A Review on the Management of Vicharchika (Eczema) Using Vamana Karma

Abstract

In Ayurveda almost all samhitas uniformly classified kustha as mahakustha & kshudra kustha. Vicharchika comes under kshudra kustha although it is briefly mentioned, the symptoms closely resemble that of Eczema. To break the vicious cycle of Psychological and physical harm we have to take action on both mind and skin as both are linked. According to Ayurveda the management of vicharchika is done by Shodhana chikitsa i.e. Vamana karma. Which is considered as best line of management. In Kustha Chikitsa adhyaya, Chakradatta has mentioned use of Edgajadi lepa for treatment of Vicharchika. Hence Vamana, in management of Vicharchika will be discussed in this article.