KAYA LEPA CHIKITSA

🔺TREATMENT : KAYA LEPA CHIKITSA

📌DEFINITION

🔸Kaya Lepa Chikitsa is an Ayurvedic external therapeutic procedure in which medicated herbal paste (lepa) is applied over the entire body (kaya) or specific parts for therapeutic and cosmetic benefits.
🔸It helps in detoxification, nourishment, and rejuvenation of the skin and underlying tissues.

📌 DRUGS USED

🔸Chandana

🔸Ushira

🔸Manjishta

🔸Haridra

🔸Kumkuma

🔸Nimba

🔸Lodhra

🔸Sariva

🔸Triphala

🔸Multani mitti

🔸Tulasi

📌 PROCEDURE

1. Purva Karma (Pre-procedure):

🔸Patient assessment and selection of suitable lepa.

🔸Mild oil massage or fomentation if needed.

2. Pradhana Karma (Main procedure):

🔸Prepare fresh lepa by mixing powdered herbs with suitable liquid (like milk, rose water, or decoction).

🔸Apply evenly over the body or affected part in the direction opposite to hair follicles.

🔸Allow it to remain till semi-dry or prescribed time.

3. Paschat Karma (Post-procedure):

🔸Gently remove lepa with lukewarm water.

🔸Light oil application may follow.

🔸Rest and avoid exposure to cold or wind.

📌 INDICATED DISEASES

🔸Kushta (Skin diseases)

🔸Pama (Eczema)

🔸Vicharchika (Dermatitis)

🔸Sidhma (Tinea versicolor)

🔸Switra (Leucoderma)

🔸Pidaka (Acne)

🔸Shotha (Inflammation)

🔸Daha (Burning sensation)

🔸Twak vaivarnya (Discoloration of skin)

📌MUST BE AVOIDED IN

🔸Severe Vata disorders

🔸Open wounds or ulcers

🔸Hypersensitive skin

🔸Fever or chills

🔸During menstruation (if full-body lepa)

🔸Very weak or emaciated persons

📌PRECAUTIONS

🔸Always use freshly prepared lepa.

🔸Avoid excessive drying or cooling.

🔸Test small area for allergy before full application.

🔸Use suitable temperature and consistency based on dosha.

🔸Prevent exposure to cold air or dust immediately after treatment.