Kapala Leprosy (Kapala Kusatha)
Not a formulation, but a type of leprosy with specific symptoms. Kapala refers to broken pieces of earthen pot. In this condition, the skin resembles a blackish or reddish-brown coloured piece of potsherd. It is dry, rough, coarse, thin, and has severe pricking pain.
Modern description
A description of a type of leprosy characterized by severe pricking pain and unevenness; not a treatment.
Purpose
Not a formulation, but a type of leprosy with specific symptoms.
Indications
- Skin disorders (with possible bone involvement), chronic skin conditions, boils, ulcers, blood impurities
- Erythroderma
Classical indications
- Kapala leprosy
Karma
- Kushtaghna (alleviates skin diseases)
- Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
- Kapha-Pittahara (balances Kapha and Pitta doshas)
Key ingredients
- Sariva
- Ushira
- Triphala
- Based on available information and likely formulations for skin conditions and referencing 'Kapala' meaning 'skull' suggesting bone involvement
- a potential formulation is : Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia)
- Haridra
- Daruharidra
- Nimba
- Khadira
- Guduchi
Adult dose
3-6 grams, twice a day
Pediatric dose
As per physician