Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON THE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SHWITRA – VITILIGO

Dr. Bhargavi*

Abstract

Shwitra is a disease where the white patches appear on the body. In modern science it can be co-related with Vitiligo. All kinds of Skin diseases come under Kusta Roga in Ayurveda. It is caused by Tridosha Prakopa. Vitiligo is a autoimmune disease it can be associated with diabetes mellitus, pernicious anaemia and Addison disease. Incidence of Vitiligo is 1%. Beyond its health impact, the disease can result in social challenge and substantial economic burden for patients. Thus the following article of treating the condition with Ayurvedic treatment protocol like Shodhana Karma and Shamanoushadhi, it offers new hope for effective and safe treatment, with marked improvement observed in the condition.

Keywords: Shwitra, Vitiligo, Kusta Roga, Tridosha Prakopa, Ayurveda, Shodhana Karma, Shamanoushadhi.