A clinical study on Kamala Vyadhi with Ayurvedic Management - A Case Study

Abstract

Jaundice is a condition in which a yellowish tinge appears on the skin, in mucous membrane and the sclera. Body fluids color also changes. Jaundice frequently indicates a problem with liver functioning. When the liver is not working properly, it can cause waste material called bilirubin build up in the body. Clinical signs of jaundice occur when the serum bilirubin level exceeds 2.5 to 3 mg/dl. In Ayurveda Jaundice described as Kamala. In Kamala disease there is loss of desire to do anything. Kam means different type of desires of the body and mind. Desires especially regarding the diet and physical activity of the body are minimised in Kamala. Patient was treated with an integrated approach of Ayurveda treatment including Virechana Karma (purgation) and Shaman Chikitsa. This paper discusses a patient seen in the IPD of Kaychikitsa department. His chief complaints are yellowish discoloration of skin, icterus, yellowish discoloration of urine, anorexia, abdominal pain since 10 days. This patient was effectively treated by the combination of Kutaki Churna, Arogyavardhini Vati and Phaltrikadi Kwath. These Ayurveda formulations relieve the symptom of Daurbalya (weakness), Kshudha Mandya (Appetite loss), Pitamutrata (yellow discolouration of urine), Hrullasa (nausea) and Udarshoola. Also, these drugs reduce bile in blood circulation and normalize the other blood parameter. Here, a case report of a 22 years male was having Kamala (hepatocellular jaundice) who was treated with some herbs and Virechana like Panchakarma and get effectively result with Ayurveda management.