Role of Ayurveda medicines in the management of Viral Hepatitis w.s.r. to Koshtha Shakhashrita Kamala

Infectious disorders are seen abundantly in India population. Viral hepatitis is occurring commonly in areas where there is poor hygiene. Viral hepatitis is one such disorder where inflammation of liver is seen due to viral infection. Due to food or water contamination, this disease spreads in the population. In Ayurveda, Koshtha Shakhashrita or Bahupitta Kamala is explained in the classics which has similarity with signs and symptoms of viral hepatitis. Yellowish discolouration of urine, skin and conjunctiva, Agnimandya, Aruchi, Dourbalya, Daha (Burning sensation in the body), Avipaka (Indigestion), Angasada (Body ache) and Hatendriya are the clinical features of Kosha Shakhashrita Kamala. Viral hepatitis presents with subtypes – A, B, C and non A, non B, etc. Ayurveda medicines have better role in the management of Kamala Roga. Use of Virechana, Rasayana, Mootrala, hepatoprotection, hepatitic stimulants, choalagauges, antivirals, anti-infective drugs and nutritive drugs play important role in the management of viral hepatitis. Use of Pathapathya is crucial in this disease. The present paper highlights about the role of Ayurveda medicines in the management of Viral hepatitis vis a vis Koshtha Shakhashrita Kamala, Roga.