An External Application of Benzyl Benzoate and Ivermectin for the Treatment of Scabies (Pama Kushtha)

Abstract

 Historical context: Pama is a Kapha-Pittaja disease, which is very prevalent in children. In the
eyes of modern medicine, this may be a case of scabies. Scabies is a contagious skin condition that may quickly
spread across a community. Scabies affects a disproportionate number of young people. The itch mite
"SarcoptesScabiei" is responsible for this condition.
Sharangadharasamhita recommends using ArkaTaila for the external treatment of Pama since it contains
constituents with Kushtaghna,Kandughna, and Krimighna characteristics. GandhakaRasayana is recommended in
yogaratnakara for the internal treatment of Pama since its components include kandughna, krimighna, and
kustanashaka characteristics.