Abstract

Leucoderma is a common long term dermatological issue characterized by hypo pigmented patches of the skin.Some dermatological outpatient records show the incidence of Leucoderma to be 3% to 4% in India. Leucoderma is considered as Kanmavinai according to siddha literatures.Peace of mind(ManaSaanthi) is the core therapeutic healing procedure in the diseases with kanmavinai.Other than this, Siddhasystem focusses on treating disease by nature gifted herbal preparations, Herbo-mineral combination drugs, Metallic preparations based on intensity and duration of the disease. This paper is a collection work of easily available herbal preparations in the management of leucoderma from classical siddha literatures.Herbal single drug therapies(YegaMooligaiprayogam) for the management of leucoderma are better discussed along with their common action, parts used, taste, and potency, how they alleviate Thodakutram (humoral derangement) of the illness. KEYWORDS: