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Abstract of published research articles in Ayurveda
AYU Vol. 30 Issue No. 3 (July-Sept. 2009) |
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Institute of Indigenous Medicine,
University of Colombo, Rajagiriya & Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital,
Borella, Sri Lanka.
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Shvitra is a disease described in Ayurveda; which is produced by
vitiation of Vata, Pitta and Kapha Doshas. The signs and
symptoms of Shvitra are; non exudative white, red or coppery-red
coloured patches on the skin, destruction of the skin, loss and
discolouration of the hair, roughness, dryness, itching and
burning sensation of the patches. It can be correlated with
Vitiligo which is progressive whitening of the skin and hair
characterized by the total absence of melanocytes in affected
areas of the skin. This clinical study was carried out to
scientifically evaluate the efficacy of the traditional Sri
Lankan oil, ‘Kakodumbaradi Thaila’ which was used by Rev.
Kirielle Gnanavimala, supplemented with selected additional
Ayurvedic preparations namely; Thriphala Kwata, Shwetari Rasa,
Kaishor Guggulu, Manibhadra Choorna and Ithriphal-E-Shahthira on
Shvitra. These supplementary preparations were in-cooperated
through experience, by Dr. Karunarathna. Thirty five Shvitra
patients were selected and divided into two groups randomly.
First group, which consists of twenty five patients, was treated
with the aforesaid medicines and the second group, which
consists of ten patients, was treated with the placebo. The
duration of the treatment was 120 days. The response to the
treatment was recorded and therapeutic effects were evaluated
through symptomatic relief of the patients. Re-pigmentation of
white patches was observed in the treated group and the other
signs and symptoms of Shvitra (Vitiligo) were also reduced
partially or completely during the treatment period. It was
observed that Kakodumbaradi Thaila and aforementioned medicines
are effective in treatment of Shvitra (Vitiligo). |
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| Key words:
Shvitra, Vitiligo, Kakodumbaradi Thaila |
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Nidana Chikitsa, Institute of
Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri
Lanka
E-mail :
ayurvedadocsujatha@yahoo.com **Intern
Medical Officer, Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital, Borella, Sri Lanka ***
Medical Officer, Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital Borella, Sri Lanka
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