COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF RAKTAMOKSHANA BY CUPPING AND AVALGUJADI LEPA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SHWITRA W.S.R TO VITILIGO.

Abstract

Background: Shwitra is one among the Kilasa Kushta characterized by the appearance of Shweta Mandala (white patch) over the skin. Vitiligo is the pigmentary disorder of unknown cause is characterized by depigmented or hypopigmented patches that result from the absence or reduction in melanocytes. In Ayurveda ,Avalgujadi Lepa considered as standard Lepa in management of Shwitra. Acharya Sushruta has given utmost importance to Raktamokshana in many skin disorders. Cupping therapy is used to induce Raktamokshana. Hence, in this comparative clinical study, Raktamokshana by Cupping and Avalgujadi Lepa along with Vidangadi Churna internally were used in two separate groups. Methodology: A Total 40 subjects suffering from Shwitra, fulfilling the diagnostic and inclusion criteria were selected from OPD and IPD of Department of Shalyatantra Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Hospital Hubballi. They were randomly categorized into two groups of 20 subjects in each, Group A received Raktamokshana by Cupping while Group B received Avalgujadi Lepakarma. Vidangadi churna was common internal medicine for both the groups. Assessment of results was done by considering the base line data of subjective and objective parameters. Results: Statistically both groups proved to be equally significant. But according to the relief got by the patients, Group -B proved to be more effective than Group - A. The therapy provided 55% relief in Group A and 71% relief in Group B.