Abstract

A SINGLE CASE STUDY EFFICACY OF SHAMAN YOGA IN VIPADIKA W.S.R. PALMOPLANTER PSORIASIS

Rajni*, Sangita Devi and Dinesh Kumar Goyal

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Abstract

In Ayurveda all the skin diseases have been discussed under the broad headings of Kushta. Vipadika is one of the type of Kshudra Kushta characterized by Sphutanam (Fissures) either in palms or soles or in both with Theevra vedana (Severe pain). Vipadika is correlated with palmoplantar psoriasis which is a chronic skin disease which affects mainly palms and sole region. In present case report a patient with complaint of dryness and cracking of both palms, associated with bleeding, itching and pain since one month. In Ayurveda many shodhana and shaman chikitsa are mention for kustha which are cost effective having no side effect. In this case study treated with Shaman chikitsa like nimbaadi churna, shuddha gandhak, Mahaminjishtaadi kwath, Nimb patra prachalana, jatyaadi tail local application shown a significant result.

Keywords: Kushta, Vipadika, Palmoplanter Psoriasis, Shaman.