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Effect of Jeevantyadi Yamaka in the Management of Padadari (cracked feet): A  
Case study  
Dr. Aswathi M. 1, Dr.Mangala D.Wange 2  
1PG Scholar, Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University School of Ayurveda,  
Navi Mumbai, India.  
2Professor and Head of the Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University School of  
Ayurveda, Navi Mumbai, India  
Corresponding author: Dr. Aswathi M.  
Article Info: Published on : 15/01/2026  
Cite this article as: - Dr. Aswathi M. (2026) ; Effect of Jeevantyadi Yamaka in the Management of Padadari (cracked feet): A Case  
Study ; Inter .J. Dignostics and Research 3 (2) 12-16 , DOI : : 1 0 . 5 2 8 1 / z e n o d o . 1 8 2 5 8 6 8 3  
Abstract  
Backgroud: Padadari is referred to as Cracked foot and is a common cosmetic foot problem for both men  
and women. In Ayurveda, it is considered under the kshudra rogas.[1] It has no age limit and can affect anyone  
who is involved in excessive walking on uneven surface,[2] prolonged standing on hard floors, unhealthy diet,  
obesity, diabetes, psoriasis and other skin allergies. It also occurs on unhygienic maintenance of feet or high  
exposure of feet to dust and dirt, and hence Ayurveda has given importance to Padabhyanga [3] in Dinacarya  
[4]. It can be managed effectively and easily by Vata pacifying measures by snehana, swedana, lepana and  
kledana etc. So, the same treatment protocol was used to treat the case discussed here, like Jeevantyadi  
yamakam, and internal oral medications.Methods: This is a case study of a 35-year-man with cracks on  
bilateral soles associated with dryness, pain, itching and burning sensation for 1 year. This case was  
successfully managed with Ayurveda approach. Results: Significant changes were observed in the form of  
complete healing, and associated symptoms also got resolved. Discussion: Topical application of Jeevantyadi  
yamakam along with internal medications showed encouraging results reducing the rukshata, daha and  
sphutana of the cracked feet.Conclusion: Formulations offer promising results without causing any undue  
effects. In this case, which showed that Jeevantyadi yamakam is effective & safe in the management of  
padadari (cracked feet) and thus showed improvement in parameters on completion of treatment.  
Keywords – Padadari, Cracked feet, Hygiene, Dinacharya, Jeevantyadi yamakam  
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Nature  
Of  
Introduction :  
Right Feet  
Chief  
Complai  
nts  
Left Feet  
Ayurveda is a holistic system that not only focuses  
on treating illnesses but also emphasizes preventive  
care and cosmetic aspects to promote overall well-  
being and beauty. In today’s fast-paced world, feet  
are often neglected and due to this negligence, it  
results in cracked heels and may cause conditions  
like Padadari (cracked heel). Padadari is the  
Ayurvedic terminology for cracked feet and is  
considered under the kshudra rogas. It has become a  
major cosmetic problem. This cracks on foot can  
develop to anyone irrespective of sex, color, race and  
occupation, it has no age limit and is commonly seen  
in people who involve in activities like excessive  
walking on uneven floor, walking barefoot, standing  
for long time on hard surface, wearing improper  
footwear. The key symptoms include cracks or  
fissures on the feet (especially the heels), associated  
with pain, and dryness and roughness of the soles. In  
deeper cracks, it can also lead to bleeding, and the  
condition can cause itching and discomfort that  
hinders the daily activities.  
Severi  
ty  
Durati  
on  
Severi  
Duratio  
n
ty  
Vidar Or  
Cracks  
Vedana  
Or Pain  
Kandu Or  
Itching  
Daha Or  
Burning  
Sensation  
Rukshata  
Or  
3
2
2
1 Year  
3
1 Year  
1/2 Year  
1/2 Year  
1/2  
Year  
1/2  
2
2
Year  
1/2  
Year  
2
3
2
3
1/2 Year  
1 1/2  
Years  
1 1/2  
Years  
Dryness  
Progress of Disease:  
Patient was apparently well one and half years  
before and then observed roughness of the soles and  
gradually developed cracks on bilateral soles with  
dryness which led to pain, itching and burning  
sensation later. The person also finds it difficult  
walking for 4 months and opted Ayurveda in the first  
choice and walked into our hospital.  
Patients History: Details of the patient’s history  
are given in Table no.2  
S.No  
.
Head  
Details of the Patient  
Patients Information:  
A 35-year-old man  
No H/o similar episode  
No major illness  
visited our swasthavritta OPD at DY Patil Ayurveda  
Hospital with complaints of cracks on bilateral soles  
with dryness, pain, itching and burning sensation for  
one year. Details of chief and associated complaints  
with gradations,[5] and duration are given in Table 1.  
1
History  
No allergy  
No drug history  
Onset - before 1 1/2 years  
Duration - since 1 1/2 years  
Progress - Gradual  
History of  
Present illness  
2
3
Family  
History  
Nil  
Diet – Vegetarian  
Appetite – Normal  
Bowel – 1/day  
Personal  
History  
4
Micturition – 4-5 times/day  
Sleep – good  
Addictions – nil  
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Work Profile pattern: Person is a priest in the temple  
and works on all 7 days of the week. Duration of  
work is 9 hours and Nature of work – Temple floors  
are of hard rock and sits in lapping position for at  
least 4hrs in a day.  
