Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON EKAKUSHTHA (PSORIASIS) A CASE-BASED ANALYSIS

*Dr. Prathamesh Sable and Dr. Parashuram Dongare

Abstract

This case report presents a patient with psoriasis, diagnosed as Ekakushtha in Ayurveda. The patient, a 48-year-old female, had a 15- year history of the condition, despite undergoing multiple treatments. The case highlights the patient's clinical presentation, Ayurvedic diagnostic approach, and the treatment options employed. Ayurvedic principles attribute psoriasis to an imbalance of Vata and Kapha doshas. Ekakushtha, a variant of kushtha, is characterized by dry, scaly patches, a more extensive area of involvement, and fish-scale-like lesions. Panchakarma therapy, particularly Virechana, yielded a significant improvement in the patient's symptoms. Subsequent oral Ayurvedic medications further enhanced this positive outcomes. The case demonstrates the potential of Ayurvedic treatments for psoriasis. This report contributes to the understanding of Ayurvedic management of psoriasis and offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals.

Keywords: Psoriasis, ekakushtha, virechana, snehapana.