Management of Systemic Lupus Erythematous Through Panchkarma Modality W.S.R Pittaadhkiya Vatarakta : A Case Study

Abstract

Defense mechanism (immune system) is a primary function to protect our body from external invaders (bacteria, virus), but in some situations our immune system attacks the body itself and it includes hypersensitivity reaction, autoimmune disorders and immunodeficiency Immune disorder (like SLE) is a dysfunction of immune system. SLE (systemic lupus erythematous) is autoimmune disorder which causes long term chronic inflammation of affected organs leading to degradation in overall quality of life. SLE is much more common in female than male. It may occur at any age, but appears most often in reproductive age. Its manifestation are fatigue, fever, rashes, general discomfort, uneasiness, Hair loss, Mouth sores, Sensitivity to sunlight, swollen lymph node .As discussed above, sign and symptoms of SLE have similarities with pittaadhkiya vatarakta in Ayurveda. An attempt is made to treat SLE with panchkarma procedure like Basti (patoladhi ghrita Anuvasan basti and yastimadhuadi ksheer niruh Basti).