EFFICACY OF ARKA TAILA LEPA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VICHARCHIKA – CASE REPORT Authors: Pattar LK* And Pandya MR
ABSTRACT
Vicharchikais defined as one of the varieties of astadasha kshudra kusta, in which the skin
develops Shyavavarna, Pidakas associated with Srava and Kandu. The three doshas - Vata, Pitta
and Kapha get vitiated first and later they aggravate and afflict the four dushyas - Twak,
Rakta,Mansa and Ambu. These seven are the Sapta Dravyas Sangraha of Kushtha. Because of
this complex of seven body elements, eighteen types of Kushtas are produced. Viruddhahara is
considered as the major nidana for Kushta. A 45 years male patient and self employed
approachedthe outpatient department with chief complaints of Kandu (itching) pidikas (rashes),
Shava varnata (bluish black discoloration), srava (discharge) on lower limbs since 30 days.
Patient was diagnosed as Vicharchika and administered the lepa karma witharka tailawhichwas
applied twice a day for 30 days and the follow up was done on 45th day.
Key words: case study, vicharchika, arka taila, kushta Publication date: 05/03/2022 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2022/March/MS_IJBPAS_2022_MARCH_SPCL_1089.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.3.1089