ROLE OF AYURVEDA THE HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE ITCHING (KANDU): A CASE STUDY

Dr. Urvashi Chandrol*, Dr. Anant Kumar Verma, Dr. Rajesh Meshram, Dr. Swati Nagpal, Dr. Shwetal Shivhare, Dr. Vivek Sharma, Dr. Shraddha Sharma

Introduction-In Ayurveda, Kandu refers to itching or pruritus, a common skin discomfort that urges one to scratch the affected area. Although it may seem minor, persistent or severe itching can significantly impact one's quality of life. Ayurveda views Kandu not just as a skin disorder but as an imbalance of the body's doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—along with Rasa Dhatu (body fluids) and Rakta Dhatu (blood tissue). Material and Method- A 28-year-old girl came to Ptkls hospital, Kayachiktsa OPD with complaints of acute itching in the whole body with pruritis since2 days, for that, an ayurvedic medicine was given for 7 days. Result- itching reduces in 3 days, and pruritus also resolved in 6-7 days. Discussion- Ayurvedic medicine is significantly effective in acute itching (kandu).