Comparative assessment of Jalaukavacharana (Leech Application) and Shringavacharana (Horn Application) in the management of Vicharchika

Skin disorders are effectively treated in Ayurveda by remedial and Para surgical methods. Vicharchika is a type of Kshudra Kushta; a chronic disease which analogous to Eczema in contemporary medical science. As per modern science, accessible treatment for eczema consists of reassurance, elimination of predisposing causes and palliative measures. Raktamokshana (Blood letting) is one of the precise modality of shodhana (Purification) in skin disorders as it involves vitiated Pitta & Rakta in its origin. In present study two Raktamokshana methods i.e. Jalaukavacharana (Leech application) and Shringavacharana (Horn Application) were applied with convenient approach and compared for their efficacy in management of Vicharchika. Total 62 patients; 30, 32 patients were treated with Raktamokshana which was done by classical & adopted innovated modified slant in group A (Jalaukavacharana) and B (Shringavacharana) respectively. Newly innovative Shringavacharana Yantra has been utilized in respective group. Present study shows significant result of Raktamokshana in Vicharchika. Between 2 groups group A (Jalaukavacharana) shows considerable results