“Effect of an Ayurvedic Formulation Orally and Purnil Oil locally in the management of Vicharchikaw.s.r. to Eczema†–A case study. Array Section Case Report
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Abstract
Abstract: Ayurveda is the traditional,ancientindian system of health science. Ayurveda is science of life. Ayurveda is not only curative but also preventive science of life.
Skin is the largest and important organ and outermost covering of the body which is 1st protective barrier but very often it is exposed to many entity which can damage it and cause many skin disorder .
In ayurveda the word Kushta is broad term which cover almost all skin disorder. According to many acharya in kushta due to vitiated dosha the part of the skin become affected and changes its normal colour called Kushta .which have been classifytwo groups
1.Mahakushta 2. Kshudrakushta.
Vicharchika is defined under kshudrakushta. it can be correlate with eczema in modern medicine.Vicharchika is kaphapradhanvyadhiand symptom of vicharchika are Kandu(itching),Shyavata(blackish discolouration),Pidaka(erruption), Bahustrava(disharge), Ruja(pain), Rajyo(marked lining due to thickness of lesion),Rukshata(dryness).
In spite of presence of antibiotic,antihistamines, steroids etc, the skin disorder remains refractory totreatment But Ayurveda is the repository of skin remedies which are therapeutically safe and effectiveness.
In ayurveda there are various drugs formulation mentioned insamhitawhich show significant effect onvicharchika.
Methodolgy: In this case of vicharchikapatient was treated by some Ayurvedic formulation orally and Purnil Oil locally.