Open AccessAyurveda Aspects on Vitiligo and its Management through Classical Approaches of Ayurveda
Author(s) -
S Gupta,
M. Gupta
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of indian medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-7634
DOI - 10.55552/ijim.2022.2305
Subject(s) - vitiligo , medicine , dermatology , karma , traditional medicine , history , archaeology , buddhism
Two types of Kushta are described in Ayurveda classics, Mahakushta and Kshudrakushta. Further Mahakushta is subdivided into 7 and Kshudrakushta into 11 types. Shwitra is disease manifested through skin can be co-related with Vitiligo (leukoderma), is a pigmentation disorder with complex causes and as per modern aspect. Imbalance of Vata and Bhrajaka pitta resides in skin mainly leads skin disease including vitiligo which possess symptom of Twak vaivarnyata. Switra also described as Shwetakushta and categorizes as Kushta rogas, which mainly involves vitiation of Doshas along with disturbance of Rakta, Mamsa and Medhas Dhatus. Ayurveda described several ways to treat vitiligo including utilization of Shodhana karma and herbal medicines. Various types of Lepa, Ghrita, Avaleha, Tail , Asava-Arista and Vati are mentioned in Ayurveda texts to treat Shwitra. Present article described Ayurveda perspectives on vitiligo and its management through ancient approaches.