Abstract

OPD MANAGEMENT OF HERPES ZOSTER THROUGH PRINCIPLES OF LUTA VISHA CHIKITSA – A CASE REPORT

Vrinda Vasudevan*, Gopikrishna S.

Abstract

Background: Herpes zoster is a viral infection characterised by painful vesicular rashes typically appears in one side of body. According to Ayurveda it has pitta dosa predominance. The signs and symptoms are similar to that of luta visha. Aim: The aim was to evaluate role of luta visha chikitsa in herpes zoster. Materials and Methods: A 60-year-old male patient was apparently normal before four days noticed sudden onset of fever associated with red popular rashes over left axilla. It was gradually developed into vesicular eruptions of varying size over flexor aspect of left upper limb associated with pain and burning sensation. Shamana chikitsa mentioned in context of luta visha was opted. Internal administration of Lodhramsevyadi kashaya and Sarivadi vati was advised along with Sariva nili kashaya parisheka for two weeks. When all the lesions cured, Neelidaladi kera was given for external application to manage post herpatic neuralgia. Result: The study showed significant result with complete cure of herpes zoster.

Keywords: Herpes zoster, luta visha, visarpa.