Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON ROLE OF MUSTADI KWATH IN EKAKUSTHA W. S. R. TO PSORIASIS

Dr. Sangita Devi*, Dr. Nimisha Mishra, Dr. priyaranjan Tiwari, Prof. (Dr.) Punita Pandey and Prof. (Dr.) D. K. Goyal

Abstract

Psoriasis is long lasting autoimmune inflammatory papulosquamous disorder characterized by patches of abnormal skin. These skin patches are typically red, itchy scaly and often worsen during winter. In Ayurveda almost all skin disorder are explained under kustha rogadhikara. Ekakustha is a type of Kshudra Kustha. It is vata kaphaj disorder. It can be correlated with psoriasis as both of these have similar symptoms. Modern medical science treats psoriasis with corticosteroids, PUVA etc. But these therapies give serious side effect. Hence is the need of time to find out safe and effective medication for psoriasis. In Ayurveda many shodhana and shaman chikitsa are mentioned for kustha which are cost effective having no side effect. Shamana therapy is also an important part of the treatment of Kushtha. After completing the Shodhana karma, Shamana Chikitsa is indicated to subside the remaining Doshas. Acharya Charaka has advised Shamana therapy with Tikta and Kashaya Dravyas. One such prepration might be Mustadi Kwath which is having Kushthaghna, Kandughna, dahanasak, sothhar, krimighna, twakdoshhar, vednahar and Rasayana properties.

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