Visphota kushta (blistering skin disease) is characterized by transparent blisters with thin skin covering. Management of Visphota Kushta in Ayurveda is rarely reported. The case reported here showed significant regression in the condition in short span of time and could completely stop the use of anti histamines and corticosteroids. A 32 year old female, presented with complaints of blisters over both upper and lower extremities associated with edema, burning sensation, pain, severe itching and oozing since three months. The treatments were given after ascertaining the involved dosha and the samprapti (pathogenesis). The involved dosha were and Pitta (metabolic factor) and Kapha (binding factor) dosha. Pitta - kapha dosha hara line of treatment was adopted in terms of mitigating and purificatory therapy. It helped in arresting the progression of the condition and a complete healing of blisters. Photographs were taken during and after the treatment for records. The blister completely resolved and the skin was normal as before. The patient was back to her normal routine with no signs of relapse. The outcome was a combined effect of both shamana and shodhana chikitsa along with pathya sevana.
Objectives Vipadika (Palmo plantar Psoriasis) is a Kshudra Kushta (minor skin disorder) of Vatakapha origin (body humors like vata and kapha) characterized by Sphutana (cracks) and Teevra Vedana (severe pain) in Pani (palm) and Pada (sole). Based on the symptoms it can be correlated to Palmo Plantar Psoriasis which is a variant of psoriasis which affects the skin of the palms and soles with the features of hyperkeratotic, pustular, or mixed morphologies. The treatment methods for Palmo plantor psoriasis causes severe side effects due to which an evident shift from modern treatments to ayurvedic treatment line. Case presentation A 15 year old, female, with complaint of cracks and dryness over sole of both feet with pain for the last 12 and half years. The case was managed with Padanimajjana (immersion of foot). Padanimajjana is a modified form of Avagaha Sweda (switz bath) where the affected part of the foot is dipped in medicated liquid. Here Mahisha Gritha (Buffaloe ghee) is used for Padanimajjana. Conclusions Mahisha Gritha Padanimajjana shows significant improvement in number of cracks, dryness and pain within short period of time. This is a very simple, economical, and effective treatment for Vipadika.
<strong>Background and Aim:</strong> Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition of motor nervous system. The symptoms of PD are similar to <em>KampaVata</em> (a disease of <em>Vata Dosha</em>) such as <em>Karapadatala kampa</em> (tremors in hands and foot), <em>Dehabhramana</em> (postural instability), <em>Nidrabhagna</em> (insomnia) and <em>Matiksheena</em> (dementia) referred by Ayurvedic classics. The most effective management of PD in Allopathic system is dopamine replacement therapy but long-term use of L-Dopa is associated with motor complications. Available medications for PD provides only symptomatic relief and there is no treatment proven to cure the disease or delay its progression. The present case report is a known case of young onset asymmetric Parkinsonism who was on 700mg L-Dopa, managed with Ayurveda therapies. The line of treatment included <em>Vatanulomana</em> (pacifying morbid VataDosa), <em>Srotoshodhana</em> (clearing of the obstructed bodychannels) and <em>Rasayana</em> (rejuvenation). <strong>Management and results:</strong> It included both internal and external Ayurveda therapies. Therapies were performed every year for around 20 days in 3 consecutive years. The assessment was done by Parkinson’s disease questionnaire 39 and Schwab and England Activities of daily Living scale. Reduction in the dose of L-Dopa, improvement in tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, regaining the perception of taste and smell was observed at the end of 3 years of treatment. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The dose of L-Dopa was reduced from 700mg to 100mg/day and the quality of life improved.
The word Cosmetics is defined as" the Substances of diverse origin, scientifically compounded and used to cleanse, allay skin troubles, cover up imperfections and to beautify". Ayurveda emphasizes on both external and internal beauty and external beauty is complimented by internal beauty. It is said that Kaanti, Chaaya, Varna ,Prabha of an individual is determined at the time of "Shukra-Shonitha Samyoga" itself. The factors contributing to these are Matruja, Pitruja, Rasaja and Sathmyaja Bhavas and also Mahabhuta predominance. These factors determine the Prakrithi, Sara, Samhanana, Pramana and Twak of the individuals. Following are the suggestions of Ayurveda towards beauty and health. For Physical beauty, Dinacharya. For Internal beauty, Achara Rasayana, Sadvritta and control over Dharaneeya Vegas. Dinacharya includes Mugha Sodhana, Abhyanga, Udvarthana, Anjana, Keshaprasadhana, Vyayama, Nasya. Diet also plays an important role. Charakacharya explains that by Rasayana, a person with dark complexion can have fair complexion. He also explains about various Yogas and single drugs in Rasayana which has cosmetic effect. By Sadvritta, by Samyak Yoga of Indriya and performing of different actions after proper thoughtful analysis of his intelligence has all role in maintaining internal beauty. By control of Dharaneeya Vega proper care of Physical beauty is possible because any of the mental disturbances can have negative impact over the skin which further hampers the physical beauty.
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