COMPREHENSIVE LITERATURE REVIEW OF KUSHTHA W.S.R TO NIDANPANCHAK
*Anuradha Vijay Bhalerao and Dr. Jyoti Meghdambar
ABSTRACT
The Objective of this review article is to critically analyse Kushtha its Etiology, Etiopathogenesis, Types, Classification and Management from different Ayurvedic Samhitas. Kushtha is divided in to main two types- Mahakushtha and Kshudrakushtha. Mahakushtha is again divided in to seven types and Kshudrakushtha in to eleven types. ‘Sapta dravya’ i.e Three dosha and Tvak, Rakta, Mamsa, Lasika plays an important role in etiopathogenesis of Kushtha. Shodhana therapy at regular interval, Shaman therapy, Local application with different lepa, oil even kshar prayog these aspects have been described here.
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