AYURVEDA VIEW ON KUSHTHA AND ITS MANAGEMENT W.S.R. TO ROLE OF LEPAN KARMA
Abstract
Ayurveda literature presented term Kushtha for skin diseases which derived from the word ‘Kush’ means coming out from the inner part to the upper part. The skin diseases mainly characterized with spots on skin along with patches, itching, burning sensation and painful wound on skin sometimes. Discoloration or pigmentation in such types of conditions not only affects physical health of person but also imparts psychological manifestations. The patient suffered with skin diseases requires medical therapies as well as psychological counselling to avoid social isolation and get early relief. Dosha vaishamyan, Srotavarodham, Krimi, Manovikaras and Kledakar Ahar, etc. along with environmental factors can lead pathogenesis of Kushtha. Vitiation of Dosha along with Rakta and Mamsa involves in Twak Roga. Ayurveda emphasizes many therapies for Kushtha and Lepan Karma is one such approach. Present article described ayurveda view on Kushtha, its management and role of Lepan Karma.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Kushtha, Twak, Lepan Karma.
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