A MANAGEMENT OF SHWITRA BY AYURVEDIC MEDICINES – A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Skin disorders are common manifestation in present era and Shwitra being one of them, affects not only the quality of life but also the psychological state of mind, social wellbeing and economic growth of a person. This disease has become a major social embarrassment and economic burden for the patient. Thus, the following article discusses the method of treatment of the disease using Ayurvedic treatment methods including Shaman Aushadhi (Kushtahar yog, Kandughana churna and Dooshivishari gulika etc). Based on the signs and symptoms observed in the patient, a treatment protocol was advised. It can become a new way to achieve effective and safe care treatment and to show a significant improvement in a patient’s condition. A 66year old male diagnosed with vitiligo vulgaris (Shwitra), presented with complaints of an increasing area and number of depigmented patches specifically over face which were treated by following the Ayurveda principles. On the basis of the patient’s condition, Prakruti and Samprapti ghatak (pathological factors) a treatment protocol was designed which includes the Shamana chikitsa. The combination of various powdered herbs like Bakuchi churna, Kusthahar yog, Vishaghan churna, Panchatikta ghrita guggulu, khadirarishta were advised to the patients with proper dietary instructions and restrictions. The treatment protocol was found to be effective in the reversal of depigmented patches to re-pigmentation and it could be extended in future cases by using different combinations of drugs based upon the different Ayurvedic parameters to obtain even better results. It showed marked improvement in the patient’s condition. According to one’s prakruti and combinations of various potential ingredients, diets and lifestyle recommendations, it worked on the overall disease management. The management strategy was efficacious in recovery of the patients with the improvement in the re-pigmentation. The case was treated with compound Ayurvedic medicines over a period of 6 months with remarkable improvement which is evident from the inspection and photographs. The outcome of this clinical study will reveal further the effect of Ayurvedic medicine in vitiligo.