A Clinical Case Report of Virechana Karma and Tuvaraka Rasayana in Ekakushta w.s.r Psoriasis

Authors

  • Basanaik D Rudranaikar Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma, S.N.V.V’s S.G.V Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research center , Bailhongal. Author
  • Subhas V Bagad Principal and HOD, Department of Dravyaguna,, S.N.V.V’s S.G.V Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research center , Bailhongal. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Ekakushta, Tuvaraka Rasayana, Virechana

Abstract

The skin is the boundary between human being and the world surrounding him.  This is an important sense organ, the largest organ, and plays a major role in  controlling the heat and water loss. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease in which  scaling and itching in the papulo squamous lesion of skin disturbs the daily  routine of the patients. Because of its recurrent nature the disease has remained  a great problem. There is no certain cure for this disease. Modern medicine  provides symptomatic relief but also has side effects in long course. The  ayurvedic diagnosis is considered as Ekakushta (Psoriasis) which is Vata Kapha predominant. This is best treated with panchakarma procedures, as the principle  of treatment of all types of Kushta is Samshodhana (Purification) along with  Samshamana (Pacification) drugs. Hence here an attempt made to analyse best  treatment for psoriasis in ayurveda with well documented results. The present  case shown significant result. 

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Published

2022-02-28

How to Cite

Rudranaikar, B.D., & Bagad, S.V. (2022). A Clinical Case Report of Virechana Karma and Tuvaraka Rasayana in Ekakushta w.s.r Psoriasis . International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 5(2), 53–57. https://doi.org/10.48165/