Abstract

Dr. Bandu Uttamrao Daberao*

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a branch of medicine that has its earliest roots in the Indian region. Ayurvedic methods and remedies have been incorporated into general health applications and, in some circumstances, into medical applications. With development, lifestyles undergo very dramatic changes causing vitiation of Tridoshas and manifestation of diseases. The unhealthy environments, bad eating habits, working shift jobs and anxiety, etc. are some factors that affect human health significantly. These all factors lead many pathological conditions and Sheetpitta is one of them. In Ayurveda, Sheetpitta is referred to as a Tridoshaj Vyadhi; however Rasa and Rakta are the primary Dushya while Vata and Pitta Dosha are predominate. Sheetapitta is Twak Vikara in which Tridosha Prakopa causes skin redness, swelling, itching and other symptoms. Ayurveda described some therapies including Doshas purifying approaches and application of internal medicines. Abhyanga, Svedana, Vaman and Virechen mainly indicated along with drugs like Haridra, Guduchi, Yashtimadhu and Amalaki, etc. This review presents Ayurveda and modern considerations on Sheetapitta.