Abstract

A SPECIAL APPROACH TO INDRALUPTA: A CASE STUDY

Kavana K.* and Rashmi Kalagi

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Abstract

Indralupta is one of the Urdhwajatrugata Vyadhi characterized by the patchy hair loss over hair bearing skin that includes scalp, mustach and beard. According to Sushruta Acharya, Indralupta is a Kshudra roga, due to the vitiated pitta in association with vitiated vata causing the falling of hair from the scalp and vitiated rakta and kapha block the orifices of the hair follicles which restricts the growth of new hair. It can be co-related to Alopecia areata, a autoimmune disease presented as nonscarring, circumscribed, smooth patch of hair loss. Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa is advised for the Indralupta in ayurvedic classics. Methodology: Detail study of Indralupta from ayurveda Samhitas, research journal and electronic data base. A patient of Indralupta was administered Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa. Changes are observed. Result: With ayurvedic treatment protocol, Indralupta was managed successfully with Sthanika Abhyanga followed by Nasya Karma with Mahanimba Taila along with Keshavardhini Rasayana Sevana. Discussion: Indralupta is a disease involved with vata, pitta, kapha along with raktha. The main symptom of the disease is Keshachyuthi. The treatment modalities including Sthanika Abhyanga -improves blood circulation to the affected area, Nasya therapy ‘Nasa hi shiraso dwaram ‘ mentioned as treatment principle for treating urdwajatrugata roga, removes srotoavaroda, Keshavardhini Rasayana Sevana a combination of keshya and Rasayana drugs helps in managing Indralupta.

Keywords: Indralupta, Nasya, Sthanika Abhyanga Mahanimba Taila, Keshavardhini Rasayana, Alopecia Areata.