Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDIC DRUGS ON PSOARISIS W.S.R. TO EKAKUSHTHAS

Vd. Sandip B. Rupnawar* and Dr. Sanjivani S. Shekokar

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Abstract

Background: Eka-Kushtha is one of the Kshudra Kushtha which is mainly Vata-Kapha predominant, described in Ayurvedic texts with symptoms. The prevalence rate of psoriasis is 0.44- 2.8% in India. But Ayurvedic treatment provides long-lasting results and a better life for patient. The present review presents the role of some important plants used in traditional system of medicine in India for the management of Ekkustha. Material and Methods: Ayurvedic texts, as well as the data bases web-based search engines, journal, were used to search for relevant literature and information. Result: Most of the herbal drugs were having Kushthaghna and Kandgughna properties directly acting on etiopathogenesis of Eka-Kushtha, by their Tikta-Kashaya Rasa, Sheeta Veerya, Laghu Ruksha.Pharmacological activity like antibacterial, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-oxidant activities were also reported for herbal drugs. Conclusion: Scientific evaluation through pharmacological using modern and ayurvedic system and all clinical studies to validate their efficacy can be useful for generation of huge data for further clinical trials.

Keywords: Amalaki, Eka-Kushtha, Haridra, Kadira, Psoriasis.