Management of Vipadika (Palmoplantar Psoriasis) with Ayurveda - A Case Study

  • Dr. Pankaja P. Savanur Reader, Dept. of Koumarbhritya, KAHER’s Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i03.636
Keywords: Vipadika, Palmoplantar Psoriasis, Kshudra Kushta

Abstract

Vipadika is explained under the context of Kshudra Kushta. The symptoms are correlated with palmoplantar psoriasis. Vatakaphadosha predominantly involved in this disease. It is characterized by Panipadasphutana and Teevravedana. Here is a case of 8 year old child with history of cracks in foot with pealing and discoloration, pain, itching and occasional bleeding since 3 years. Patient was treated with Vatakaphahara treatment with Sneha and Sweda and Veshtana Chikitsa for 1 week and Shamana Oushadis for 15 days. Patient had good relief in symptoms.

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Yadavji T. Charak Samhita, Reprinted 2013, Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakasan, Varanasi, Chikitsa chap. 7,p.451.

Sashyasrayoga, Tailaprakarana, Vidyarmabhama Publication, 29th edition, 2010.p.289.
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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v4i03.636
Published: 2019-06-30
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Dr. Pankaja P. Savanur. Management of Vipadika (Palmoplantar Psoriasis) with Ayurveda - A Case Study. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2019Jun.30 [cited 2025Apr.19];4(03):145 -147. Available from: https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/636
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Vol. 4 No. 03 (2019): MAY-JUN
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Case Report
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