Ayurveda management of Psoriasis - A Case Study

  • Dr. Pravin A. Patil Assistant Professor, Dept. of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, ASPM Ayurveda College Hospital and Research Institute, Buldhana, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Dr. Pranam S. Kharche ssociate Professor, Dept. of Dravya Guna, ASPM Ayurved College Hospital and Research Institute, Buldhana, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Dr. Sandhya G. Kharche Associate Professor, Dept. of Kaumarbhritya, ASPM Ayurved College Hospital and Research Institute, Buldhana, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Dr. Sandeep N. Nagre Associate Professor, Dept. of Swasthvritta, ASPM Ayurved College Hospital and Research Institute, Buldhana, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Dr. Vaishali S. Peddawad Associate Professor, Dept of Panchakarma, ASPM Ayurved College Hospital and Research Institute, Buldhana, Maharashtra, INDIA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1091
Keywords: Kushtha, Psoriasis, Skin Disorder

Abstract

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder of skin, results in hyper proliferation of the skin. It is a chronic skin disease characterized by dry skin and raised, rough, red areas on the skin covered with fine silvery scales. A clear skin description is available in Charaka Samhita under Kushtha. Ayurved management is quite effective in Psoriasis as compared to modern treatment. The line of treatment in present given study is Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa. Virechana therapy followed by internal medicinal treatment is considered as good management of skin disorder.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1091
Published: 2020-10-31
How to Cite
Dr. Pravin A. Patil, Dr. Pranam S. Kharche, Dr. Sandhya G. Kharche, Dr. Sandeep N. Nagre, & Dr. Vaishali S. Peddawad. (2020). Ayurveda management of Psoriasis - A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 5(05), 499-500. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1091
Issue
Vol. 5 No. 05 (2020): SEP-OCT
Section
Case Report

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