Role of Virechana Karma and Shamana Chikitsa in Ek Kustha w.s.r. to Psoriasis - A Case Report

  • Vajrapratap Singh Thakur Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Mahaveer College of Ayurvedic Science, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, India.
  • Pooja Jadhav Assistant Professor, Department of Sharir Rachana, Mahaveer College of Ayurvedic Science, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, India.
Keywords: Ek Kustha, Psoriasis, Virechana.

Abstract

Ek Kustha is a type of Kshudra Kustha occurring mainly due to the imbalance of Vata and Kapha Doshas. A case of Psoriasis was admitted, Patient complained of Severe Itching, Dry Scales and red patches over arms, legs, back and abdomen. Sanshodhan (Virechana) and then Shaman Chikitsa was given. Patient was having complaints for 7 to 8 years which shows its chronicity; hence Sanshodhan (Virechana) was given to patient to remove Doshas from body. In Modern medicine, Corticosteroids and PUVA is the only treatment for Psoriasis due to which relapse occurs hence a good Ayurvedic management for Psoriasis is the need for study.

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https://www.psoriasis.org/locations-and-types/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/pathophysiology-of-psoriasis

https://www.jrkresearch.com/Psorolin-oil.php

https://www.veterans.gc.ca/pdf/dispen/eeg/psoriasis.pdf

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Vajrapratap Singh Thakur, & Pooja Jadhav. (2022). Role of Virechana Karma and Shamana Chikitsa in Ek Kustha w.s.r. to Psoriasis - A Case Report. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 6(6), 253 - 257. Retrieved from https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1589
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Vol. 6 No. 6 (2021): NOV-DEC
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Case Report

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