Abstract

A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF VRISHADI LEPA- A HERBAL FORMULATION

Moumita Tewari*, Shrinidhi R. and Chaithra Hebbar

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Abstract

Skin is a shield which protects us from various external invasions. Skin is the organ of the body which is readily available for inspection by the eyes. Of all the organs, skin is larger one and is exposed to disease and injury. In Ayurveda, the word ‘Twacha’ or ‘Charma’ is used for skin. Twacha is derived from the Dhatu- Twach Samvarne meaning covering of the body. All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad headings of Kushta. Dadru is a skin disease, spreading in nature, challenging to cure completely and it needs more promising intervention giving rapid effect. Acharyas have said different treatment principles for management of Kustha. Vishaprayoga is the concept mentioned in Ayurveda wherein the Visha Dravyas are used for therapeutic purpose and it acts as wide by judicious use. In Vrishadi Lepa has seven ingredients, among these ingredients one of the drugs is Karaveera. Vrishadi Lepa is apparently effective in Kustha Vyadhi and has anti-fungal, anti-microbial, analgesic activity. Acharyas such as Charaka & Harita have explained it in their classical texts. Along with Dadru Kustha, it can be used for the treatment of all type of Kustha and Krimi.

Keywords: Dadru Kustha, Dermatophytosis/Tinea, Vrishadi lepa.