PRACTICAL APPLICABILITY OF DAIVAVYAPASHRYA CHIKITSA IN SHWITRA AND CO-RELATION WITH CONTEMPORARIES

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Auteur principal: Dr. Foram K. Patel1*, Dr. Haripriya R. Panjabi2, Dr. Hardik Chudasama3
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author Dr. Foram K. Patel1*, Dr. Haripriya R. Panjabi2, Dr. Hardik Chudasama3
author_facet Dr. Foram K. Patel1*, Dr. Haripriya R. Panjabi2, Dr. Hardik Chudasama3
contents <p>In Ayurveda all skin diseases are classified under heading Kushta<br>Roga. Shwitra is one among them. Shwitra is a condition characterized<br>by whitish discoloured patches on the body, it is caused due to<br>involvement of Sapta Dravya’s i.e., Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Rasa, Rakta,<br>Mamsa and Meda. Among Pitta Dosha, sub type of Pitta Dosha.<br>Bhrajak Pitta plays a significant role in Shwitra (Vitiligo). In this<br>disease Bhrajak Pitta is hampered. It is a subtype of Pitta Dosha,<br>which is responsible for the pigmentation of the skin. It is located in<br>the skin and is responsible for maintaining the skin's colour, texture,<br>and temperature. Shwitra can be correlated to Vitiligo. Vitiligo is a<br>chronic hypopigmentation dermatological disorder which is mainly<br>caused by selective destruction of melanocytes, affecting 1% of the<br>population worldwide. Ayurveda mention three type of treatment[1]<br>Daivavyapashrya Chikitsa,[2]Satvavajaya Chikitsa[3] Yuktivyapashrya Chikitsa. Now in<br>current era The concept of Daivavyapashraya is the underrated or overlooked modality of<br>treatment. However, integrating all Trividha Chikitsa is adopted, success rate of the therapies<br>can be increased. For example, in the case of Shwitra (vitiligo), Daivavyapashrya Chikitsa<br>can play significant role .The ancient story of Apala, found in texts like the Atharvaveda,<br>Rigveda and Mahabharat, highlights the use of spiritual practices alongside other treatments.<br>Apala chanted mantras and practiced “Tapas Charya’’ (austerities) under the sun, which can<br>be likened to modern photo therapy used in treating vitiligo. This story suggests a historical<br>understanding of combining spiritual practices with physical treatments for better outcomes.</p>
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spellingShingle PRACTICAL APPLICABILITY OF DAIVAVYAPASHRYA CHIKITSA IN SHWITRA AND CO-RELATION WITH CONTEMPORARIES
Dr. Foram K. Patel1*, Dr. Haripriya R. Panjabi2, Dr. Hardik Chudasama3
<p>In Ayurveda all skin diseases are classified under heading Kushta<br>Roga. Shwitra is one among them. Shwitra is a condition characterized<br>by whitish discoloured patches on the body, it is caused due to<br>involvement of Sapta Dravya’s i.e., Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Rasa, Rakta,<br>Mamsa and Meda. Among Pitta Dosha, sub type of Pitta Dosha.<br>Bhrajak Pitta plays a significant role in Shwitra (Vitiligo). In this<br>disease Bhrajak Pitta is hampered. It is a subtype of Pitta Dosha,<br>which is responsible for the pigmentation of the skin. It is located in<br>the skin and is responsible for maintaining the skin's colour, texture,<br>and temperature. Shwitra can be correlated to Vitiligo. Vitiligo is a<br>chronic hypopigmentation dermatological disorder which is mainly<br>caused by selective destruction of melanocytes, affecting 1% of the<br>population worldwide. Ayurveda mention three type of treatment[1]<br>Daivavyapashrya Chikitsa,[2]Satvavajaya Chikitsa[3] Yuktivyapashrya Chikitsa. Now in<br>current era The concept of Daivavyapashraya is the underrated or overlooked modality of<br>treatment. However, integrating all Trividha Chikitsa is adopted, success rate of the therapies<br>can be increased. For example, in the case of Shwitra (vitiligo), Daivavyapashrya Chikitsa<br>can play significant role .The ancient story of Apala, found in texts like the Atharvaveda,<br>Rigveda and Mahabharat, highlights the use of spiritual practices alongside other treatments.<br>Apala chanted mantras and practiced “Tapas Charya’’ (austerities) under the sun, which can<br>be likened to modern photo therapy used in treating vitiligo. This story suggests a historical<br>understanding of combining spiritual practices with physical treatments for better outcomes.</p>
title PRACTICAL APPLICABILITY OF DAIVAVYAPASHRYA CHIKITSA IN SHWITRA AND CO-RELATION WITH CONTEMPORARIES
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17277738