Ayurvedic Management of Shwitra : The Case Study

Abstract

Kushtha is one among the Ashtamahagad explained in Ayurveda as there is structural changes in appearance of skin[i]. In Ayurveda Vitiligo is known as "Shwitra”. It is one of the varieties of Kushta in Ayurvedic classics, caused due to vitiation of Tridosha and Dhatus like Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa and Medas. Unbalanced diet (Virrudhahara) is also an important cause. It signifies production of toxic metabolites as an important cause for the development of the disease. Vitiligo is a specific type of a acquired leukoderma and this is idiopathic, patterned, circumscribed hypomelanosis of the skin and hair in which other cause of leukoderma have been excluded. The disease is important principally because of the social stigma associated with vitiligo. Diet restriction and psychological counselling was also a necessary part of the treatment. Leech saliva is reported to have many therapeutic contents like hirudin, bdellins, Hyaluronidase, etc.; among them, eglins and bdellins have anti-inflammatory and antifungal property which gives relief in symptoms. The Shamanaushadhis are also had a crucial part in easing the symptoms by reducing the size of lesion, and restoring normal skin colour.
 
 Daga, H. , Toshikhane,H. , Thakur K. , Raole V.,(2020) “Ayurvedic Management of Vicharchika – Single Case Study, International Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol 12 | Issue 4. org/10.31838/ijpr/2021.13.02.075.