Ayurvedic management of Kaphaja Pravahika (Ulcerative colitis) in child: A single case study

Abstract

Pravahika is one of the important and frequently occurring Vyadhis of Annavaha and Purishvaha Srotas presently. Pravahika is the Pakwashayagata kaphaja vikara with symptoms of Sarakta mala, Sapravahana mala, Sakapha mala, Daha, Jwara, Bhrama, Daurbalya, Anannabhilasha, Sweda and Trishna. This disease can be resembled in modern with ulcerative colitis which is a form of inflammatory bowel disease. It is a single case study of 13-year old girl who was diagnosed with Pravahika having symptoms of frequent loose motion with mucous discharge since 1 year treated successful with Pathadi churna internal medicine given in details in this article.