Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANEGMENT OF VISARPA- A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Sushmita Gosavi* and Savita A. Kulkarni

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Abstract

Ayurveda classics mentioned that the disease Visarpa spreads like a snake and thus it is considered as Pradhan Vyadhi. According to modern medical aspect disease Visarpa can co-related with symptoms of erysipelas and herpes zoster. the incidence rate of herpes zoster is higher. These problems vary from age, locality and season. Among all type of dermatological condition herpes zoster gains immediate notice of a doctor due to its severity in localized spread, pain and burning sensation. Herpes zoster closely resemble to a condition called Visarpa which is described in Ayurveda. A 68 year old female patient diagnosed with visarpa treated with ayurvedic shamana and shodhan chikitsa - Raktamokshana, virechan and Basti chikitsa.

Keywords: Pittaj Visarpa, Herpes Zoster, Raktamokshana.