Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO THE MANAGEMENT OF DARUNAKA WITH SHEETAPITTA: A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Achala Ram Kumawat and Dr. Gopesh Mangal

Abstract

Dandruff and Urticaria are few of the most common worries in adulthood. Dandruff, the visible desquamation of scalp, is the mildest manifestation of seborrheic dermatitis. Chronic urticaria has a significant impact on quality-of-life due to the constant sensation of itching, regular recurrence, and unknown etiology. Dandruff can be considered as Darunaka in Ayurvedic parlance possessing resemblance in their clinical manifestations. Similarly, Urticaria can be correlated with Sheetapitta. Urticaria and Dandruff, both conditions do not have any satisfactory cure in contemporary system of medicine, relapses being the main cause for inclining towards Ayurvedic system of medicine. Ayurveda can provide a virtuous effect in dandruff with the help of Panchakarma procedures, daily regimen, and many Aushadha Yoga. A 25 years old patient approached with complaints of Shirah Kandu (Itching over scalp), Keshabhoomi Rukshata (dryness of scalp), Twak Sphutana (~Cracks in the skin), and Kesha Chyuti (~Hair fall). He also had itchy rashes over his trunk region. In present case, classical Shodhana (Major purification therapy) was planned followed by Shamana (~Pacification) drugs. The improvement provided by the Shodhana therapy was assessed based on sign and symptoms before and after the treatment. The therapies were found effective in controlling sign and symptoms of Darunaka and Sheetapitta.

Keywords: Dandruff; Darunaka; Samshodhana; Sheetapitta; Urticaria.