Abstract

*Dr. Meera Solanke and Dr. Vandana Waghmare

ABSTRACT

The system for the management of health evolved through the history of civilization and Ayurveda is one such oldest system that comprises different branches for specific health purpose, Kayachikitsa is one them. The Kayachikitsa involves general principles and approaches related to the treatment procedure and use of internal medicine. The treatment of body (Kaya) by virtue of Ayurveda medication and principle is general aim of branch Kayachikitsa. Skin is a shield which protects us from various external invasions. Skin is the organ of the body which is readily available for inspection by the eyes. All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad headings of Kushta. There are so many classical formulation prepared from medicinal plants (herbs) which recovers the Skin diseases. Due to change in environment, change in lifestyle like change in working schedule increasing work stress which directly affects health so many related factors responsible for skin diseases which is widely include in the heading of “Kushta”. Sidhma kushta is one of the kushta from Mahakushta characterized by Alabu pushpa varna on Urapradesh (chest region), dust like powder on rubbing. In Ayurveda has described many treatment modules for treating sidhma kushta. In this article we have tried to throw a light on Sidhma Kushta.