Role of Ayurveda Medicine in the management of Vicharchika vis a vis Contact Dermatitis (Eczema)

Acharya G. Shripathi; R. Ballal Shrinidhi; Acharya Rajeshwari

doi:10.21760/jaims.9.7.34

Shripathi AG Director Academic and Development, Muniyal institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Shrinidhi RB Associate Professor, Dept. of PG Studies in Agada Tantra, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Rajeshwari A Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of PG Studies in Panchakarma, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.7.34

Keywords: Vicharchika Roga, Eczema, Contact Dermatitis, Rakta Shoodaka, Skin disorder

Abstract

Vicharchika is a chronic dermatological disorder commonly associated with itching seen in India Subcontinent. It is characterized by Kandu (itching in the skin), black eruptions (Syam Pidakas), and Srava (Oozing). It Is a psychosomatic disorder where itching and oozing in the lesion aggravates on increased psychological stress. It is sometimes associated with sleeplessness and itching during night. In Ayurveda, Nidana Parivarjana, Vyadhi Pratyanika Aushadhi Prayoga, Pancha Karma therapy. Practice of Yoga and Pranayama, Pathapathya Prayoga and diet therapy are advised in the management of Vicharchika Roga, Yogas like Mahamanjishtadi Kashaya, Manjishtadi Kashaya, Maha Tiktaka Kashaya, Tiktaka Kashaya, Patola Katu Rohinyadi Kashaya, Katuki Kwatha, Khadirarishta, Arogya Vardhini Vati, Guggulu Tiktaka Kashaya, Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu, Brihan Marichyadi Taila, Maha Marichyadi Taila and Nalpaaradi Tailas are frequently used in this disease. These drugs are having the actions like Tikta Rasa Yukta, Kashaya Rasa Yukta, Ushna Virya, Rakta Shodhaka, Kushtaghna, Kandughna, Rasayana, Kapha Vatahara, Antistress, Adaptogenic, Anxiolytic, Sedative, Anti allergetic, Immuno suppressant and CNS depressant actions. Vicharchika usually needs prolonged treatment. Present paper highlights about the role of Ayurveda medicine in the management of Vicharchika vis a cis Eczema in detail.

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