Abstract

AYURVEDIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON CONCEPT OF DADRU KUSHTA

Pranay Maruti Godase* and Naina P. Vishwakarma

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Abstract

Ayurveda has emphasized the significance of dermatological conditions since the Vedic period. Dadru is a condition impacting the skin, characterized by symptoms of itching, lesions, and pustules. It is a Kaphapitta Pradhana, wherein the symptoms closely match those of a Tinea infection. Dadru Kushta results from the excessive use of Ati Amlalavana Sevana, Ati Snigdha, and Ati Drava Ahara, as well as the intake of Dadhi and Matsya with Kshira, leading to the exacerbation of Pitta and Kapha Doshas, which produces skin disturbances. North Karnataka is renowned for its hot and humid climate, placing its population at risk for several dermatophytic illnesses. The most prevalent types are Tinea Corporis and Tinea Cruris. This aims to elucidate the etiopathogenesis of Dadru Kushta concerning tinea infection.

Keywords: Dadru Kushta, Pitta Dosha, Kapha Dosha, KOH.