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Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Vol. 13, Issue 2 (2024)

Ayurvedic management of Ahiputna A single case study

Author(s):

Dr. Rahul Chandrakant Jadhav and Dr. Karuna Ratnaparkhi

Abstract:

Ayurveda is an age-old medical system that addresses both general human health, or swasthya, and a wide range of illnesses and how to cure them. The occurrence of the Ahiputna is common in India due to poor sanitation. In modern medicine disease can be co- related with napkin rash with similar symptoms. Napkin rash is one of the most common skin disorders in infants and children. Prevalence has been variably reported from 4-35% in first 2 years of life, most cases occur between 9 and 16 months of age.Taking the aspects of mode of action, lepa having action like shodhan, utsadhan, ropan etc. while explaining the efficacy of lepa, Sushruta mentioned that by pouring water over a burning house how the fire is get stopped immediately same manner by application of lepa provoked dosha of vrana will get subside hence lepa is selected for treatment.

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How to cite this article:
Dr. Rahul Chandrakant Jadhav and Dr. Karuna Ratnaparkhi. Ayurvedic management of Ahiputna A single case study. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2024;13(2):259-261. DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2024.v13.i2c.14888

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