A Clinical Study of Jalaukavacharana and Panchanimba Churn in the Management of Acne Rosacea- A Research Article

Abstract

Abstract: Rosacea is a common skin disorder that predominately affects fair skin people. More then10 million cases per year are found in the India. It usually presents with erythema, telangiectasia, and papulo-pustular lesions on the cheeks chin and central forehead and usually triggered by sun exposure. It is generally affects facial skin and less commonly may involve the neck and chest, it may also happen at non-facial sites. It has characterized in its early on phases by erythema (flushing and redness) on the central face and across the cheeks, nose or forehead. Rosacea is not mentioned specifically in any Ayurveda text. According to description of sign & symptoms of rosacea in modern science, it is resemble as a type of Pitta Dusht Raktaj Vyadhi according to Ayurveda science. Based on these signs and symptoms, according to Ayurveda Acharya this disease is caused by Pitta Dushta Rakta. Ayurveda also implements broad line of management of skin disorders like medicinal and para-surgical approach. Acharya Sushruta clearly mentioned that if all conservative management fails then the disease should consider as blood vitiated disease and Raktamokshana is to consider as choice of treatment. Keywords: Rosacea, Pitta Dusht Rakta, Vyadhi, Raktamokshana, para-surgical, erythema, Panchanimba Churna.