Snuhi Siddha Triphala in Vamana-Virechana for Vicharchika

Abstract

Shodhana therapy occupies a prime place in Ayurvedic management of chronic skin diseases, particularly Vicharchika, which is described as a Pitta-pradhana Tridoshaja Kshudra Kushtha. Although several classical drugs are commonly used for Vamana and Virechana karma, they often produce inadequate purification or undesirable side effects. The present clinical study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of Snuhi Bhavit Triphala as a Shodhana drug for Vamana and Virechana in cases of Vicharchika. A total of 42 patients were subjected to Snehana with Panchatikta Ghrita followed by Vamana in 7 cases and Virechana in 35 cases. The assessment was based on subjective improvement in signs and symptoms. Prashama was observed in 47.6% cases, Laxanalpata in 28.5%, and Alabha in 23.81% cases. The study indicates that Snuhi Bhavit Triphala is effective, safe, and well tolerated for Shodhana therapy in Vicharchika.

 KEYWORDS: Vicharchika; Shodhana; Vamana; Virechana; Snuhi Bhavit Triphala; Kshudra Kushtha; Ayurvedic Panchakarma