Abstract

INTEGRATED AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SHWITRA THROUGH VIRECHAN KARMA, SHWITRARI RAS AND POOTIKADI LEPA - A CASE REPORT

Dr. Manisha Pandey*, Dr. Kamini Soni, Dr. Shivani Paliwal, Dr. Minakshee Chouhan

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Abstract

Vitiligo is classified as a skin disorder characterized by white patches (hypopigmented patches) on the skin, primarily resulting from the loss of melanin pigment or the destruction of pigment-producing cells. cells known as Melanocytes, or it may be associated with autoimmune diseases such as Diabetes mellitus, Pernicious Anemia, and Addison’s Disease. In Ayurveda, all skin disorders are categorized under Kustha Roga. This condition arises from the vitiation of Tridosha. It is recognized as an autoimmune disease that can be associated with other autoimmune conditions like diabetes mellitus, pernicious anemia, and Addison disease. Methodology: The present case report is about 61 years old female, came with complaints of whitish discolored patches on back side below neck with no itching and no burning sensation since 8 years. Result: Patient showed encouraging result after Virechana followed by Shamana Aushadis like shwitrari ras, panchatikta ghrita, putikadi lepa, where subjective criteria evaluated using scoring method & objective criteria based on photographs. Discussion: Patient was treated with Shamana and shodhana therapy, after this therapy white discolored patches turned to pinkish and subject was observed with 70% improvement lesions, the present case study highlights the importance of efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment in Shwitra, as mentioned in classics.

Keywords: Shwitra, Vitiligo, Kustha, Shamana, Shodhana.