A single case study of role of Shodhan and Shaman Karma in the management of Vicharchika (Eczema)

Abstract

In Ayurveda skin diseases are included in Kushtaroga which is divided into two types that is Mahakushta and Kshudrakushta which are again sub- classified into seven types of Mahakushta and eleven types of Kshudrakushta. Vicharchika is a form of Kshudrakushta with Lakshanas like Kandu, Pidaka, Shyava, Bahustrava can be correlated with Eczema also called as dermatitis which is clinically manifests by pruritus, erythema, oedema, papules, vesicles and oozing in acute stage where as itching, scaling, dryness and lichenification occur in chronic stage. According to Sushruta Acharya, Pitta Dosha is the predominant dosha in Vicharchika. Virechan and Raktamokshan is the most effective body purification procedure useful to regulate the function of Pittaj and Raktaj Vyadhi. A case report of 58-year-old male, who presented with complaints of swelling of right foot followed by itching, pain eventually leading to watery discharge has been treated with Ayurveda modalities Shodhan and Shaman Aushadhi for 1 month.