REVIEW OF LITERATURE – SHITAPITTA W.S.R URTICARIA
Patil S.*, Zarekar D., Shinde S., Jadhav S., Jagtap N.
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Shitapitta is one of the ayurvedic skin disorders which is characterized by itching, skin eruptions in form of maculo-papular rashes, pricking pain. This is due to vitiation of vata, kapha dosha associated with pitta dosha. Shitapitta vyadhi resembles to Urticaria in modern prespective. Objective: This review of literature describes Nidana, Samprapti, Purvarupa, Rupa and Chikitsa of Shitapitta by various Acharyas and co relate with modern science. Methods: Classical Ayurvedic texts – Madhav nidana, Yog Ratnakara, Bhaishajya Ratnawali along with modern literature. Conclusion: Ayurveda gives a holistic approach in managing urticaria through shitapitta chikitsa principles.
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