Audumbara Leprosy (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.