• Dr. Anita bhatt
• Dr. Mayank Bhatkoti

Abstract Skin is one of the five 'Gyanindriyas (sensory organs) as described in Ayurvedic texts. It is a highly complex organ which plays a vital role in the body's general working. About 30% of all the skin diseases are eczematous. It is a Second Common cause of loss of function. Leach therapy is a wonderful gift of Ayurveda to the modern world. Medicinal leech therapy also known as Jalaukavacharana -are in Ayurveda is used in inflammatory conditions. It works by inject on saliva into patient's tissue during the process of blood sucking Jalaukavacharana as a Shodhana Karma is found blood to be very effective in Vicharchika. It is cost effective & has less adverse effects. Vicharchika may be defined as a clinical entity, in which the lesion is covered with Shyava colored pidika (skin eruption with dark discolocration); Kandu (profuse itching) & ruja (pain) which may develop anywhere in the body & it may be either wet or dry. In comparison with modern disease, Vicharchika can be easily related with Eczema. The 1st appearance is erythema or reddening of the skin. These vesicles or papules break down then & oozing from the affected area of the skin starts. If the condition persists; the skin tends to become thickened & Scales may develop. Eczema continues to challenge the best effort of dermatologists.

Vicharchika, Jalaukavacharana (Leech therapy).

"A review article on effect of leech in Vicharchika w.s.r. eczema", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no.f176-f178, June-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106722.pdf

"A review article on effect of leech in Vicharchika w.s.r. eczema", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no. ppf176-f178, June-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106722.pdf