Audumbara Leprosy (Audumbara Kushtha)
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Description of the appearance of Audumbara Kushtha.
Modern description
Description of a specific type of leprosy resembling the fruit of the Udumbara tree. May correlate to psoriasis or necrobiosis lipoidica in modern terms.
Purpose
Description of the appearance of Audumbara Kushtha.
Indications
- Kushta (skin diseases especially those resembling Audumbara fruit lesions), Vrana (ulcers/wounds), Raktapitta (bleeding disorders), inflammation
Classical indications
- Kushtha (skin diseases)
- Vrana (ulcers/wounds)
- Raktapitta (bleeding disorders)
Karma
- Kushtaghna (alleviates skin diseases)
- Vrana Ropana (wound healing)
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
- Raktapittahara (balances bleeding disorders)
Key ingredients
- Audumbara bark - Quantity as needed for decoction/paste
Adult dose
Decoction: 50-100 ml, twice daily. Paste: Apply topically as needed.
Pediatric dose
Reduce the adult dose proportionally based on age and weight, consult physician
Preparation steps
- Collect the necessary herbs as mentioned in classical texts.
- Clean the herbs to remove any impurities.
- For Decoction (Kwatha): Boil the herbs in water until the volume is reduced to one-fourth.
- Filter the decoction using a clean cloth.
- Allow the decoction to cool.
- For Paste (Lepa): Grind the herbs into a fine paste using water or honey.
- Ensure the paste is smooth and consistent.
Safety contraindications
- Not suitable for individuals with acute infections or severe systemic illness.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Madhavanidan.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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