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A SINGLE CASE STUDY ROLE OF VIRECHANA KARMA ALONG WITH SHAMAN YOGA IN EKAKUSHTHA W.S.R. PSORIASIS: A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Sangita Devi*, Dr. Jayani Niharika Babubhai and Dr. Vikrant Kumar

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Abstract

Psoriasis is long lasting autoimmune inflammatory papulosquamous disorder characterized by patches of abnormal skin. These skin patches are typically red, itchy and scaly its often worsen during winter Psychological stress can also play a role in manifestation of psoriasis. Both males and females are equally affected by this disease. Approximately 1-2% of World’s total population is affected by psoriasis. In Ayurveda almost all skin disorder are explained under Kustha Rogadhikara. Ekakustha is a type of Kshudra Kustha. It is Vata Kaphaj disorder. It can be correlated with psoriasis both of these have similar sign and symptomatology. Modern medical science treats psoriasis with corticosteroids, PUVA etc. But these therapies give serious side effect. Hence is the need of time to out safe and effective medication for psoriasis. In Ayurveda many shodhana and shaman chikitsa are mention for kustha which are cost effective having no side effect. In this case study first Deepan-pachan then Virechana as Shodhan Chikitsa and Shaman yoga were given, which showed good result in Ekakushtha.

Keywords: Ekakushtha, Psoriasis, Virechana Karma, Shaman yoga.