World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

MANAGEMENT OF EKAKUSHTA, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PSORIASIS, THROUGH PANCHAKARMA: A CASE STUDY

Dr. Rani Rani*

ABSTRACT

In Ayurveda all the skin diseases have been discussed under the 'Vyadhi Kushtha' Ekakushtha is one among Kshudra Kushtha. Kshudra are the Vyadhis which do not cause any major systemic involvement but their appearance disturbs mental condition of the patient as the disease doesn't leave patient easily. They are not easy to treat as recurrence rate is very high. The clinical presentation of Ekakushtha depicts remission, relapse and seasonal variation, all also seen in Psoriasis. Modern medical science offers the following treatments for Psoriasis-P U V A, corticosteroids etc. These treatment offer serious side effects as hepatic and nephrotoxicity, bone marrow depression, etc. Therefore, safe and effective therapy for Psoriasis should come up and in that regards Ayurveda has an essential role to play. Treatment modality of Ayurveda provides long lasting results and a better life to patients through its three basic principles i.e. Shodhana, Shamana and Nidan Parivarjana. Here we are reporting a 50-year-old female patient having symptoms of Ekakushtha since last 4 years. She was suffering from large round erythematous scaly patches over her B/L knee and elbow joint and also severe itching and dryness over affected lesions. There was no such significant past history of any other chronic illness. Patient was treated with Panchkarma i.e Vamana karma followed by Oral medications. Patient reported symptomatic improvement after the course of Vamana Karma. \t Key Words: Panchkarma, Vaman, Ekakushtha, Shodhana, Psoriasis, Bio-Purification, Emesis Therapy.

[Full Text Article]   [Download Certificate]