ROLE OF JALOUKAVACHARANA IN MANAGEMENT OF VIPADIKA: A CASE STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v5i3.341Keywords:
Kshudrakushtha,Vipadika, JaloukavacharanaAbstract
The skin is the first organ of the body interacting with the environment agents like physical, chemical and
biological agents .The skin disorders are intrinsic in origin, all skin diseases in Ayurveda have been considered
under the heading ofKushtha. Vipadika is one of such diseases which has been included under the heading of
KshudraKushtha. It is characterised by cracks (sputana) either in palms or soles or in both with severe pain. The
pain present in Vipadika is so intense that it severely afflicts the quality of life of the patients. In spite it being a
minor condition it cripples the daily activities of patients. According to Charaka, Sushruta and Vagbhata
Kushthas are raktajavyadhi and Jaloukavacharana is claimed to be supreme therapy because of its high
efficiency in curing blood related disorders. A case of 60yr old female patient who presented features of
Vipadika was treated by Jaloukavacharana, showed marked improvement is discussed here.
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