Abstract

Abstract

Introduction-Herpes Zoster is mainly due to reactivation of latent Varicella Zoster virus in Dorsal Root Ganglia. Mainly the patient present with Unilateral Dermatome eruption with burning and severe pain. As the disease cures the pain subsides , the Eruptions are healed  but in some patients the pain persist even after 3 to 4 weeks of healing period.this condition is called as Post Herpetic Neuralgia where the Stabbing , Sharp, Burning pain persist along the dermatome.[1]This directly imapcts quality of life of patients .On the basis of symptoms Herpes Zoster is correlated with Visarpa where there is rapid local eruptions with severe pain. A 37 years old Male patient came to Kayachikitsa OPD with C/O –Severe Burning Sensation, Sharp Pain At Right Face Region since 2 weeks Maculo – Papular Rash , Vesicular Rash and Pustular Rash over Right Face Region 3 weeks back now completely healed. Methods-The patient was treated with Raktamokshana with help of Jalauka, Nitya Virechana, Pradeha with Dahaprashamana medications and Ayurvedic Formulations. Result -Patient was assessed Before and After Treatment and patient had satisfactory relief in all the symptoms. Conclusion- Decoding Post Herpetic Neuralgia Pathogenesis in Ayurveda and Treating Patient by Samprapti Vighatana was fulfilled. Hence,this Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa approach in Post Herpetic Neuralgia had a successful outcome.This treatment is patient oriented and cost effective.