Abstract

A CASE STUDY OF SIRAVYADHAN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF YAVANPIDIKA (ACNE VULGARIS)

Dr. Jatin Vijaybhai Rola*, Dr. Dhawal P. Makwana, Dr. Ajit Wahane and Dr. Prasanna S.

Abstract

Accordt. ng to Ayurveda, among the 56 Upangas face is at the top, so everyone and mostly youngsters are most cautious and careful about the beauty of face. Face is index of mind and mirror of the body. Unfortunately, skin of the face is a.lfected by certain anomalies in adolescence age which is the golden period of life. Acne Vulgaris is a chronic. inflammatory disease of the pilo-sebaceous folk. cLes characterized by comedones, papules, pustules and often scars, chiefly on cheeks, chin, nose, forehead and upper trunk. As per Ayurveda classics this condition can be correlated wt.th Yavanapt~daka which is the result of vitiated Kapha, Vela and Shonita. Hence the present study was conducted to observe the eacy of siravyadhan in the management of Yavanapidaka. The diagnostic parameters were assessed on the basis of Ayurvedaas well as modem aspects like Pidaka on face including Medogarbhatva, Ruja, Doha, Srava etc. A special proforma was prepared and patients were examined on the basis of available sign and symptoms. Patients were treated according to principles of Yavanapidaka Chikitsa with Str~ avyadhan. Remarkable results were observed in the form of improvement in the chief complaints of the patient.

Keywords: Yavanapidaka, Acne vulgaris, Siravyadhan.