A Critical Review Of Ahiputna vyadhi- An Ayurvedic Aspect

Abstract

Childhood is considered to be important phase in one’s life. It has different phases that range from  reflexes at birth, development milestones (that causes mental and physical development of child) to health  problems. Ahiputna is one of the diseases that is common during childhood. It can be correlated with  napkin rashes or diaper dermatitis. The skin and mucous membrane around the anal region is very  sensitive and delicate during infancy and it takes few months after birth to get barrier function. Improper  hygiene can lead to rashes, itching and sometimes ulcer also. Acharyas have mentioned a number of  formulations for the disease along with the treatment of stanya dushti as it is a dushta stanayajanan  vyadhi. This article comprises of ayurvedic concepts of disease.