Abstract

A ROLE OF VAMANA IN SHEET-PITTA W.S.R. URTICARIA- A CASE REPORT

Vd. Anita A. Patil* and Vd. Suresh G. Dahiphale

Abstract

Sheet-pitta is Tridoshaja vyadhi having predominance of Vata dosha. Rasa and Rakta are main dushyas in Sheet-pitta. It can be correlated with Urticaria. A 34 years old male presented with complaints of sarvang kandu (itching), mandalotpatti (wheal formation), Raga in both the limbs and back; on and off since two months. Kandu, mandalotpatti aggravating more during evening hours and on exposure to cold climate, diagnosed as Sheet-pitta. Its management is successfully done by following principles of Shodhana and Shamana. Initially Deepana and Pachana Chikista has given to the patient then Snehapana with Panchtiktaghrita followed by Vamana was done. Thereafter Shamana therapy was given to the patient. The follow up was done for a month, during he has no any episode of Sheet- pitta. The results of the treatment were encouraging and there were no side effects during the therapy.

Keywords: Sheet-pitta, urticaria, Vamana.