Herpes Simplex-In Ayurvedic View This belongs to pitta-Vata samsarga. Features releted with visarpa are seen here.the spreding pattern is attributed to vata associated with ushna vikalpa of pitta.here is arlso involvement of krimi is established.it is also an oupsargika roga. Disease Profile Dosha-Vata and Pitta Kleda is spread to different dhatus Anti viral drugs with pitta-raktahara properties are generally selected in this condition.care must be taken to prevent the sonitha kleda spreding to deeper tissues. Gambheera stages of impetigo will manifest with systemic complications. virechana and sometimes raktamokshana without causing vatakopa are the options.