A REVIEW ARTICLE-AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VICHARCHIKA (ECZEMA) THROUGH KANKARISTHA

Abstract

In ancient medical texts, all skin diseases come under the headline of Kustha. Kustha is also divided in to two groups Maha Kustha, Kshudra Kustha .Vicharchika is a condition which comes under Kshudra Kustha. It is one of the chronic disorder as described in Ayurveda Grantha’s .In Charak Samhita, it has been mentioned that Khadir is very useful in any type of Kustha. Kankaristh which contain khadir is most effective in the treatment of Kustha. It contain 5-10% of self-generated alcohol, so that we can stored for long time without losing their potency, instead there is increase in the potency as these preparation becomes old. It possess Ashukari Guna that’s work at the level of Dosh and Dhatus. There for Asava ,Aristha is popular in the community of Ayurvedic Vaidhyas . Another thing is that, it is a liquid dose form to take all age group, without any discomfort.