A Review of Effect of Udumbar on Shwitra Kushta

Shwitra is a type of skin disorder. It can be compared with Vitiligo according to modern science. Shwitra, Kilas, Varun, Darun are the synonyms in ayu texts. Whitish discolouration of the skin is main sign in the disease. According to ayu.texts Udumbar i.e. Ficus racemosa has very good action on the Shvitrakushtha. According to Ayurveda Udumbar is digest), Rooksha(dry), Katu(pungent in taste), Tikta(bitter). Also taste conversion after digestion is Katu( Pungent) and hot potency. Due to all this factors Udumbar helps in breaking the pathology of Shwitra as Balances Kapha & Vata. Also according to modern pharmacology Ficus racemosa has astringent, antidiabetic, refrigerant, action.

Keywords

Shwitra, Udumbar, Laghu, Tikta, Katu, Rooksha

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