A Case Report on Ayurvedic Management of Kamala

Abstract

Kamala or Jaundice is a disease caused due to the dysfunction of liver. Jaundice is also known to be icterus. This is a condition where, skin, congenctival membranes, and other mucous membranes are yellowish pigmented, due to the increased levels of bilirubin in the blood. A concentration of bilirubin higher than 1.8 mg/dl leads to jaundice. It results from the Obstruction of the bile duct or loss of bile producing liver cells. The word “Kaman” means “Itcha” or desire and “Lati” means to diminish. So,Kamala is a disease where, your desire for food,dailyactivities etc are diminished1 . It is a common disorder seen in both urban and rural areas with poor hygiene and sanitation. Pandu Roga is said to be a Nidanarthakara Vyadhi for Kamala.When Pandu Roga is not treated properly it can lead to Kamala. Thus Kamala can also be considered as an effect of untreated Pandu Roga.