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SIGNIFICANCE OF VIRECHANA KARMA IN DADRU KUSHTHA – A CASE STUDY

Komal G. Mishra* and Manish S. Bhoyar

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Backround of the study: All the skin diseases in Ayurveda has been considered under term Kushtha. It is one of Bahudoshjanya diseases. This is classified in two categories, Kshudra and Mahakushtha. Dadru has been considered under Kshudra Kushtha.by Charak. Shodhan is advised in Bahudoshaj condition. Dadru is Pitta-Kapha predominacy and relapsing nature, hence selected type of Shodhana was Virechan which decreases its symptomology and frequency of occurence. Aim: To study role of Virechan in Dadru Kushtha. Objective: To understand the concept of Dadru Kushtha and efficacy of Virechan in it. Methodology: A female patient of age 48 years presented in skin opd of Govt. Ayurved Hospital, Nagpur with primary symptoms like red patches, itching etc. which were classified under Pitta and Kaphaja syptoms, Pitta Kapha pradhanata since Virechana is best therapy in, was given to patient having Madhyam Shuddhi symptoms. Discussion: In this case the Virechan given has expelled the vitiated Dosha leading to decrese in symptoms of patient. Conclusion: Virechan therapy in this patient yield marked relief, details of which will be presented in complete paper and at the time of presentation.

Keywords: Dadru Kushtha, Virechana, Twaka Vikara, Shodhana.