Abstract

SIGNIFICANCE OF BAKUCHI IN THE THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF SHWITRAROGA

Dr. Kirti Sachdeva* and Dr. Komal Rathore

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Abstract

Avalguj (Bakuchi - Psoraleacorylifolia Linn.) is a well-known drug used in various diseases like Shwitra, Kushtha, kandu, jwara, swasa, kasa, prameha etc.(Kushtha, meha, jwar, krimi, pranut) We find references about Bakuchi in mahakashaya and as lepa in Shwitraroga. A large number of clinically essential chemicals are present in it. The disease Shwitrawas reported in ancient literature. Several references are found in the Vedas, particularly in the AtharvaVeda, regarded as one of the oldest written documents since the dawn of civilization. The word Shwitrahas its root in the Sanskrit word Shwitra, which means white patch. So Shwitrais a disease where white patches appear on the body. We have also mentioned about the bioactive components present in Bakuchi which are working on the disease. We are reviewing this paper to examine and prove that Bakuchi is an excellent drug for the treatment of Shwitra.

Keywords: Avalguj, Bakuchi, Shwitra, Kushtha, Maharoga, Viruddhaahar, Ama.