CLINICAL USE OF SNEHADI KARMAS IN KUSHTHA CHIKITSA

Authors

  • ROHINI SALVE ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, GOVERNMENT AKHANDANAND AYURVED COLLEGE, AHMEDABAD
  • VD RAKESH SALVE PROFESSOR, AGADTANTRA DEPARTMENT, ARIHANT AYURVED COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR

Keywords:

Kushtha, Snehana, Vaman, Virechan, Basti, Ksharkarma

Abstract

Skin diseases cause discomfort, deformity, disfigurement in the patient. Skin is the largest organ of the body which protects body from external disease producing factors. In skin diseases the area of involvement may vary from small area to area covering entire body. In such conditions change in Lifestyle (change in Soap), use of Moisturizers, internal use of Corticosteroids, anti-histamines, Light Therapy are used. But with instant recovery many noticeable side-effects are also produced. When such patients come to Ayurved diagnosis is made with the study of signs and symptoms. Most of the skin diseases are studied under Twak vikar or Kushtha. If diagnosed accurately Ayurved treatment gives excellent results. Kushtha is classified as Maha-Kshudra-Asankhya Types. In Maha-kushtha Dhatugata avastha occurs.  Both Shaman and Shodhan treatment have been advised in the management of Kushtha. Here an attempt is made to explain use of different procedures in Kushtha chikitsa.

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Published

2022-03-09