Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VIPADIKA KUSHTHA; A CASE STUDY

*Vd. Vivek Chandurkar and Dr. Jagruti Jain

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Abstract

Vipadika or Vaipadika is explained as one among Eleven Kshudra Kushtas (Minor skin ailments) which has the features of Paani-paada sputana (Cracking of palms and soles) associated with Teevravedana (Intense pain) as explained by Acharya Charaka. Though Vipadika sounds like a milder disease still it can be physically and emotionally stressful to the sufferer as in this present case. This is a case report of a 34yr female suffering with dryness & cracking of both palms associated with pain, bleeding, itching and burning sensation from past 6 months. The case was treated with Shodana, shamana (Pacification) line of treatment along with significant lifestyle modifications.

Keywords: Vipadika, Kushtha roga, Shaman, Shodhan.