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THE ROLE OF NIMBA PATRA KALKA IN MANAGEMENT OF VICHARCHIKA W. S. R. TO CONTACT DERMATITIS-A CASE STUDY

Dr. S. D. Rokade and *Dr. Priya M. Belkhade

ABSTRACT

All dermatological disorders are coming under the term kushtha as per Ayurvedic text, kushtha is divided into two
categories viz. Mahakushtha and Kshrudrakushtha. „kushnati iti kutsatham’, „Tvachah kurvanthi vaivarnya
dushtah kushthashrti tat’. The word kushta etiologically means any condition which causes of skin. Allergic
Contact Dermatitis is a common type of skin disorder seen among patients. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when
the skin comes in contact with an allergen that the skin is sensitive or allergic. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs
more commonly in adults. The Acharyas have classified kushta based on the symptoms into 18 types out of which
7 are considered as Mahakushta and 11 are considered as kshudrakushta. Among the kshudrakushta – Vicharchika
with symptoms of kandu, pitika, shyavata, Bahustrav may be considered as contact dermatitis. As per Ayurvedic
literature Nimba Rasa (Taste) is Tikta, Kashaya, Guna (Qualities) are Laghu, Ruksha, Veerya (Potency) is Sheeta,
Vipaka (Post-digesion effect) is Katu and Karma (Pharmacological activity) are Kaphaghna, Pittaghna karma.
Nimbapatra is shothghna, twagadoshahar, krimighna, kushthahar, vranashodhak and vranaropak. Aim and
Objective: To know the efficacy of Nimbapatra kalka in Vicharchika w. s. r to contact dematitis. Method and
Methodology: Case Report - A 40-year-old male patient with complaints of (Kandu) Itching, Shyavata, Redness,
Pitikauttpatti over Right hand since 5 days and History of application of Attar on hand. Chikitsa: local application
of Nimbapatrakalka was done for 5 days. Result: Significant changes occurs after local application of
Nimbapatrakalka i. e Reduction in(Kandu) Itching, Reduction in Redness, Reduction in Pitika.

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