Abstract

*Vd. Kalyani Ashok Panpatil and Vd. Krishna N Kadam

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda the age-old science of life, has always emphasized at maintaining health and preventing diseases rather than laying total focus over the treatment aspect. It has highlighted various rules and regimen regarding Ahara(diet), Vihara(regimen), Achara(conduct), and Vichara(thought). In Vasant Ritu, climate is warmer so kapha which accumulated in Shishir ritu liquefies in this ritu by hot(Ushna) sunrays, it leads to reduce digestive power and increases various diseases like cough, cold, indigestion, skin diseases etc. Sanchaya, Prakopa and Prashman are called 'Ritu Kriya Kala' because they naturally occur in seasons and due to seasonal changes. In this season prevailing heat causes liquefaction of kapha and enables it to flow all through body. Hence spring season is favorable for pitta vitiation. If seasonal regimen is not followed kapha aggravation progresses towards Prasara( Koshtha to Shakhagata Gati) etc. Pathogenic stages and causes kapha disorders instead of getting pacified. In Ayurveda Skin disorder are involved in Bahya Rogmarga(Shakhagata Rogmarga). Most of the skin disorders are developed from abnormal functioning of the Agni (Mandagni), defective dietary habits like unsuited food (junk food, fermented food) irregular meal patterns (Vishamashan, Adhyashan) causing lifestyle related skin diseases. Here we mention the cases of Kshudra Kushtha, there is Twak-rukshta (Dryness),Twak Vaivarnya (Discoloration) along with Kandu (Itching) and Twak sphutan(Cracking of skin).