Reversing Vitiligo through Ayurveda: A Clinical Case Study

Eshwar V. Nande; Neelam Valhekar; Priyadarshan Joglekar; Vishwanath Jadhav

doi:10.21760/jaims.10.5.45

Eshwar V. Nande Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Agadtantra, Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Maharashtra, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2908-0322
Neelam Valhekar Associate Professor, Dept. of Agadtantra, Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Maharashtra, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2049-0703
Priyadarshan Joglekar Professor and HOD, Dept. of Agadtantra, Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Maharashtra, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5985-9327
Vishwanath Jadhav Vaidya, Shri Vishvbodh Ayurved Chikitsalay, Solapur, Maharashtra, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8723-3330

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.5.45

Keywords: Ayurveda, Shwitra, Vitiligo, Panchakarma, Virechana, hypopigmentation, leukoderma, Case Report

Abstract

All skin conditions are categorized under the Kushta Roga category in Ayurveda. Which include Shwitra. White, discoloured spots on the body are the classic sign of Shwitra, a disorder brought on by the participation of the Sapta Dravyas, which include Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, and Meda. Tamra, the fourth tier of Twacha, is primarily regarded as Shwitra's ideal position. It can co-relate to vitiligo. A hypopigmentation dermatological condition, vitiligo affects 1% of people globally since modern science has limitations and adverse effects, several safe and efficient medications are anticipated from Ayurveda, hence an effort was made to treat 46-year-old female patient suffering from Shwitra since past 3 years, through Ayurvedic approach. She was given Shaman chikitsa and Panchakarma like Vaman and Virechan were performed. The treatment was given for 6 months and significant improvement was seen in patient’s condition. The VETI Score reduced from 54 to 24. Hence Ayurvedic medicines offers an effective approach to manage Shwitra.

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