Abstract

EFFECT OF BAKUCHI TAIL AND KAMDHENU SHWITRANASHAK VATI ON SHWITRA W.S.R. TO VITILIGO - A CASE STUDY

Pawara L. V.*, Hange D. V. and Kodwani G. H.

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Abstract

Shwitra is a condition characterised by white patches on the body. It is caused by tridosha vitiation and dhatus like Rakta, Mamsa and Meda. Based on symptoms shwitra can be correlated with vitiligo. Vitiligo is the problem described in the modern medicine as auto immune disease which manifest as white spot on the skin. Ayurveda has incorporated this condition into the broad heading of shwitra. Shwitra is not a serious or life threatening disorder, or a painful one, but it has an impact on the social and psychological well being of victim. For present study we had reported 58years old male patient having pale copper (Tamra) coloured patches over skin of dorsal and ventral surface of both hand, legs, back, shoulder and stomach region since 45years, having K/C/O HTN with regular medication since 5 years. Patient is treated with kamdhenu shwitranashak vati twice a day with 2 tablets and Bakuchi tail for local application over affected area at morning sunlight exposure for 15 minute. Patient reported significant improvement in colour of patches.

Keywords: Bakuchi, Kushtha, Shwitra, Vitiligo.