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A Case Report on the Effective Management of Mandala Kustha Through Classical Sodhana and Samana Chikitsa

Published:21 Nov 2025
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Dr. Sonali Mishra1, Dr. Satyajit Behera2*

1 Final year MD Scholar, P.G Department of Kayachikitsa, Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri, Odisha

2 Assistant Professor, P.G Department of Kayachikitsa, Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri, Odisha

Corresponding Author:Dr. Satyajit Behera

subjectAbstract

Material and method

A 40-year-old female patient was presented with complaints of circular erythematous, hyperpigmented skin lesion in all over body with intense itching, sometimes bleeding from lesions on itching with some areas showing scaling. She was treated with Shodhanartha Snehapana with Mahatiktaka Ghrita followed by Sarvanga Abhyanga with Neem taila and Sarvanga Swedana She was given Virechana with Trivrita avaleha and Triphala kwatha. The Shamana Chikitsa included Tab.Arogyavardhini Vati 250mg ,Tab. Vidangadya louha 250mg, Aragwadhadi kasaya 30ml, Neem taila for L/A for 1 month. Result: The results of the treatment are recorded as a photographic document. As per the result lesions of the skin became lighter in colour and itching was completely gone.

Conclusion

With appropriate Ayurvedic treatment, supported by proper medication and dietary management, this condition can be effectively and completely cured.

sellKeywords

Mandal kusthaTaenia corporisVirechanaTriphala KwathaTrivrita avalehaTab.Arogyavardhini VatiTab. Vidangadya louhaAragwadhadi kasayaNeem taila

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How to Cite

Mishra, D. S. & Behera, D. S. (2025). A Case Report on the Effective Management of Mandala Kustha Through Classical Sodhana and Samana Chikitsa. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 15(6). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v15i6.05

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