Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF EKAKUSHTA WITH SAMAHODHANA & SAMAHAMANA CHIKITSA A SINGLE CASE STUDY WSR TO PLAQUE PSORIASIS

Desai Sucheta*, Desai Ananta and Borannavar Shaila

ABSTRACT

A case of Psoriasis presenting with outrageous symptoms is a challenge to treat. Psoriasis an inflammatory skin disease, characterized by well-circumscribed erythematous dry plaques of various sizes, covered with mica-like scales. According to its clinical features, in Ayurveda it can be co-related with Ekakushta. Many treatment modalities have been adopted in medical sciences, but because of its recurrence tendency no significant result is obtained. Hence, it is need of the hour to find out a treatment by which such condition can be treated successfully, & if Ayurvedic principles mentioned for treatment of Kushta are followed correctly then such conditions can be managed effectively. Objectives: To study the efficacy of Virechana Karma followed by Shamana Chikitsa in the management of Ekakushta with respect to plaque psoriasis. Materials and Methods: A single case study of a 38 year old female diagnosed with plaque psoriasis since 2 years with symptoms such as redness, silvery, scaly, itchy skin along with burning sensation was treated with Virechana Karma followed by Shamana Oushadi's. Result: Symptomatic assessment of patient was carried out after 2 months with satisfactory overall outcome and significant improvement in the quality of life. Conclusion: Virechana Karma followed by Shamana Oushadi's brought about significant & satisfactory relief in symptoms of Ekakushta.

Keywords: Ekakushta, Virechana, Psoriasis, Shamana Chikitsa.