Clinico comparative study of Vamana and Virechana Karma in the management of Shvitra w.s.r. to Vitiligo

Hemang Raghavani; Kishor Satani; Kunjal Bhatt; Anup Thakar

doi:10.21760/jaims.v2i1.7486

Hemang Raghavani Assistant Professor, Dept. of Panchakarma, J. S. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Kishor Satani Assistant Professor, Dept. of Basic Principles, IPGT & RA, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
Kunjal Bhatt Assistant Professor, Dept. of Shalakya Tantra, J. S. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad, Gujarat.
Anup Thakar Professor & Head, Dept. of Panchakarma, IPGT & RA, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i1.7486

Keywords: Shvitra, Vitiligo, Vamana, Virechana

Abstract

Introduction: One of the baffling problems of mankind since time immemorial is the skin disease. Shvitra (Vitiligo) may become; a psychologically devastating disorder when it typically occurs in exposed areas. Aim: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of the Vamana and Virechana Karma in the management of the Shvitra (Vitiligo). Materials and Method: In this study total 92 patients of Shvitra were registered at Panchakarma dept. of I.P.G.T. & R.A. Hospital, Jamnagar. Patients were randomly divided in three groups by lottery random sampling method. In Group A - Vamana Karma and in Group B - Virechana Karma was given. After Shodhana in both Groups and in Group C Oral administration of Darvigomootra Ghanavati 6g/day with the Apamarghkshara Lepa for 8 weeks was given. Result: In VASI Score 2.16% and 4.61% relief was found in Group A and B respectively which was statistically highly significant. While in Group C 0.38% relief was found which were statistically insignificant. Conclusion: Any kind of Shodhana therapy either Vamana or Virechana play a key role in the management of Shvitra. For long far and sustainable effect of the therapy Shodhana should be performed priorly.

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