AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT OF DADRU KUSHTA THROUGH SHODHAN AND LEPA CHIKITSA – A CASE SERIES
Dr. Ankit U. Bhoir*, Dr. Eknath G. Kulkarni and Dr. Sanjivani Rathod
ABSTRACT
The associated fungi are called dermatophytes, and they can lead to skin alterations including tinea, ringworm, dermatophytosis, or mycosis.[1] The term "Tinea" refers to a segmented mycelia fungus that is extremely infectious. Tinea is typically spread directly from one person to another. Health and hygiene are synonymous terms. In this context, it is necessary to note that the Kushtha Nidan of the Sushrut Samhita places a high priority on hygiene. According to its definition, Dadru is a reddish-colored pidika that is shaped like a mandala and has heightened borders and itchiness(kandu). Pitta and Kapha are more prevalent in a Kshudra kushtha type of person known as a dadru.[2] In the current study, 8 patients who met the inclusion criteria were from the dadru kushtha group. After pachan chikitsa, followed by virechana karma and Dadrughna lepa ointment.
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