Effect of Parisheka, Rakta Mokshana and Shamanoushadhi in management of Vicharchika (Eczema) : A Case Report
Abstract
Introduction: Vicharchika is one among the eleven Kshudra Kushta. Cardinal features of Vicharchika are Kandu, Pidika, Shyava Varna, Bahusravi. Vicharchika is a Kapha Dosha predominant condition as mentioned by Acharya Charaka. Methods: The patient was treated with Siravedha, Sheeta Parisheka with Panchavalkala Qwatha, Gandhaka Rasayana, Triphala Guggulu, Patolakaturohiniyadi Kashaya as Shamana Aushadhi for seven days. Assessment was done on 1st day and 8th day on bases of lakshana, EASI score. Result: After seven days of treatment there was significant reduction in the signs and symptoms, along with EASI score. Discussion: Siravedha was done on the first day in order to eliminate the Dooshita Rakta, later on Sheeta Parisheka was done to pacify the Daha over the lesion for next 6 days. Panchavalkala Qwatha was used for Sheeta Parisheka. Shamanoushadhi prescribed were Gandhaka Rasayana which is Kapha Hara due to its Katu, Tikta Rasa and Ushna Veerya. Triphala Guggulu which acts as Kaphahara due to its Kashaya, Katu, and Tikta Rasa, Rooksha Guna. Patolakaturonhinyadi Kashaya which is Kaphapitta Hara due to its Tikta Rasa and Rooksha Guna. After seven days of treatment patients got significant relief in many cardinal symptoms like Kandu, Srava & Daha. Combined effect of Rakta Mokshana, Parisheka and Shamanoushadhi were considerable improvement seen in this case.
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