Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF VISARPA BY AYURVEDA

Vd. Shaha Rashmi A.* and Vd. Medidar Asharani R.

Abstract

Skin is that organ of the body which is in continuous interaction with environmental agents like physical, chemical and biological, Herpes zoster affects skin. The incidence rate being 2-6% of population. It can be compared to Visarpa. It is that disease which takes less time to occur but more time to treat due to involvement of Sapta Dhatus. It manifests with Daha, Shoola, Raagyukta Pidika. In modern science antiviral drug, steroids and pain killers are treatment of choice, inspite relapsing chances are more. So, eradicating the entity from route is need of hour. A 59 yrs old female approached S.S.N.J. Hospital with OPD No. 23800 with Dakshina Hasta, Uraha and Prushtha Pradeshi Saraga Pidika associated with Daha and Shoola since 7 days. Subject examined thoroughly and treated on Ayurvedic treatment protocol which gave promising result within stipulated time.

Keywords: Visarpa, Saptadhatu.