Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE CASE STUDY ON YAKRIT VIKARA W. S. R TO HEPATITIS

Soumya Sucharita Sarangi*

Abstract

Introduction: There is no specific description regarding Yakrit-vikara in Ayurveda. Any disease related to liver & biliary system can be considered as Yakrit-vikara. In Ayurveda, Yakrit is considered as one of the kosthangas & termed as mula of raktavaha srotas. It is well known for its pachakagni karma. Any pathology related to Yakrit contributes to mandagni, rasa & rakta vaha srota dusthi. All kind of Yakrit vikara is basically formed from tridoshas. Aim & Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Indigenous drug in the management of Yakrit-vikara w.s.r to Hepatitis. Methodology: A 35years Male patient reported with chief complaints of aruchi (Anorexia), avipaka (Indigestion), Haridra mutra (Yellow urination), Daurbalya (Weakness) since 3 months. Mrudu jwara was recorded since 2 days. A rise in LFT was seen in Pathological Reports. An Indigenous kwatha described in Sahasrayoga was administered as trial drug. Result: After the intake of internal medication, marked improvement was seen in symptoms. Discussion: The shaman ausadhi given are helpful in reducing the symptoms & rise in LFT. Conclusion: By administering indigenous kwatha described in Sahasrayoga the patient was able to get some relief from the disease. This case report here, showed the effectiveness of Ayurvedic Intervention in the management of Yakrit-Vikara.

Keywords: Yakrit-Vikara, Hepatitis, Haridramutra, Arochak.