Agnikarma treatment in the management of Corn (Kadar): A case report

Background: Agnikarma is regarded as the best of the Anushastras because of its quick results and long lasting effects. It is said that there is no recurrence of disease when treated with Agnikarma and also diseases which are not treated with medicine, shastras and kshar are best treated with agnikarma. For (apunarbhav) non recurrence of disease Agnikarma is advised. Ayurvedic classics stated the use of agnikarma in the management of various kshudraroga , Kadar (corn) is one among them. The pathophysiology of kadar is caused by vitiated meda and rakta by injury to foot which in turn leads to gland like hard skin texture at foot known as Kadar( corn). In present case study efficacy of agnikarma in the management of Kadar as stated in ayurvedic texts is evaluated. Methodology: Agnikarma was done with loh shalaka with exision of Kadar followed by application of oil with 3 settings in which each setting is for 3 days. Proper follow up was taken for about six months in order to observe for any recurrence. Observation: It was observed that within a month the complete skin of foot healed without leaving any sign of slough discharge. The patient observed after 1 year there is no recurrence of corn again at that particular site. Conclusion: It can be concluded that Agnikarma is not only a successful tratment in treating corn (kadar ) but also there is no recurrence again.