Effect of Virechana and Raktamokshan in Vicharchika: A Single Case Study

  • Sandeep S. Khandalikar Associate Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit Samhita, Government Ayurved College, Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • Harshali R. Murade Professor & HOD, Dept. of Sanskrit Samhita, Government Ayurved College, Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • Priyanka G. Kengale Assistant Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit Samhita, Government Ayurved College, Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.5.47
Keywords: Skin, Raktamokshan, Virechana, Panchakarma, Jalaukavacharan, Eczema

Abstract

Skin protects us from various external invasions. Skin is largest organ and is exposed to disease and injury. Kushtha in Ayurveda represent all skin diseases. It is one among the Ashtaumahagad. There are two main types of Kushtha i.e., Mahakushtha and Kshudra Kushtha. Vicharchika (Kshudra Kushtha) is characterized by symptoms like Pidika, Kandu, Raktavarna or Shyavata, Vedana, Strava or Rukshta etc. All Kushtha are Tridoshaj the Pradhan Dosha involved in Vicharchika is Pitta. Virechana and Raktamokshana is indicated in treatment of Pittaja and Raktaja Vyadhi. A case study of patient of Vicharchika treated by Virechana and Raktmokshan along with Shamana Chikitsa is presented.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.8.5.47
Published: 2023-06-28
How to Cite
Sandeep S. Khandalikar, Harshali R. Murade, & Priyanka G. Kengale. (2023). Effect of Virechana and Raktamokshan in Vicharchika: A Single Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 8(5), 271 - 274. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.5.47
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Vol. 8 No. 5 (2023): MAY
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Case Report

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