Abstract

A LITRERY REVIEW OF SHWITRA AND IT’S MANAGEMENT

*Dr. Ayushi Chhipa, Dr. Ravi Sharma and Dr. Teena Verma

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Abstract

Kushtha represents all types of skin disorders in Ayurveda. Shwitra is one of the varieties of Kushta. Shwitra is similar to Vitiligo in terms of signs and symptoms. Vitiligo is a progressive disease marked by hypopigmented white patches. Shwitra symptoms include nonexudative white, whitish red, or coppery-red patches on the skin, hair loss and discoloration, and roughness and dryness of the skin. Ayurvedic acharyas have all mentioned various types of shwitra. The Nidanas of shwitra are similar to those of kushtha, but there are several other Nidanas found in shwitra classics. Only the Haritasamhita describes shwitra samprapti separately. He stated that RaktadhatusNirmmiti is disturbed by vitiated Vata and Pitta dosha, resulting in 'Shwetvarniya' patches. Shwitra is difficult to cure due to its chronic and relapsing nature, according to the prognosis. Shwitra was mentioned by Acharya Charaka as a Raktapradoshaja vikara. The treatment is described in the charak Samhita Raktapradoshaja Langhana, Virechana, Raktamokshana,. As a result, all of these procedures apply to Shwitra as well.

Keywords: Shwitra, Langhana, Virechana.