Charmadala: Virudhaahar Janya Kushtha - A Case Study

In the midst of movement and chaos of life, we forget to pay heed to our health and as a result of which susceptibility to various allergens is increasing day by day. Allergens can be dust, smoke, fumes, pollen and even food. A person can either be allergic to certain allergen right from his birth or can acquire hypersensitivity in later stage of his life. Food allergy is quite common in present era and is affecting the lives of many people. Although there are a number of manifestations of food allergy like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache etc, most commonly seen are skin manifestations like blisters, itching, redness, burning sensation, oozing, discolouration etc. Acharyas have also mentioned Virudhaahar as one of the most prominent cause of Kushtha. Virudhaahar is any food that causes sensitivity reactions in a person. In contemporary sciences, there are no such permanent cures for hypersensitivity induced skin diseases. But in Ayurveda, through Shodhana and Shamana, these can be treated effectively and occurrence can also be avoided to some extent. This case report is of 38 yrs old male who visited our OPD with itching, oozing, blisters with intense burning sensation in palms and redness and itching in groin areas. The disease was diagnosed here as Charmdala. The treatment protocol opted was Virechan and Shamana. The patient was assessed every 7 days for a month and showed significant relief. This case thus proves that Ayurveda has the potential for curing Virudhaahar janya Kushtha which is often unresponsive to the contemporary treatment protocol.

Til Tail (Sesamum Indicum): A Hidden Cause Behind Tamaka Shwasa (Bronchial Asthma): A Literary Review

Respiratory problems are very common due to the devastating pollution, irritants and infections. Asthma is one of the chronic inflammatory respiratory illnesses throughout the world and is characterized by breathlessness, chest tightness, wheeze and coughing. It occurs as a result of hypersensitivity reaction mainly due to allergens. These allergies mostly can be from the food. Like other allergies, sesame allergy is quite common yet unknown but it’s prevalence has been continuously increasing in recent years. A lot of modern researches proved Sesame as a food allergen causing airway inflammation and IgE mediated airway hyper responsiveness and finally causes asthma. In Ayurveda, asthma is well correlated as Tamaka shwasa. In classical texts of Ayurveda like Charaka Samhita and Sushrut Samhita similar etiological factors are described for Shwasa roga, in addition to that dietary factors (Aharaj Nidan) are also mentioned such as Nishpava, Masha, Til tail, Pinyak, Pishti, Aam ksheer etc. which vitiates the Doshas and finally causes Tamaka shwasa. This review article mainly focuses the role of Til tail (Sesamum indicum) in the etiopathogenesis of Tamaka shwasa and also, for better understanding of textual facts and may be used as an effective key to control the mortality and morbidity related to it.

A Case Study Over Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Through Ayurvedic Management

Skin disorder are common manifestation in present era and more so frequent in elder age. The patient of skin disease is more prone to experience physical, emotional and socio-economic embarrassment in the society due to disfigured appearance. Normally 10-15% of the general practitioners encounter with skin disorder in there day to day practice. Vaipadeeka and Charma kustha is a type of Kshudra kustha occurring mainly due to the imbalance of Vata and Kapha doshas resembling the Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in its clinical manifestation. Pityriasis rubra pilaris is rare chronic disorder that causes hyper keratotic yellowing of the skin including trunk, extremities and particularly palm and sole. The palm and sole become thickened smooth and yellow fissure are common. Systemic corticosteroid, oral retinoid, immunosuppressive such as cyclosporine are the mainstay of treatment of Pityriasis rubra pilaris. The modern treatment modalities are not devoid from grave complication mainly in long term use. Owning these reasons, there is need for treatment having good efficacy and no toxic profile. So this case study was conducted considered ptyriasis rubra pilaris as Charma kustha and Vaipadeeka. Ayurvedic management was planned accordingly. Good result was witness by Virechan and shaman.