the group. The trial group shows marked improvement in discharge and itching as compared to the control group.

Interpretation & Conclusions: The Gojivha Danti ointment shows equal effectiveness as control drug but can be considered as superior as it controls discharge and itching more effectively.  

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Published

2025-07-10

How to Cite

Momin, M., Khawale, D., Ghadge, V., Shaikh, F., Changle, S., & Gaikwad, P. (2025). Study the Efficacy of Gojihwa Danti Ointment in the Management of Ahiputana with Special Reference to Napkin Rash: A randomized controlled study. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 16(2), 383–386. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v16i2.5465

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2025): April - June 2025

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Research Articles

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