Abstract
Skin disorders are effectively treated in Ayurveda by remedial and Para surgical methods. Vicharchika is a type of Kshudra Kushta ; a chronic disease which analogous to Eczema in contemporary medical science. As per modern science, accessible treatment for eczema consists of reassurance, elimination of predisposing causes and palliative measures. Raktamokshana (Blood letting) is one of the precise modality of shodhana (Purification) in skin disorders as it involves vitiated Pitta & Rakta in its origin. In present study two Raktamokshana methods i.e. Jalaukavacharana (Leech application) and Shringavacharana (Horn Application) were applied with convenient approach and compared for their efficacy in management of Vicharchika . Total 62 patients; 30, 32 patients were treated with Raktamokshana which was done by classical & adopted innovated modified slant in group A ( Jalaukavacharana ) and B ( Shringavacharana ) respectively. Newly innovative Shringavacharana Yantra has been utilized in respective group. Present study shows significant result of Raktamokshana in Vicharchika . Between 2 groups group A ( Jalaukavacharana ) shows considerable results Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE
Highlights
In Ayurveda every skin disorder is included under heading of Kusta
Skin disorders are effectively treated in Ayurveda by remedial and Para surgical methods
Vicharchika is a type of Kshudra Kushta; a chronic disease which analogous to Eczema in contemporary medical science
Summary
In Ayurveda every skin disorder is included under heading of Kusta. Ayurveda implements broad line of management of skin disorders like medicinal and Para surgical approach. Assessment of Jalaukavacharana and Shringavacharana in Vicharchika diseases and Raktamokshana is to be considering as choice of treatment.(4). Sushruta Samhita details practical guidelines for blood letting which is considered half treatments (Ardha chikitsa)(8)Various methods are employed for blood letting; like Shringa (Horn application), Jalouka (Leech), Alabu(Gourd), Prachhana (Scarification) and Siravyadha (Vein puncture) etc. These therapies are very well advocated in all Ayurvedic texts. (9) it is indicated in diseases which are seated at skin level or superficial.(8) Both modalities having their own significance this proposed study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy and to standardize Jalaukavacharana and Shringavacharana methods of Raktamokshana in Vicharchika Shringavacharana is the type of Raktamokshana in which cow horn is utilized for the purpose of bloodletting with help of manual mouth aspiration.(9) The acharya Sushruta emphasized the guna of Shringa as Madhura (Sweet), Snigdha (Oily) and Ushna (Hot) which made it vataghana in nature. (9) it is indicated in diseases which are seated at skin level or superficial.(8) Both modalities having their own significance this proposed study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy and to standardize Jalaukavacharana and Shringavacharana methods of Raktamokshana in Vicharchika
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