Role of Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa in the Management of Guttate Psoriasis W.S.R. to Kitibha Kushtha: A Case Study

Abstract

Psoriasis is a dermatological disorder, which is a chronic inflammatory as well as a hyperproliferative skin disorder. Which particularly affects the extensor surfaces & scalp region. Which has a 0.09 to 11.2 % prevalence rate worldwide, Various treatments are available for this in modern medical science but they have various side effects. Ayurveda has the main aim of Prevention as well as a cure for various diseases. A 20 years old male patient was suffering from Guttate Psoriasis since one year. There are various treatment modalities and principles of Ayurveda that helps to prevent as well as cure kitibha kushtha which has a resemblance with Guttate Psoriosis. This case study intends the efficacy of Shodhana Chikitsa as well as Shamana Chikitsa in the management of Psoriasis that is Kitibha kushtha1. The Patient got highly significant results in Chief complaints i.e. Mandalotpatti, Kandu and Daha after shodhan and shaman chikitsa. (Before treatment PASSI score was 51.) Key words: Shodhana Chikitsa, Shamana Chikitsa, Guttate Psoriasis, Kitibha Kushtha,Case report.