Effect of Gomutra Bhavita Bakuchi Churna Lepa on Shwitra - A Case Study

Dr. Sanjeev Bhagat; Dr. Tapas Brata Tripathy; Dr. Swati Sharma

doi:10.21760/jaims.v4i01.584

Dr. Sanjeev Bhagat Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Samhita and Siddhanta, Sri Dharamasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, INDIA.
Dr. Tapas Brata Tripathy Professor & HOD, Department of Swasthavritta, Sri Dharamasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, INDIA.
Dr. Swati Sharma Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Swasthavritta, Sri Dharamasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i01.584

Keywords: Shwitra, Kushta, Gomutra Bhavita Bakuchi Churna Lepa, Melanocytes

Abstract

Shwitra is considered in Kushta. It is not painful and trouble some. In society it is very dreadful and hating state. One percent population is suffering in world. It produces mental discomfort. A 25 year year old girl had being suffering from white patches over forehead area. Gomutra Bhavita Bakuchi Churna Lepa mixed with Gomutra, is adviced to apply on the affected area in morning 9am and evening 4pm with exposure to sunlight for one month daily. The assessement criteria were size and colour of the patches. The effect of Gomutra Bhavita Bakuchi Churna Lepa is to enhance the proliferation of melanocytes. The content of Gomutra Bhavita Bakuchi Churna Lepa along with sunlight is very effective. The colour of the skin of effected area become red and sizes diminishes.

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