Abstract

REVIEW ARTICLE

Fareeda Begum Sheikh* and Nazhat Parveen

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Abstract

Shwitra[1] is a condition characterised by white patches on the body. It’s possible that it’s linked to Vitiligo in modern science. In Ayurveda, all skin illnesses are classified as Kustha Roga[2] It is caused by Tridosha vitiation. Leukoderma affects one percent of the population. Due to side Effects and limitation of the modern Contemporary practice, there is need to Find some harmless and effective Medicines from Alternative medical Sciences. Vitiligo Have major impact on Quality of life of patients, many of Vitiligo patients feel stigmatized and Depressed by their condition. Ayurveda Has great potential to treat such Autoimmune skin diseases. In Ayurveda Treatment of kushta[3] Is Sharir Shodana i.e. panchkarma and shaman chikitsa Here a case of 40 yr old male Patient of vitiligo treated with Ayurvedic Management which include procedures Like Vamana, virechana Etc and oral Medication like Arogyavardhini vati, khadirarista Etc and local aapplication.

Keywords: Shwitra Kustha Roga Leukoderma Virechana Karma.