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Background: In Ayurveda all the skin diseases are described under Kushtha (integumentary diseases), Kshudra roga (~minor ailments) and few systemic disorders. As per ancient scholars of Ayurveda innumerable verities of Kushtha are occurred by the vitiation of seven fold of pathogenic substance. However, for diagnosis purpose, knowledge regarding predominant Dosha (~humor) is very much essential. As the predominant vitiating pathogenic factors depict the specific verity of Kushtha and the treatment principle is also equipped on the basis of Dosha. Aims and objective: On this background the present study was carried out to diagnose the particular verity of Kushtha described by Ayurveda classics with the help of Doshik predominance and to structure a standard grading system based on classical features of Kustha. Materials and Method: Literary resources were critically analyzed in this study. All the data concerning features of Kushtha mentioned in classical Ayurveda texts were collected and visualize features were documented in the form of photography obtained from the patients to diagnose the disease accurately. Result and Conclusion: Different types of Doshaja Kushtha features were evaluated by the preliminary approach of arbitrary grading system and the model was supported with the help of clinical photographic features. This is the first preliminary approach to diagnose as well as assess the severity of the diseases kustha based on Ayurveda fundamental principles.

Background:In Ayurveda, majority of skin diseases have been mentioned under the umbrella of Kushtha and in other words, it can be listed as “Ayurvedic dermatology.” Among them, Vicharchika (eczema) included under Kshudra Kushtha, has been mentioned as curable disease, but due to relapsing nature of the disease and hazardous side effects of the modern drugs, it is difficult to manage. Ayurveda classics described a number of formulations to combat Kushtha (skin diseases) which offers effective remedy for eczema. Therefore, the attempt was done to assess the effect of Nitya Virechana (regular purgation) along with local application in its management.Aim and Objective:The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of Trivritta powder along with Aragvadha Patra Lepa (paste) and Aragvadha Patra Lepa (paste) alone as local application in the management of Vicharchika (eczema).Materials and Methods:A total of 63 patients of Vicharchika (eczema) were selected and allocated in 2 groups, out of which 60 patients (30 patients each) completed the trial treatment. Group A received Trivritta powder (Operculina turpethum Linn.) along with local application of paste of leaves of Aragvadha (Cassia fistula Linn.) and group B received local application of Aragvadha Patra Lepa (paste) for the duration of 4 weeks.Results:All calculations were calculated through ’Graph Pad In Stat 3’ software. Nitya Virechana (regular purgation) by Trivritta along with Aragvadha Patra Lepa (group A) proved more effective to control itching, discharge, burning sensation, eruption, discoloration, pain and edema of cases of Vicharchika.Conclusion:Treatment with Trivritta (Operculina turpethum Linn.) along with local application of paste of Aragvadha Patra Lepa is effective in reducing the symptoms of Vicharchika Kushtha (eczema).