Ayurvedic management of Utkotha (Urticaria) – A Case Study

Abstract

In ancient texts most of skin diseases are mentioned under the title of ‘Kustha Roga' but The Utkotha is one of the skin disease mentioned in Raktapradoshaja Vikara by Charakacharya & Kshudra Roga as per Vagbhata Acharya. As separately disease mentioned in Madhav Nidana. In Utkotha the Pitta & Kapha Doshas are vitiated and They further vitiates the Rasa & Rakta Dhatus. The signs & symptoms of Utkotha are Kandu, Rakta Varna Mandalottpati and Utsedha on the skin frequently happen. A 30-year-old female patient presented with following complaints itching all over body (more at night) & rashes with elevated margin in the last 3 years. She was clinically diagnosed as a case of Utkotha (Urticaria). The patient was treated on classical Ayurvedic management of Kshudra Kustha. After 15 days of follow up patient had significant relief in symptoms. & Complete relief in symptoms end of two months of treatment.