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AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF EK KUSHTA (PSORIASIS) A CASE STUDY

Dr. Ramit Kumar*, Dr. Shivani Mahajan, Dr. Atul Kumar Agrawal and Dr. Pankaj Singh

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Abstract

Psoriasis is depicted in Ayurveda as ek-kushta, it is kind of Kshudrakushta. The quantity of individuals experiencing Psoriasis all around the world is expanding continuously. Ayurvedic medicine focuses on disease prevention, maintenance, and treatment. Regarding the treatment of ek-kushta, numerous herbal and mineral-based medications are mentioned in Ayurvedic texts. The successful Ayurvedic treatment of a case of ek-kushta (psoriasis) is the subject of this case study. A 51 year male having problem of Aswedanam, Mahavastu, Matsyoashaklopamam, Kandu since last 5 years. He was treated with some Panchkarma procedures which give effective result with Ayurvedic management.

Keywords: Ek-Kushta, Psoriasis, Ayurvedic Management, Panchakarma.