Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

ROLE OF JALOUKAVACHARAN IN VICHARCHIKA (ECZEMA): A CASE STUDY

Dr. Rupali R. Patil

Abstract :

Vicharchika (Eczema) is one of the skin disorder described in all ancient texts of Ayurveda under the types of Kshudrakushta.It can be correlated with the eczema in modern science.Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis. In regard of treatment eczema itself is difficult to cure. In which steroids are used, that has much adverse effect on the body and health. Acharya Sushruta had mentioned it, as one of the Rakatja Vyadhi. Rakta is dealt as the fourth dosha and Raktamokshana is the treatment of choice for the Raktaj vyadhi. The different methods of Raktamokshana are A–Shastrakrita and Shastrakrita. Jalauka is one of the Anushastra’s and it is a type of Ashastra Raktamokshana. In deep seated pathology, Jalauka is preferable. In present study emphasis has been made to study the efficacy of jaloukavacharan in eczema. In present study,the patient was treated with Leech application on affected area at weekly interval for 5 weeks, with oral medication. The results were assessed on the basis of area affected and relief in signs and symptoms of eczema. After the clinical trial it is observed that Jaloukavcharan have shown significant results in eczema.

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Dr. Rupali R. Patil, ROLE OF JALOUKAVACHARAN IN VICHARCHIKA (ECZEMA): A CASE STUDY, PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-4 | April-2018

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