Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VICHARCHIKA (ECZEMA) – A CASE STUDY

Aishwarya Sathe*, Sayalee Sunil Videkar and Pooja Rampal Sharma

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Abstract

Kushtha is one of the Ashtamahagad described in Ayurveda as structural changes in the look of skin. Mahakushtha and Kshudra kushtha are the two main forms of kushtha. Vicharchika is a form of kshudra kushtha characterized by symptoms such as pidika, kandu, shyavata, raji, and rukshta. According to Acharya Sushruta, the dosha involved in vicharchika is Pitta. Raktamokshana is recommended for the treatment of pittaja and raktaja vyadhi. The patient complained of recurring skin rashes with redness, swelling, itching, crusting of skin flaking, blistering, cracking, and bleeding of the upper layer of skin. The patient was diagnosed with eczema after evaluating the indications and symptoms of his complaints. In the current case report, the patient was to be treated with some ayurvedic formulations under the supervision of Vicharchika. According to Ayurveda, Vicharchika is Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara, involving three Doshas with a Kapha preponderance. The current standard of care in mainstream medicine is inadequate. Various Ayurvedic remedies have been used to treat these manifestations. The patient was diagnosed with Vicharchika and was treated with mahatiktaghrit, and other herbs.

Keywords: Eczema; Vicharchika; Rakta Pradoshaja Vikara; Mahatiktaghrit.