MANAGEMENT OF KSHUDRA ROGA ( PADADARI) THROUGH SHAMAN CHIKITSA – A CASE REPORT

Rhagades/cracked heels are a common foot problem that is often referred to as heel fissures. Padadari is nowadays considered one of the major cosmetic health problems affecting both sexes. Acharya Sushruta has explained Padadari briefly under Kshudra Rogas. Its major incidence is seen in dry-skinned people who cover long distances daily often without proper foot care. Padadari is a disease, occurs due to vitiation of Vata Dosha. Intake of Vata aggravating Ahar-Vihar, lack of Dincharya eventually leads to Sthanika Vatadushti and manifest symptoms like Dari, Rrukshta, Ruja. Vatashamaka,Varnoropna Aushadh should be used in Padadri Chikista.