Abstract :
In Ayurveda sheetpitta is described as Tridoshaj Vyadhi (Disease), but Vata and Pitta dosha are
predominant and Ras and Rakta are main dushya. A 38
years old male patient consulted in the
OPD with following complaints
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frequent episodes of rashes on whole body associated with severe
itching and burning sensation since 6
-
7 months. He was clinically diagnosed as chronic case of
sheetpitta that can be c
orrelated with urticaria. This case was successfully managed by Ayurvedic
shodhana (Panchakarma) and Shaman therapy. The purpose of this case study is to demonstrate
how shodhana (bio
purification
procedures) and shaman (palliative) therapy may help in trea
ting
inflammatory conditions like urticaria
Keyword :
Sheetpitta, Trivritta - triphala dikashaya, Shodhan, Urticaria , Virechana.