CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF KANDUGNA MAHAKASHAYA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO DADRU KUSHTA (TINEA)

Ayurveda the ancient system of medicine plays a vital role in management of disease and maintain a positive health. In other word we can say that health is the ultimate goal of Ayurveda. All the skin diseases are described under the term of Kushtha kandu or itching is a symptoms of various types of skin disease. In kandu, kapha is the predominant dosha followed by vata and pitta. Dadru, Charmadal, Pama etc. are few dermatological diseases where kandu is the main symptom. Dadru kushta is a skin disease which is associated with severe itching leading to hamper in day to day activities of the sufferer. Charaka was described Kandugna Mahakashaya in the 4th chapter of Sutrasthana. Chandana, Nalada, Kritmala, Naklamala, Nimba, Kulaka, Sarsapa, Madluka, Daruharidra and Musta are 10 medicinal plants under the Kandugna Mahakashaya. Details literary review of the Kandugna Mahakashaya reveals that it plays a vital role in the management of Dadru Kushta where kandu or severe itching is a cardinal manifestation.