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Ayurvedic principles of Shitapitta chikitsa provide a holistic approach to managing urticaria, which clinically correlates with the Ayurvedic skin disorder Shitapitta. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This review aims to explore the Ayurvedic perspectives on Shitapitta and relate them to modern understandings of Urticaria.

May 31, 2026Open Access

Review of Literature – Shitapitta W.S.R Urticaria

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This review aims to explore the Ayurvedic perspectives on Shitapitta and relate them to modern understandings of Urticaria.
Analyzed classical Ayurvedic texts including Madhav Nidana, Yog Ratnakara, and Bhaishajya Ratnawali.
Compared findings with modern medical literature.
Discussed various aspects such as Nidana, Samprapti, Purvarupa, Rupa, and Chikitsa.
Identified that Shitapitta aligns closely with Urticaria symptoms such as itching and skin eruptions.
Highlighted the Ayurvedic treatment principles for Urticaria, offering a holistic management approach.
Explored insights from various Acharyas on the pathophysiology of Shitapitta.

Abstract

Introduction: Shitapitta is one of the ayurvedic skin disorders which is characterized by itching, skin eruptions in form of maculo-papular rashes, pricking pain. This is due to vitiation of vata, kapha dosha associated with pitta dosha. Shitapitta vyadhi resembles to Urticaria in modern prespective. Objective: This review of literature describes Nidana, Samprapti, Purvarupa, Rupa and Chikitsa of Shitapitta by various Acharyas and co relate with modern science. Methods: Classical Ayurvedic texts – Madhav nidana, Yog Ratnakara, Bhaishajya Ratnawali along with modern literature. Conclusion: Ayurveda gives a holistic approach in managing urticaria through shitapitta chikitsa principles.

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