Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF PSORIASIS: A COMPREHENSIVE CASE STUDY

Dr. Jinesh Jain, Dr. Om Prakash Dwivedi, *Dr. Sushil Kumar Mishra, Dr. Swati Singh

Abstract

Today, Modern medical science, have lots of facilities and upgraded technologies for treatment portion of patient, even though many diseases may still in progressive phase in the society. Psoriasis is one of such kind of disorders, which has substantial psychological and social impact on a patient‟s life. Being skin manifestations psoriasis goes beyond a cosmetic problem. Psoriasis is a non-infectious, chronic inflammatory disease that produces plaques of thickened, scaling skin. Psoriasis is commonly affecting the skin of elbow, knees & scalp. Some people may have severe Psoriasis involving their entire body. The quality of life of patient with Psoriasis is often diminished because of the appearance of skin. However, Ayurveda offers a holistic approach for long-term management. This case study showcases the successful management of psoriasis in a 43-year-old male using individualized Ayurvedic therapies and treatments, including shodhan by Vaman with Madanfal Kashay and Virechana. Snehpan using Guggulutiktak Ghrit, followed by Shaman Chikitsa with Guggulutiktak Ghrit, Aragvadhadi Kashay, Kaishore Guggulu, and Ayyapaladikera Tailam for local application. The patient experienced significant improvement in his lesions after the treatment, and he continues to maintain his health through periodic Ayurvedic Shaman and Shodhan Chikitsa with Vaman, Virechan, and Raktamokshan.

Keywords: Vaman, Virechana, psoriasis, Shodhan, Shaman, Raktamokshan.