Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF EK-KUSHTHA W.S.R. PSORIASISA CASE STUDY

Sahu Jeewan Lal*, Ojha Aruna, Diwan Rashmi and Sahu Dinesh

Abstract

Skin is the largest organ which reflects the both healthy and diseased condition of the body. According to ancient Ayurved Samhitas, all skin diseases are categorized under Kushtharoga. In the modern world, the skin has greater cosmetic importance leading to boosting the confidence and personality of an individual as well as attaining a healthy mindset. Psoriasis is a non-infective, chronic inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by well-defined erythematous plaques with a silvery scale. Psychological stress, physical injury, gut dysbiosis are the major triggering factors in the exacerbation of the disease. Any alteration in skin tone causes both mental and physical distress in the patient. Scaling and itching in the papulosquamous skin lesion caused by the autoimmune illness psoriasis interfere with the patient's daily activities. The disease has continued to be a significant issue since it occurs frequently. There is no known treatment for this illness. Modern medicine offers symptomatic alleviation but often has long-term negative repercussions.

Keywords: Psoriasis, Ayurveda, Kushtha, Ek Kushtha, Pathya and Apathya.