Abstract

EFFECT OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT ON BAHUPITTA KAMALA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO JAUNDICE- A CASE SERIES

Darshana Chaure*, Shaktijit Babar, Ashish Thatere and Prakash Kabra

Abstract

Chapman R.W. et al. stated that Jaundice refers to the appearance of the skin, sclera and mucous membranes resulting from an increased bilirubin concentration in the body fluids. It is usually detectable clinically when the plasma bilirubin exceeds than 3mg/dl. Sushruta described that if patients, suffering from Pandu or any other any diseases, indulges excessively in Amla Rasa or other Apathya, their Pitta gets aggravated and Panduvarna is manifested and also causes Tandra and Balakshaya in consequence, thereby, Kamala is manifested. According to Charaka, Haridra Varna of Netra, Twacha, Mukha, Nakha, Mutra, Rakta Pitta Mala and Mutra, Daha, Avipaka, Daurbalya, Aruchi, Sadana, Krish, Tandra, Balakshaya, Trishna, Bhekvarna are the other symptoms of Bahupitta Kamala. Charaka has stated that patients of Kamala should be treated by Virechana with Mridu and Tikta Dravya. After Virechana, food which is Pathyakar to the patient should be given. Shali and wheat mixed with Yush of Mudga, Adhaki and Masura, Jangala Mamsa Rasa should be given. So, treatment was done according to this.

Keywords: Kamala, Jaundice, Virechana, Bilirubin.