PRACTICAL APPLICABILITY OF DAIVAVYAPASHRYA CHIKITSA IN SHWITRA AND CO-RELATION WITH CONTEMPORARIES

In Ayurveda all skin diseases are classified under heading KushtaRoga. Shwitra is one among them. Shwitra is a condition characterizedby whitish discoloured patches on the body, it is caused due toinvolvement of Sapta Dravya’s i.e., Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Rasa, Rakta,Mamsa and Meda. Among Pitta Dosha, sub type of Pitta Dosha.Bhrajak Pitta plays a significant role in Shwitra (Vitiligo). In thisdisease Bhrajak Pitta is hampered. It is a subtype of Pitta Dosha,which is responsible for the pigmentation of the skin. It is located inthe skin and is responsible for maintaining the skin's colour, texture,and temperature. Shwitra can be correlated to Vitiligo. Vitiligo is achronic hypopigmentation dermatological disorder which is mainlycaused by selective destruction of melanocytes, affecting 1% of thepopulation worldwide. Ayurveda mention three type of treatment[1]Daivavyapashrya Chikitsa,[2]Satvavajaya Chikitsa[3] Yuktivyapashrya Chikitsa. Now incurrent era The concept of Daivavyapashraya is the underrated or overlooked modality oftreatment. However, integrating all Trividha Chikitsa is adopted, success rate of the therapiescan be increased. For example, in the case of Shwitra (vitiligo), Daivavyapashrya Chikitsacan play significant role .The ancient story of Apala, found in texts like the Atharvaveda,Rigveda and Mahabharat, highlights the use of spiritual practices alongside other treatments.Apala chanted mantras and practiced “Tapas Charya’’ (austerities) under the sun, which canbe likened to modern photo therapy used in treating vitiligo. This story suggests a historicalunderstanding of combining spiritual practices with physical treatments for better outcomes.