AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT OF MANDAL KUSHTHA (PSORIASIS) W.S.R. TO RASAYANA CHIKITSA: A REVIEW
Dr. Deepti L. Kawale* and Dr. Sharad Durgaprasad Tripathi
ABSTRACT
Mandala kushta is disease related to skin tissue, predominance of Sleshma and considered as Mahakushta. Red spots, raised patches, itching and burning sensation, etc. are common manifestation of disease. Kledakar Ahar, Dosha vaishamyan, Srotavarodham, Vegadharana, Krimi, Manovikaras and environmental effects, etc. can lead pathogenesis of Mandala kushta. The disease involves vitiation of Tri-dosha, Rakta, Mamsa and Twak thus special approaches requires for managing such disorders. Ayurveda emphasizes various therapies in such conditions and Rasayana Chikitsa is one of them. Considering this aspect present article described ayurveda perspective on Mandala kushta and special reference to Rasayana Chikitsa towards the management of disease.
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