Abstract

Shilpa Chafle* and Dr. Bhaumik Suthar

ABSTRACT

Psoriasis is a non-contagious auto-immune chronic inflammatory skin disorder having unknown etiology, characterized by dry, scaly, erythematous patches, circumscribed red, thickened, plaques with an over lining silver-white scales. There is no satisfactory treatment for psoriasis in modern medicine. It can be correlated with Ekakushtha in Ayurveda, which is defined one of the type of Kshudrakushtas. According to Acharya Charaka vitiation of Vata and Kapha Doshas causes Ekakushtha including symptoms like Aswedana, Mahavastu, Matsyashakalopamam. A 46yr old female patient case reported to Panchakarma department, Ananya College of Ayurved, Kalol in January 2024 with complains of thickened plaques with dry scale over both hands (both palms, near thumbs and near little fingers) and right knee joint, with discoloration of both the palms since 4yrs. The patient had undergone Snehapana with Tiktak Ghrita, Sarvanga Snehana-Swedana, Vamana Karma with Madanphala + Pimpali + Vacha churna + Madhu + Saindhava with Yashtimadhu Phanta. Virechana by Trivruttavaleha-50gm with luke warm water followed with proper Samsarjanakrama. Follow-up took after each karma. Result: After treatment marked improvement was observed on follow-up of each Shodhana Karma 1. Dryness and scaling reduced 2. Discoloration improved