European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AYURVEDA CONSIDERATIONS ON KADARA; CAUSE, SYMPTOMS AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT: A REVIEW

Vikas Sharma*, Dr. Yogesh Wane and Dr. Prakash Joshi

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda the traditional science of long living described various aspects for the prevention and treatment of diseases. There are some diseases comes under heading of Kshudra-roga and Kadar is one such disease that affects daily life of diseased up to great extent. As per modern science Kadar Roga can be correlated with corn. This disease involves formation of dead skin callus on surface of toe. The disease may occur due to the injuries or friction to sole surface, wearing of defective foot wear, thorn prick and long walk without foot wear can cause corn. The modern science described use of anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, corn cap and surgical interventions for the management of Kadar. Ayurveda described Shlya Karma, Anushastra karma, Utkartan and drugs, etc. for the management of Kadar. Considering painful and life affecting severity of this disease present article explore ayurveda and some modern concept on Kadar (corn).

Keywords: Ayurveda, Kadar, Corn, Shlya Karma, Agnikarma.