Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SHWITRA: A CLINICAL CASE REPORT

Dr. Tejaswini Lohar*, Dr. Madhusudan Kulkarni

Abstract

Introduction: In Ayurveda, Shwitra is a skin disorder characterized by whitish patches on the skin which is classified under Kushta. According to Acharya Vagbhata, Shwitra is a kapha pradhana Tridoshaja Vyadhi, with the involvement of Twak, Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, and Meda. In contemporary science, Shwitra can be correlated with vitiligo, a disorder characterized by the hypopigmentation of the skin. Although Shwitra (vitiligo) does not cause any systemic dysfunctions, it can lead to significant psychological distress and social challenges in patients. Method: The present case study involves a 15-year-old female who reported whitish patches on her both knee joints, right ankle region and both anterior aspects of tibiae. She was effectively treated with Shamanoushadi- trikatu churna and Lodrasava internally and Avalgujadi lepa for external application. The subjective criteria were evaluated using the scoring method, while the VETI scoring method determined the objective criteria. Result: The patient responded well to Shamanoushadis. Progress was assessed usiSng subjective and objective criteria, employing a comprehensive approach to evaluate the treatment's effectiveness.

Keywords: Shwitra, Vitiligo, Shamanoushadi.