EFFICACY OF SHODHAN CHIKITSA AND SHAMAN SNEHAPANA IN THE MANANGEMENT OF EKAKUSHTHA (PSORIASIS)

Dr. Richa Lawania; Dr. Arun Gupta

Volume : IX, Issue : I, January - 2020

EFFICACY OF SHODHAN CHIKITSA AND SHAMAN SNEHAPANA IN THE MANANGEMENT OF EKAKUSHTHA (PSORIASIS)

Dr. Richa Lawania, Dr. Arun Gupta

Abstract :

Psoriasis is one of the most dreadful dermatological condition affecting .44% to 2.88% of population of India. Psoriasis is Common genetically determined inflammatory skin disorder of unknown cause, It is characterized by well demarcated raised red swelling patch that preferentially localize to extensor surfaces. This condition is compared with Ekakushtha. Acharya has specifically emphasized on shodhan chikitsa in treating Kushtha because of its repeated relapse. Sixty patients were selected and randomly divided into two groups with 30 patients in each group. In Group A, Vamana, Virechana and Basti was administered once during the trial period. In Group B, Vamana, Virechana and Basti followed by Shaman Snehapana with Panchtikta Ghrita in the dose of 3karsha (36gm) for the period of 15 days was given. The average percentage of relief was slightly higher in Group B in comparison to Group A.