An exploratory prospective clinical study to assess the combined effect of Virechana and Raktamokshana in Vicharchika - A Case Study

Authors

  • Paresh Katariya Assistant professor, Department of Panchakarma, D.Y.Patil University School of Ayurveda and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
  • Mayur Pawaskar Associate Professor, Department of Shalya Tantra, D.Y.Patil University School of Ayurveda and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
  • Nikhil Joglekar Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, D.Y.Patil University School of Ayurveda and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
  • Yogesh Katariya M.D. Panchakarma, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Osmanabad.
  • Arati Datye Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Osmanabad.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i1.7522

Keywords:

Vicharchika, Eczema, Kushta, Virechana, Purgation, Raktamokshana, Blood letting

Abstract

Vicharchika is one of the Kshudra Kushta (skin disease). Kashyapa mentioned it as Sadhya Vyadhi. Almost all symptoms are Vata-Pitta or Kapha-Pitta predominant and even Tridosha involvement and it is specifically located at lower extremities. The choice of treatment is Virechana (purgation) and Raktamokshan (bloodletting). We can use this modality as per requirement. Kandu (itching), Pidika (pimples), Bahusrava (discharge) get relieved completely (100%) after Virechana. Mild effect was noticed in Shyava (blackish discoloration) and Rukshata (dryness) i.e. (33.33%). Highly significant result found after both the therapies (Virechana and Raktamokshana) and marked improvement was seen in Shyava and Rukshata after Raktamokshana. It shows over all Ayurvedic modality gives very good result in Vicharchika.

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Published

2017-02-28

How to Cite

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Paresh Katariya, Mayur Pawaskar, Nikhil Joglekar, Yogesh Katariya, Arati Datye. An exploratory prospective clinical study to assess the combined effect of Virechana and Raktamokshana in Vicharchika - A Case Study. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2017 Feb. 28 [cited 2025 Oct. 4];2(01):258-62. Available from: https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/131

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 01 (2017): JAN-FEB

Section

Case Report

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