A Review of Effect of Bakuchi on Shwitra Kushta

Dr. Vedashri A.Kalavade , Dr. Satish S. Chapadgaonkar

Shwitra,Bakuchi,Laghu,Tikta,Katu,Rooksha

Shwitra is a type of skin disorder in which whitish discoloration occurs on the skin.. It can be co related with Vitiligo in modern science. Shwitra, Kilas, Varun, Darun are the synonyms mentioned in Ayurveda for this. Bakuchi (Psoralea Corylifolia) has best action on the Shwitra Kushta according to Ayurveda. As mentioned in Charak Samhita ,Bakuchi is Laghu(light to digest),Rooksha(dry),Katu(pungent in taste),Tikta(bitter) and taste conversion after digestion is Katu( Pungent) and potency hot.. Due to all these properties, Bakuchi helps in breaking the pathology of Shwitra. It balances Kapha&Vata. According to modern pharmacology P.Corylifolia has action on Rongets cell and melanoblastic cell of skin.

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"A Review of Effect of Bakuchi on Shwitra Kushta", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.4, Issue 7, page no.298 - 300, July-2019, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR1907051.pdf

Volume 4 Issue 7, July-2019

Pages : 298 - 300

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_190830

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Research Area: Pharmacy

Country: Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

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