AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SWITRA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO VITILIGO: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Skin is the best indicator of general health. According to Ayurveda skin is one of the essential sense organ. As skin covers the whole body, bhrajaka pitta should be maintained in a proper state, an imbalance in vata and bhrajaka pitta may cause skin diseases. Switra is considered as one of the varieties of kushta in Ayurvedic classics, caused due to vitiation of tridosha and dhatus like rasa, rakta, mamsa and medas. Switra (vitiligo) is a hypopigmentation dermatological disorder involving mind and body. Vitiligo is an auto-immune disease against melanocyte characterised by depigmentation or hypo-pigmented patches. Treatment available in contemporary medicine has its own limitations and side effects. Main line of treatment for switra in Ayurveda is Shodhana (purification) and Shamanoushadis (pacification). Aim of this study to evaluate the role of Ayurvedic management of switra. A patient approached to OPD of SDM college of Ayurveda Hospital with chief complaints of whitish patches on back and thighs was treated with shodhana (purification) and few shamanaushadhi’s (internal medication). A remarkable improvement in the condition was observed in a span of two month.
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Acha Vidhyadharini, Chaitra H
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