Abstract

KUSHTHA SAPTAK AND ITS RELEVANCE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KUSHTHA ROGA

Bhavana Mawar*, R. K. Yadava and Raja Ram Mahto

Abstract

The presented review article includes the discussion about the role of Kushtha saptak dravya sangrah (pathological factors affecting the etipathogenesis in dermatological disorders in Ayurveda) and its relevance in the Management of Kushtha roga (Skin Disorders). Twak (Skin) is just like a mirror reflection, it reveals both the normal and pathological state of an individual. and manifesting various type of inner abnormality or diseased condition. In Ayurveda, major skin diseases have been classified under the heading of Kushtha. Kushtha is one of the most chronic disorders described in Ayurveda. The etiopathogenesis involves the Sapta Dravya sangrah (seven factors), Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Tvacha, Rakta, Mansa and Ambu/Lasika, which are responsible for manifestation of a wide range of dermatological disorders. Acharya Charaka described the seven Dravyas, involved in the Samprapti. The vitiated Tridoshas gain momentum to vitiate Shithila Dhatus and hence the disease Kushtha gets manifested. By desolating the pathogenesis (SAMPRAPTI VIGHATANA) within Kushtha saptak we can remove the avenue for the pathogenesis, can alter the manifestation of twak vikaar and can provide its effective management.

Keywords: Kushtha, Samprapti vighatana, Kushtha saptak, Tridoshas, Twak vikaar.