Volume : X, Issue : IV, April - 2020

BASIC DESCREPTION OF KILAASA (VITILEGO) IN ANCIENT LITERATURE- A REVIEW

Dr. Shri Ram Saini, Dr. B. K. Sevatkar

Abstract :

Description of Kilaasa dates back 3,518 years ago. It is mentioned in Vedic texts like Atharva–veda (1500 BC) and Manu–smriti (1250 BC – 1000 BC). Kilaasa is considered as one of the varieties of Kushtha in the Ayurvedic Classics, caused vitiation of Tridoshas and Dhatus like Rakta, Mansa and Meda. It is also known as Daaruna, Aruna and Svitra. Meda Dhatugata Kilaasa is called Svitra. Based on symptoms, Svitra can be correlated with Vitiligo. According Ayurvedic science difference between Svitra and Kustha is based on non–secretary and non–infectious nature of disease, involvement of Tvacha only, peculiarity of Lakṣhaṇa, Chronicity and Sadhya–asadhya. Incompatible diet, excessive sun exposure and inapt social behaviour are mentioned as causes of Svitra in Ayurveda literature. In present article we are trying to descriptive basic literature of Svitra (Vitiligo) by compilation from Vedic texts, Historical books, Ayurvedic science, and various articles

Keywords :

Article: Download PDF    DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

Cite This Article:

BASIC DESCREPTION OF KILAASA (VITILEGO) IN ANCIENT LITERATURE- A REVIEW, Dr. Shri Ram Saini, Dr. B.K. Sevatkar INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-10 | Issue-4 | April-2020

Number of Downloads : 446

References :