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Abstract

ROLE OF VIRECHANA KARMA (THERAPEUTIC PURGATION) IN PSORIASIS – A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Bikash Raj Ghimire and Dr. Samichha Neupane

ABSTRACT

Out of 11 types of kshudrakustha explained in our classic, Ekakustha is one among them which comes under vatakaphaja disorder that resembles psoriasis in conventional medical science. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by patchy skin lesion which are typically erythematous, itchy, and scaly and vary from small localized to large extensive and spread throughout the body. Psoriasis typically presents with red patches and white silver scales on the top. Psoriasis is generally thought to be genetic disease which is triggered by environmental factors other factors like trauma, general illness and stress are also involved. In allopathic medicine the cure of this disease is out of questions as the cause is unknown. Ayurveda emphasize the holistic approaches in treating psoriasis. The line of treatment of skin diseases are shodhana and shamana therapy. Virechana karma (purgation therapy) followed by internal medications is considered as best line of management for skin disorders.

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