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Ayurvedic Management of Eczema With Special Reference to Vicharchika: a Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In ayurveda all skin diseases come under classification of Kushtha. Vicharchika one of the Kshudra Kushtha characterized by Kandu (itching), Raga (redness), Pidaka (vesicular eruptions), Vaivarnyata (blakish discouration) and Bahustrava (discharge may be watery or mixed with blood) with Kapha-Pitta dominance. It can be correlated with eczema. In this case report a 18-year-old female patient presented with complaints of Daha (burning sensation), Kandu, Strava and Vaivarnyata (blackish discolouration) over extensor surface of bilateral upper and lower limbs. The case was diagnosed as Vicharchika based on Ayurvedic parameters and eczema on modern background. There was significant improvement noted in signs and symptoms treated with Virechana Karma and some oral and external Ayurvedic medications.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19592935

Author: 1Dr. Parbhankar Komal Deshbhushan, 2Dr. Sruthi K., Dr. Ujjawal Gupta2, Dr. Shalini*3

Language: English

Topic: Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7154478113

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