Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF KITIBHA KUSHTHA (PLAQUE PSORIASIS) WITH THERAPEUTIC DIET: A CASE STUDY

Jane R.R.*, Khandekar V.P. and Jain S.S.

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Abstract

Nowadays skin diseases are very common. Ayurveda has described skin diseases under Kushtha. It is caused due to vitiation of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. In modern science it is treated with internal medicine and external application. Ayurveda focuses on medicinal treatment with Pathya-Apathya. Because skin diseases are relapsing in nature, so it needs long duration treatment with dietic management. The present work has been undertaken to evaluate the effect of Shaman Chikitsa and Pathya-Apathya in the management of Kitibha Kushtha. A 45 years old male patient was reported at Swasthavritta OPD, Govt. Ayurveda Hospital, Nagpur with the symptoms itching, blood discharge, skin discoloration, swelling on both lower limbs. The patient was treated with external and internal Shaman Chikitsa with dietary management. Information was collected from reference books, case paper. Symptoms of the patient were significantly reduced by Shaman Chikitsa and Pathya-Apathya. This paper aims at bringing forth the improvement in the overall signs and symptoms of patient which was achieved by proper ayurvedic treatment and maintenance of his diet and lifestyle.

Keywords: Kitibha Kushtha, Kshudraroga, Plaque Psoriasis.