An exploratory prospective clinical study to assess the combined effect of Virechana and Raktamokshana in Vicharchika - A Case Study

  • Paresh Katariya Assistant professor, Department of Panchakarma, D.Y.Patil University School of Ayurveda and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
  • Mayur Pawaskar Associate Professor, Department of Shalya Tantra, D.Y.Patil University School of Ayurveda and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
  • Nikhil Joglekar Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, D.Y.Patil University School of Ayurveda and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
  • Yogesh Katariya M.D. Panchakarma, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Osmanabad.
  • Arati Datye Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Osmanabad.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i1.7522
Keywords: Vicharchika, Eczema, Kushta, Virechana, Purgation, Raktamokshana, Blood letting

Abstract

Vicharchika is one of the Kshudra Kushta (skin disease). Kashyapa mentioned it as Sadhya Vyadhi. Almost all symptoms are Vata-Pitta or Kapha-Pitta predominant and even Tridosha involvement and it is specifically located at lower extremities. The choice of treatment is Virechana (purgation) and Raktamokshan (bloodletting). We can use this modality as per requirement. Kandu (itching), Pidika (pimples), Bahusrava (discharge) get relieved completely (100%) after Virechana. Mild effect was noticed in Shyava (blackish discoloration) and Rukshata (dryness) i.e. (33.33%). Highly significant result found after both the therapies (Virechana and Raktamokshana) and marked improvement was seen in Shyava and Rukshata after Raktamokshana. It shows over all Ayurvedic modality gives very good result in Vicharchika.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v2i1.7522
Published: 2017-02-28
How to Cite
Paresh Katariya, Mayur Pawaskar, Nikhil Joglekar, Yogesh Katariya, & Arati Datye. (2017). An exploratory prospective clinical study to assess the combined effect of Virechana and Raktamokshana in Vicharchika - A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 2(01), 258-262. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v2i1.7522
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Vol. 2 No. 01 (2017): JAN-FEB
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Case Report

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