EVIDENCE BASED AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PSORIASIS (EK KUSHTA): A CASE STUDY
Dr. Rahul Kumar*, Dr. Jeetika Yadav and Dr. Shubham Shandilya
ABSTRACT
In Ayurveda, almost every skin disorder is explained under Kushta rogaadhyaya. Psoriasis can be compared with Ek Kushta in ayurveda. It is a disease that occurs in the skin in which there is a chronic inflammation. Symptoms includes erythematous skin lesions of varying sizes with silvery scales but have well - defined boundaries. People who have reported us are all relapsed cases or they are not cured permanently. Case Presentation- This case had a male patient, aged 50, who had been diagnosed with Psoriasis or Ek kushta visited our clinic. He presented complaints of generalized body itching and scaling, particularly on his back, abdomen region, legs, and hands, persisting for a duration of 2 years. Despite trying various medications, he felt fatigue and experienced feeling of depression. The patient was given Panchatikta ghrita, alongside other oral medications. Notably, there was a marked improvement in all symptoms. The treatment course spanned 3 months, with monthly follow-up evaluations conducted. ayurveda management is effective is treating Psoriasis (Ek kushta)
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