Conceptual study of Kamala and understanding the concept of Kamale Tu Virechane w.s.r. to Jaundice

Abstract

The concept of Varna (colour) has been explained in our classics with great details. It has been classified broadly in two categories 1. Prakruta Varna 2. Vaikruta Varna, in the present disease Kamala, the important finding in clinical examination is the Vikruta Varna i.e., Haridra Netra, Twak, Mutra etc. Kamala is Pittaja Nanatmaja and Raktapradoshaja Vikara. Charakacharya considered Kamala as advanced stage of Pandu Roga. Sushrutacharya considered Kamala as separate disease and also may be due to further complication of Panduroga, whereas Vagbhatacharya described Kamala as a separate disease. Ayurveda is traditionally skilful in treating liver diseases since centuries. Although named Jaundice as liver disorder was not mentioned in Ayurveda literature but on the basis of similarity of symptoms like yellowish discolouration of skin (Twak Pitata), Sclera (Netra), Urine (Mutra), Stool (Purisha) it can be correlated with jaundice. In Kamala Vyadhi all Acharyas in Ayurveda texts have explained about Virechana Karma. Modern science has its own limitation in treating Kamala Vyadhi (jaundice) but Ayurveda literature clearly explained pathology and treatment of Kamala Vyadhi which shows the specificity of Ayurveda. The line of management i.e., Virechana Karma and Shamana Chikitsa are successful in management of Kamala by removing toxic waste from the body and by correction of Agni (digestive fire).