Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VENOUS ECZEMA- A CASE STUDY

Dr. Madhura N.*, Dr. Rakesh R. N. and Dr. Rajneesh V. Giri

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Abstract

Vicharchika is a skin lesion of varying size with inflammation, itching and bleeding. It is a Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara with the involvement of three Doshas with dominance of Kapha Dosha. Venous eczema / Stasis dermatitis occurs when there is a venous insufficiency or poor circulation in the lower limbs, this leads to skin changes include eczematous, erythematous papules or plaques of the lower extremities bilaterally, particularly the medial malleolus. Ayurveda Shamana Chikitsa resulted in effective management of the condition.

Keywords: Vicharchika, Venous eczema, Shamana Chikitsa.