EFFECT OF THE JALAUKAVACHARANA ANDAYURVEDIC FORMULATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EKA KUSTHA (PSORIASIS) - A CASE REPORT
Dr. Naveen Kalra*, Prof. Ram Kishor Joshi and Dr. Ajay Kumar Sahu
ABSTRACT
All the Skin disease in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad heading of “kustha”. Psoriasis is one among the most common skin disorders encountered in clinical practice. Eka Kustha is a type of Kshudra Kustha occurring mainly due to imbalance of Vata and Kapha Doshas. It is a chronic disease that has substantial psychological and social impact on a patient life. A Case of psoriasis was managed with Virechan (Shodhan) chikitsa explained in samhitas. Case: A 25 year old male patient having complaints of discoloration of nails of upper and lower extremity and itching since last 4 years. Management: Deepan pachan was done with Dadimasthak churan. Internal oleation with Panchtikta ghrita (increasing dose). External oleation was done with Nimba Taila. For Virechan Trivrit avaleha was given. Virechan dravya was triphala churan 10 gm Aragvadha churan 30 gm and Erand taila 40 ml.
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