Abstract

EFFECT OF CLASSICAL VAMANA KARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EKA KUSHTA WITH REFERENCE TO PSORIASIS - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Neetu Kheenchi*, Dr. Rajeev Kumar Pandey, Dr. Divya Gupta

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Abstract

Psoriasis is one of the most frequently observed dermatological conditions and is known for its chronic nature as well as its significant psychological and social burden on affected individuals. This case report describes the management of a psoriasis patient using Vamana therapy (Shodhana and Shamana) as outlined in Ayurvedic texts. Case: A 35-year-old male presented with erythematous, dry, scaly patches accompanied by intense itching and a burning sensation for the past two years. Management: Pachana was carried out using nagarmotha phanta, chitrakadi vati and mahasudarshan ghanvati. Internal oleation was administered with Mahatiktaka Ghrita and karpasthyadi taila following an arohana krama (gradually increasing dosage). External oleation was performed with Nimba Taila, and karanj taila followed by whole-body steam therapy using Kwatha. For Vamana, Akanthapana with cow’s takra was provided. The Vamana drugs included Madanphala Churna (7gm), Yashtimadhu phanta (100ml), Saindhava (10gm), and honey (100ml) for making the paste. Nimba kwath, Yashtimadhu phanta and lavnodaka was used as the supporting vamanopaga dravya.

Keywords: Psoriasis, Ekakushta, Shodhana, Shamana.