International Journal of Indian Medicine

ISSN: 0000-0000

Year: 2023 |Volume: 2 | Issue: 04


Ayurveda Management of herpes zoster through leeches- A Case report

About Author

Waghmare Manek1 , Kalmegh Manjusha2 , Joshi Kalindi3

1PG scholar, Shalyatantra Department; Vidarbha Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Amaravati.

2Associate Professor & HOD, Guide Shalyatantra Department,Vidarbha Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Amaravati.

3Professor Shalyatantra Department, Vidarbha Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Amaravati.


Date of Acceptance: 2024-01-11

Date of Publication:2024-01-22

Correspondence Address:

Dr Manek Atmaram Waghmare PG scholar, Shalyatantra Department; Vidarbha Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Amaravati. Email: manekwaghmare@gmail.com
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Source of Support: Nil

Conflict of Interest: None declared


Abstract


Varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation within the patient's body causes painful skin rashes and blisters, which are the hallmarks of herpes zoster, an acute viral illness. Individuals who are elderly, have compromised immune systems, or are receiving biological agents are susceptible to contracting herpes zoster. The finest antiviral medication, steroids, or NSAIDS can temporarily decrease pain, but they don't significantly lessen the burning feeling. Patients with inadequate immunity have a higher likelihood of acquiring problems such as postherpetic neuralgia. Acharya Sushruta explains that the signs and symptoms of herpes zoster are quite similar to those of Kakshavyadhi. Moreover, Raktamokshan is described in chikitsa as "kaksha," particularly in cases where pitta dosha is accentuated. Pittajvyadhi is done with Jaloukavcharan. The goal of the current project was to develop a leech-based method of effectively managing adult-onset herpes zoster in a 36 -year-old female adult. A 36 -year-old patient with an acute vesicular eruption who had been complaining of pain and burning for two days presented to the outpatient department. Following a local assessment, leech therapy was selected as the course of treatment for Herpes Zoster. Herpes zoster was reported to be greatly effectively treated using leech application technique in two consecutive situations, with no adverse effects.

KEYWORDS: Kaksha, leech, jaloukavacharan, Raktamokshan, herpes zoster