EVIDENCE BASED MANAGEMENT OF DADRU KUSHTA IN AYURVEDIC MEDICINE – CASE STUDY

*Vd. Shraddha Vijay Sonar, Vd. Sandeep Gorakh Mane

ABSTRACT

Introduction: skin is the largest organ of body. Nowadays incidence of fungal infection has increased. It has similar clinical features like Tinea infection. In Ayurveda it is classified under Kshudra Kushta according to Charak Acharya and under Mahakushta by Acharya Sushrut and AcharyaVagbhat.[1] It is a superficial fungal infection presenting with circular lesions, itching, redness, and scaling. It closely resembles Tinea infections in modern dermatology.[1] Conventional antifungal treatments often show recurrence, prompting interest in Ayurvedic alternatives. Aim: To study the effect of Shaman Chikitsa in Dadru Kushta. Objectives: 1. To overview the concept of Dadru Kushta. 2. To observe the effect if shaman Chikitsa in Dadru kushta. Method: A 48 years old female patient in Kaychikitsa OPD, Siddhakala Ayurved College, Sangamner having complaints of reddish discolouration patches of skin with severe itching on left leg since 2 months treated with Shaman Chikitsa. Discussion: Observable improvement in symptoms of Dadru Kushta. Result: New lessions did not appear during treatment and remarkable relief in symptoms has occurred. Conclusion: Shaman and Kushtaghna Chikitsa has significant relief in Dadru Kushta.

Keywords: Conventional antifungal treatments often show recurrence, prompting interest in Ayurvedic alternatives.