SHITAPITTA CHIKITSARTH AMRUTADI KWATHASYA UPAYOGA

Abstract

Shitapitta (urticaria) is one among the Tvak Vikara which makes the patient worried due to its appearance of wheals all over the body with severe itching, burning sensation and pain. Urticaria affects about 15-20 % of total population .This condition can interfere in routine ac-tivities of the patient. It is intermittent and frustrating for both the patients and physicians. Commonly Antihistamines and steroids are the only treatment for urticaria. Long term use of them, the adverse effects is seen to the human body. Hence the alternative management of Shitapitta (urticaria) with indigenous preparation was tried in this study. Among the many herbomineral formulations explained in classical texts, Amrutadi Kwath possesses the Shitapittaghna action as mentioned in Bhaishajya Ratnavali . So, a prospective open clinical trial was carried out in 30 patients of Shitapitta with Amrutadi Kwatha. The results obtained were significant and hence we conclude that Amrutadi Kwath is highly effective in manage-ment of Shitapitta(urticaria).