ISSN: 0000-0000
Gupta S1 , Gupta M2
1Professor, Dept of Kayachikitsa, Jupiter Ayurveda Medical College, Nagpur
2Professor, Dept of Kriyashareer, Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved College & Hospital, Buttibori, Nagpur.
Date of Acceptance: 2022-02-22
Date of Publication:2022-03-08
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Keywords: Vitiligo, Shwitra, Rakta, Mamsa, Lepa, Ghrita
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: Nil
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.