“A Successful Clinical Case Study on Koshtashakashritha Kamala Vis-À-Vis Jaundice Through Ayurveda Line of Management”

Abstract

Modern lifestyle and dietary changes have led to many diseases. Jaundice is characterized by yellowish discoloration of the skin, sclera, and mucous membrane due to elevated bilirubin levels, often resulting from liver dysfunction. In Ayurveda, it is correlated with Kamala, a disorder caused by pitta dosha imbalance affecting the liver and peripheral tissues. A 39 years old male patient visited shalya tantra OPD, JSS Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Mysuru, Karnataka presented with complaints of yellowish discoloration of eyes, urine since 1 week. The patient also complaints of pain abdomen associated with difficulty in passing stools since 5 days. Patient was diagnosed with jaundice. In the present study, the Ayurveda treatment plan included nitya virechana (detoxification), shamana oushadhis (herbo-mineral formulations). Nitya virechana (mild purgative therapy) was administered to eliminate excess pitta dosha and restore liver function.