A clinical case study of successful management of Shataru Kushta through Daivavyapashraya and Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa

Abstract

Ayurveda classifies Chikitsa into Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa and Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa.^[1] Shataru is one among the eighteen types of Kshudra Kushta and is characterized by reddish-black discoloration, burning sensation, pain, and multiple wounds.^[2]Khadira (Acacia catechu) is the best Dravya /drug for the pacification of Kushta.^[3] By using Khadira (Acacia catechu) in the form of Pralepa (external application of Khadira in the form of paste.), Udvartana (dusting and rubbing of Khadira Churna on the lesion), Snana (for bathing), Paana (drinking), and Bhojana (eating) all types of Kushta/ Twak Roga’s get pacified.^[4]As a part of Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa for Kushta, Bhaskara Aradhana (Worship of Surya Bhagavan) and worship of Shivasuta namely Bhagavan Kumara is mentioned by Acharya Vagbhata.^[5] Thus, in the present case study, Shataru Kushta was successfully treated through Bhaskara and Kumara Aradhana, which constituted the Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa and Khadira Dravya was administered in various modes as a part of Yuktivyapashraya Chikitsa.