Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF PSORIASIS (EKKUSHTHA) THROUGH AYURVEDIC MEDICINES – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Rajni Devi*, Dr. Munna Lal Prajapati Dr. Diksha Sharma and Dr. Sukriti Sharma

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Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic dermatosis, characterized by an unpredictable course of remission and relapses and presence at typical sites of welldefined, erythematous, indurated papules and plaques, which are surmounted by large, loose, silvery scales. There is frequent nail and joint involvement. The disease not only affect the patient physically but also disturbs the mental and social health. In Ayurveda skin diseases are described under Kushtha. Ekkushtha is one of the Kshudrakushtha mentioned in the Charak Samhita. Dosha involved in the Ekkushtha disease is Vata-Kaphaja. The signs and symptoms involved in the Ekkushtha are Aswedanam (Absence of sweating), Mahavastu (big sized lesion), and Matsyashakopamam (scaling) that are compared with psoriasis. Main Clinical Findings: A 44 year- old female patient reached the hospital with the complaint of intense scaly, itchy lesions and burning sensation all over the body. Interventions: Gandhak Rasayana + Talkeshwara Rasa + Kaishore Guggulu twice daily with Khadirarishta, Panchtiktaghrit Guggulu, Aactaril soap (for bathing) Mahamarichyadi Taila – For external application was planned for 3 months. Outcome: After taking Ayurvedic treatment patient got complete relief from the symptoms. Conclusion: Since the therapy for psoriasis has limitation in Allopathy, Ayurvedic management of chronic psoriasis is an effective therapy.

Keywords: Psoriasis, Ekkushtha, Dosha, Ayurvedic management.