Role Of Nimba In The Management Of Urticaria : A Case Report

Authors

  • Priyanka R Final year PG Scholar, Department of Postgraduate studies in Dravyaguna , Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic science and Research , Bengaluru , Karnataka
  • Naveen V Associate professor and Guide, Department of Postgraduate studies in Dravyaguna , Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic science and Research , Bengaluru , Karnataka.
  • Seema Pradeep HOD and Professor, Department of Postgraduate studies in Dravyaguna , Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic science and Research , Bengaluru , Karnataka.

Keywords:

Urticaria , Avipattikara Churna , Nimba , Ghrita , Lepa

Abstract

Introduction : The global prevelance rate of urticaria being 40%–60% , which affects one in five people at least once in their lifetime .It is a reddish raised bumpy skin rash with itching and occurs due to allergic reaction in the body . Sheetapitta ,Udarda and Kotha shows similarity with urticarial symptoms and causes. Varati Damshta Samsthana ,Kandu Bahula ,Thoda Bahula are some of those Lakshanas . Shodhana , Shamana and certain Bahi Parimarjana Chikitsa are mentioned for Sheetapitta Chikitsa . A case report of a 56-year-old male patient who came to private clinic in Bengaluru with signs and symptoms of raised reddish skin rashes ranging from the face and through the body with itching and severe burning sensation in the trunk region since 10 days . A 56 years old male with signs and symptoms of Urticaria visited the private clinic in Bengaluru managed with ayurveda intervention consisting Nimba patra yoga (Nimba Patra Churna and Amalaka Churna with Ghrita ) was given internally and Nimba Churna Lepa was indicated externally . Additionally, Avipattikara Churna was given for Mrudu Virechana and Eladi Taila application was recommended as internal medications and external therapies for 7 days . After 7 days of treatment , the symptoms relieved significantly.
Discussion and Conclusion : Sheetapitta can be cured effectively with simple herbal remedies along with shodhana.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2394.6547.202603

How to cite this article: Priyanka R, Naveen V, Pradeep S, Role Of Nimba In The Management Of Urticaria : A Case Report. J Adv Res Ayur Yoga Unani Sidd Homeo.2026;13(1&2): 29-33.

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Published

2026-03-30