Materials And Methods :  
Treatment:  
Patient was treated on OPD basis. Internal medicines  
along with external application of Jeevantyadi  
Yamakam[6] were prescribed to apply on feet in  
sufficient quantity after washing the feet with  
lukewarm water and leaving it overnight. Also,  
necessary diet modifications were made to reduce  
the excessive dryness and body weight. The  
medicines were prescribed for two weeks.  
Clinical Findings:  
Local Examination:  
• Site of lesion – Plantar side of feet, soles  
• Distribution – Symmetrical on both soles  
Cracks and dryness seen in both soles  
• Surface – Dry and rough  
S.  
N
o.  
Freq  
uenc  
y
Mode of  
Administra  
tion  
Dos  
e
Medicine  
• Surface margins - irregular  
Subject’s Asta Vidha Pareeksha:  
• Jihwa – Alipta,  
Panchatikta  
Ghruta  
Guggulu  
2
With warm  
water, AF  
1
tabl  
ets  
2
tabl  
ets  
BD  
• Nadi – kapha vata,  
Gandhaka  
Rasayanam  
With warm  
water, AF  
2
3
BD  
OD  
• Mala – Prakrutha,  
• Mutra – Prakrutha,  
Jeevantyadi  
Yamakam  
External  
Application  
5g  
• Shabda – Prakrutha,  
Results/Observations:  
• Sparsha – Ruksha,  
The following changes were seen after 2 weeks of  
medications and diet plan.  
• Druk – Prakrutha,  
• Akruthi – Madhyama  
BEFORE  
ASSESSMENT  
CRITERIA  
AFTER  
TREATMEN  
T
Subject’s Dasha Vidha Pareeksha:  
• Prakruthi – Kapha Vata,  
TREATMENT  
(after 2 weeks)  
Left  
Feet  
3
Right  
Left  
Feet  
1
Right  
• Sara – Medosara,  
Feet  
Feet  
• Samhanana – Madhyama,  
• Pramana – 89kgs,  
3
2
2
Vidar or Cracks  
Vedana or Pain  
Kandu or  
1
0
0
2
0
2
0
• Satva – Madhyama,  
Itching  
2
3
2
3
Daha or  
1
1
1
1
• Satmya – fried bakery items,  
• Ahara shakthi - Uttama,  
Burning  
sensation  
• Koshta – normal,  
Rukshata or  
Dryness  
• Vyayama shakti – avara, Vaya – Madhyama  
On examination, multiple cracks were present on  
both soles with tenderness. According to the clinical  
features, the patient was diagnosed as a case of  
Padadari.  
After two weeks, the medicines were stopped, and  
the condition was then observed for another one  
week. There was still no aggravation of the previous  
symptoms of padadari. After one month, changes  
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observed are as below.  
Discussion:  
BEFORE  
TREATMENT  
ASSESSMENT  
CRITERIA  
(after 1Month)  
AFTER  
TREATMEN  
T
Panchatikta ghruta guggulu,[7] having vata pitta  
shamaka property is shothahara and gives relief  
from itching and irritation. It is twachya and rakta  
prasadana in nature – giving healthy skin texture  
and tone, improves blood circulation and reduces  
inflammation. Gandhaka Rasayanam,[8] tablet has  
an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action, thus  
prevents any infections. It removes the waste toxins  
of skin and promotes healthy skin tone and elasticity.  
It also has an immunomodulatory action and hence  
prevents any autoimmune skin conditions. The  
topical application of the Jivantyadi Yamakam had  
its action on reducing the rukshata, daha and  
sphutana with its snehana, ropana and vata  
shamana properties.The snigdha guna of the taila  
and madhuchista helped in reducing and further  
preventing the dryness and roughness. The itching  
would have been controlled by the kandughna and  
krimighna properties of tuttha, daruharidra,  
manjishta and sarjarasa. The vranashodana and  
daha shamana properties of manjishta, daruharidra  
reduces the burning sensation and cracks due to  
vipadika. The properties of goghrita, godugdha have  
got a rasayana effect and maintains the doshas in  
equilibrium. Diet modifications done helped in  
reducing the vata and keeping the body unctuous by  
not taking any outside foods or any spicy, citric  
items in the diet.  
Left  
Feet  
3
Right  
Feet  
3
Left  
Feet  
1
Right  
Feet  
0
Vidar or Cracks  
Vedana or Pain  
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
Kandu or  
Itching  
Daha or Burning  
sensation  
2
3
2
3
0
0
0
0
Rukshata or  
Dryness  
Before Treatment  
After 1 Week  
Conclusion:  
The external application of Jeevantyadi yamaka  
along with the internal medications of Panchatikta  
ghruta guggulu and Gandhaka rasayanam tablets  
shows its effectiveness in the management of  
vipadika with its highly significant result.  
After 1 Month  
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