Ayurvedic Management of Switra (Vitiligo) - A Single case Study

Authors

  • Anil Kumar Lecturer, Kriya Sharir, Baba Kheta Nath Govt. Ayurvedic College and Hospital Patikara, Narnaul, Haryana Author
  • Hardik Chudasama Ph.D Scholar, Department of Kriya Sharir, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur Rajasthan Author
  • Pankaj Rai P.G. Scholar, Department of Kriya Sharir, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur Rajasthan. Author
  • C R Yadav Head and Associate Professor, Department of Kriya Sharir, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur Rajasthan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Shwitra, Kushtha roga, Vitiligo, Shamana

Abstract

Introduction -Vitiligo is the most widely known pigmentation disorder, and it  is mentioned in Ayurveda as Shwitra for its characteristic appearance. It is  caused by disturbance of all Tridosha along with Rakta, Mamsa, and Meda dhatu. Vitiligo, the most common de-pigmenting disorder, affects 0.5–1% of  the worldwide population, causing disfigurement and serious disturbances in  quality of life. It is harmless but a very serious cosmetic problem which affects  the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of the affected person.  Material and Method - A 32-year-old female diagnosed with Vitiligo  (Shwitra), presented with complaints of increasing area and number of de pigmented patches of skin which was managed by following Ayurveda principles. A treatment protocol was designed based on the signs and  symptoms observed in this patient. The protocol includes only Shamana treatment with a combination of powdered herbal drugs, viz., Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia), Manjistha (Rubia Cordifolia), Lodhra (Symplocos  Racemosa) and Nagkesar (Pterocarpus marsupium) powder orally along with  Arogyavardhini vati 500 mg twice in a day orally. For Local Application  Bakuchi oil is administrated.  Result and Discussion The treatment protocol was found to be effective in the  reversal of de-pigmented patches to re-pigmentation, which may be adopted in  future cases, using different combinations of drugs based upon the different  Ayurvedic parameters to obtain even better results.

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Published

2022-09-30

How to Cite

Kumar, A., Chudasama, H., Rai, P., & Yadav, C.R. (2022). Ayurvedic Management of Switra (Vitiligo) - A Single case Study . International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 5(9), 66–71. https://doi.org/10.48165/