Abstract

Dr. Kiran Shripad Kore*, Dr. L. B. Patil, Dr. Ranjeet Patil and Dr. Yuvraj Devane

ABSTRACT

Number of skin disease increased markedly nowadays because of changed work culture, heavy workload, faulty food habits, lack of exercise, & changing life style & increasing pollution. Psoriasis is one the most dreadful dermatological condition. All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad heading of “Kustha”. Psoriasis is a proliferative autoimmune skin disease which is affecting 2% of worldwide population. This disease characterised by scaling, thickened- rough skin lesions, itching, in severe cases covers entire body. Modern medical science treats psoriasis with Psoralen and Ultraviolet therapy (PUVA). But the disease has high recurrence rate and the modern medications have serious side effects like liver failure, renal failure, and bone marrow depletion etc. Here, Ayurveda treatment is under taken to provide safe and effective remedy for psoriasis. Kitibha kustha is considered as one of the Kshudra Kustha. Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi or Amrita) is an important drug of Ayurvedic System of Medicine and mentioned in various classical texts for the treatment of diseases such as jaundice, fever, diabetes and skin disease etc.