Role of Vamana Karma and Saman Sneha (Vajraka Ghrita) in the Management of Psoriasis (Ekkushtha): A Case Study

Abstract

Psoriasis is one of the commonest skin disease affecting the patient's life. The available medication like tropical and oral steroids and puva therapy etc. are associated with several adverse effect and does not provide long losing relief. The relapse and remission are very common. Hence diagnosed case of psoriasis was treated with classical Panchakarma treatment to find out the effect of Vamana Karma followed by Shaman Sneha (Vajraka Ghrita) in psoriasis. A male patient aged complaint skin discoloration elevated patches with sever itching on arm abdomen and face. Classical Vamana Karma followed by Shaman Sneha (Vajrka Ghrita). Lesion were markedly reduced, itching was completely reduced, elevation and discoloration also reduced. Vamana Karma followed by Shaman Sneha (Vajraka Ghrita) provide marked improvement in patients of psoriasis.