The Effect of Virechan and Swarnamakshik Bhasm in PsoriasisA Case Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
The integumentary system has main function to act as barrier against the external environment. Due to altered life style, lack of physical exercise, unhygienic, mental stress and over eating, skin diseases are commonly observed. Psoriasis is one of the leading skin disorder seen in society. Psoriasis affects approximately 1.5-3% of Caucasians. Psoriasis is known to have a negative impact on the quality of life of both the affected person and the individual’s family members. All the skin disease in Ayurveda has been discussed under heading of Kushtha, which further divides into Mahakushtha and Kshudrakushtha. Psoriasis may be correlated with Kitibha Kushtha, Ekkushtha or Mandal Kushtha according to the types of Psoriasis. In this case, type of psoriasis may be correlated with Kitibha Kushtha according to their sign and symptoms in Ayurveda point of view. Kitibha Kushtha is Tridoshaj Vyadhi having Vata-Kapha dominance. In this case the effects of Shodhan Chikitsa followed by Shaman Chikitsa in Kitibha Kushtha with respect to Psoriasis were elaborate.
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Solanke S G, Chawre S V, Kamre S S, Kabra P R
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