Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF EK-KUSHTHA (PSORIASIS): REVIEW ARTICLE

Vijay Kumar*, Shrimant G. Chavan, Arvind Gupta and Shashi Prabha

ABSTRACT

Ek-Kustha is a type of Kshudra Kushtha that is mostly brought on by an imbalance of the Vata and Kapha doshas and presents clinically as psoriasis. It is more similar to psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disorder caused by autoimmunity that lasts a long time. It is clinically characterized by erythematous, sharply demarcated papules and rounded plaques covered in silvery micaceous scale. The skin on the scalp, knees, elbows, and gluteal cleft is most commonly affected. There are certain individuals who may have severe psoriasis that covers their whole body. The way skin looks in people with psoriasis frequently lowers their quality of life. Immune system suppressors such as methotrexate, PUVA, vitamin D3 lotion, and steroid creams are the cornerstones of treatment for psoriasis. There are significant disadvantages to certain modern therapy approaches, especially when employed repeatedly. When used for an extended period of time, many
contemporary therapeutic techniques can have serious side effects. These factors make a medication with a low toxicity profile and strong efficacy necessary. Thus, psoriasis was taken into consideration for this case study as Ek-kuhstha, and Ayurvedic treatment was scheduled appropriately. Significant outcomes were observed using Shamana (some external oil application, some internal herbo-mineral preparations; Vasantik Vaman & Shardik Virechana) and Shodhana.

Keywords: Psoriasis, Ek-Kustha, Panchkarma, Shodhana Therapy.