Therapeutic Effectiveness of Kaalani Ennai for the Management of Kaalani (Corn Foot) – A Case Series

Abstract

The siddha system of medicine is broadly classified into 32 internal medicines & 32 external medicines, of which the external medicines play a significant role in the treatment & management of various skin diseases. A corn is a horny thickening that is surrounded by a cone-like structure, with the base at the surface and the tip pointing within. It is more concerning to the patient and thicker than a callosity. The centre of the corn produces a searing sensation when pressure is applied directly. When pressure is concentrated at one spot in corn, the central core functions as a thorn. The main objective of the study was determining the effectiveness of Kaalani ennai (External medicine) in the treatment of Kaalani (Corn foot). The entire study was conducted in OPD of Department of Pura Maruthuvam, Ayothidass Pandithar hospital, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. Institutional Ethical Clearence was obtained for this study on (12/07/2023;NIS/24/2023/MP/57) the clinical trial was done in 10 patients and diagnosed as Kaalani (corn foot) within the age limit of 20-70 years of both sex. The trial medicine Kaalani ennai (External medicine) was applied daily over the corn and covered with bandage for 48 days. The clinical improvement was documented in case report forms by using Visual analogue scale and EQ-5D Scale. Based on the reduction of clinical symptoms, Visual analogue scale and EQ-5D scale, the trial drug is therapeutically effective in the treatment of Kaalani.