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MANAGEMENT OF VICHARCHIKA THROUGH AYURVEDA SHAMAN CHIKITSA- A CASE REPORT

*Dr. Rishi Vashishth, Dr. Sonal Bhola and Dr. Tanvi Gupta

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Abstract

Background: In Ayurveda, skin ailments are mentioned under the topic Kushtha. It is categorised mainly into two subtypes, viz, Mahakushtha and Kshudrakushtha and is further classified into innumerable types on the basis of dosha-dushaya. A chronic case of dry eczema which can be understood as Vicharchika (Kshudrakushtha) in Ayurveda presenting with severe itching, cracks, blackish brown discoloration of skin of ventral surface of palms and soles, treated with Ayurvedic Shamana Chikitsa (palliative treatment) along with pathya (wholesome diet). Aim: Management of Vicharchika (Eczema) by Ayurvedic treatment. Methodology: In this case study, patient was treated with Guduchipaniya, Gandhakarasayan, Aarogyavardhinivati, Winsoria oil for 14 days. Conclusion: The use of Shamana drug along with local application of Winsoria oil showed significant improvement in the symptoms of the patients within just 14 days of treatment.

Keywords: Vicharchika Shamana Chikitsa, Mahakushtha, Kshudrakushtha.