Ayurvedic Management of Shwitra Vyadhi : A Case Study

Shwitra is a type of Kushtha characterized by white depigmented patches on the skin due to vitiation of Tridosha, predominantly Pitta, involving Twak and Rakta Dhatu. Shwitra can be correlated with vitiligo or leucoderma, where it manifest as white patches on the skin due to partial or complete loss of skin pigmentation and causes cosmetic imbalance of the body. A male patient, aged 27 yrs. suffering from white patches on face and neck region from last 6 months and he was treated with the Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa for a period of 2 month. Result was assessed from the changes in the size of patch and photographs. Proper written consent was taken from the patient. Follow up was done at 15 days interval and after 2 months there was marked improvement seen in patches and colour. The present study elucidates various therapeutic perspectives on Shwitra Kustha, demonstrating a management protocol that is both economically viable and clinically safe. Keywords: Tridosha, Shwitra, Vitiligo, Virechana, Shamana Aushadhi..