EFFECT OF JALAUKAVCHARNA IN MANAGEMENT OF MUKHDUSHIKA (ACNE VULGARIS) – A CASE STUDY

Sumit Raina* and Dr. Sudesh Gupta

ABSTRACT

Raktmokshana is indicated by ancient Ayurvedic acharyas in pittaj and raktaj vikaras. Similarly, mukhdushika (Acne vulgaris) is caused by vitiated pitta, which in turn vitiates rakta (blood). The aim of current case study is to assess the efficacy of jalaukavcharana in mukhdushika (Acne vulgaris). A 20 years old female patient presented in Shalya OPD in Government Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital Akhnoor, Jammu, JK UT India with the complain of pimples on both cheeks associated with itching burning sensation for two years. Patient was subjected to Jalaukavacharana on both sides of cheeks of the face due to bilateral distribution of pidakas. Jalaukavacharana was done on Day 1, Day 3 and Day 7. Before and after treatment assessment was recorded. Patient was followed up for 30 days. This case presented with vedana (pain), puya srava(pus) and shopha (inflammation) along with daha (burning sensation) and kandu (localized itching). Three sittings of Jalaukavacharana were done (on Day 1, Day 3 and Day 7). Vitiated blood was sucked by the jalauka leading to the sthanik shodana,.Raktamokshana using Jalauka provides a simple, painless, cost effective treatment for this common ailment with no short term side effects.

Keywords: Leech, raktamokshana, plastic surgery, surgical practice, para surgical, Ayurveda.