Role of Raktamokshana by Jalaukavacharana in management of Vicharchika - A Case Study

  • Dr.Seema D.Bahatkar Professor and HOD, Department of Panchakarma, R.A. Podar Ayurved Medical College, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
  • Tanvi Joshi Final Year PG Scholar, Department of Panchakarma, R.A. Podar Ayurved Medical College, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Keywords: Kushtha, Vicharchika, Jalaukavacharana

Abstract

According to Ayurveda, all skin diseases are considered under the broad heading of Kushtha. Vicharchika is a type of Kshudrakushtha, now-a-days very commonly found in many people. It is presented with symptoms as Shyava Vaivarnya, Pidaka, Kandu, Srava and Shoola. In this case study, a 57 years old male patient working as bus conductor visited to OPD of Panchakarma of our hospital with symptoms of Vicharchika. He was treated with Jalaukavacharana every 7 days for 1.5 month (5 sittings) along with internal Ayurvedic medications for 3 months and regular follow-up was taken every 7 days. Remarkable results were observed in patient with reduction of symptoms. Assessment was performed with Eczema Area and Severity Index Score (EASI) and Eczema area score. The study proved efficacy of Jalaukavacharana in the management of Vicharchika within short duration and marked improvement.

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How to Cite
Seema D. Bahatkar, & Joshi, T. (2022). Role of Raktamokshana by Jalaukavacharana in management of Vicharchika - A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 7(10), 245 - 251. Retrieved from https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/2015
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