Integrative Management of Kushtha: Raktamokshana, Shamana & Bahiparimarjan Chikitsa

In Ayurveda, it is believed that one's health and illness are reflected by their skin. In today's era skin disease is very commonly found. As there is no specific and permanent treatment available in modern science therefore people are attracting towards Ayurvedic treatments for skin related issues and diseases. All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad headings of Kushtha. This short communication explores the synergistic benefits of combining Raktamokshana, Shamana Chikitsa and Bahiparimarjan chikitsa in the treatment of Kushtha to restore dosha balance, alleviate symptoms, and accelerate healing. The involvement of Rakta as the main Dushya signifies the importance of therapies like Raktamokshana. Shamana and Bahiparimarjan Chikitsa help soothe symptoms and promote external healing in Kushtha. Ayurvedic chikitsa is a complete treatment in which so many types of chikitsa are describes according to disease and patients' condition. Here in this study 3 types of treatment were used, that is, Shaman chikitsa, Shodhan Chikitsa and Bahiparimarjan Chikitsa. Shodhan means detoxification, it cleanses the body as well as nourishes the dhatus too. Shaman chikitsa means internal medicines which was given according to dosh dushti. Bahiparimarjan improves skin health externally.