Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VICHARCHIKA KUSHTHA: A CASE STUDY

Vd. Vivek S. Chandurkar and *Vd. Pooja M. Mokashi

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Abstract

Skin is the largest and primary protective organ of the body, serving as a first order physical barrier against the environment. When the skin's integrity or functions are compromised, it can lead to the development of skin disease, which can be acute or chronic, mild or severe, affecting both physical and mental health. Ayurveda includes all skin diseases under the heading of Kushtha and it is classified into two broad types’ viz. Maha kushtha and Kshudra kushtha. Vicharchika is included under Kshudra kushtha with Kaphadosha padhanata. Clinically it includes eruptions over the skin appear with dark pigmentation, itching and with a profuse discharge. Vicharchika can be correlated with eczema. The prevalence of atopic eczema in 56 countries had been found to vary between 3% to 20.5%. The prevalence of Vicharchika in India is about 6.75%. In present case study, female patient with complaints of Blackish discoloration over the neck, Itching and burning sensation at neck, crackling of the skin and oozing from the site since last 2 months, preparation used Khadirashtaka Kwatha administered for 45 days and subject showed significant improvement at the end of the study.

Keywords: Vicharchika, Khadirashtaka kwatha, Kushtha, Eczema.