The potential ayurvedic shodhana treatment protocol in the management of ekakustha w.s.r. to plaque psoriasis – a case study

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: The potential ayurvedic shodhana treatment protocol in the management of ekakustha w.s.r. to plaque psoriasis – a case study
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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Kavita
Gyanendra Datta Shukla


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Year: 2024

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The Kustha Vyadhi mentioned in Ayurvedic texts occurs due to the vitiation of Tridosha and 4 Dushya ( Saptkodravya sangrah ). They are divided into two main parts: Maha and Kshudra- Kustha . Eka Kustha (Psoriasis) is one of among the Kshudra Kustha . It is a chronic inflammatory skin disease usually present in the extremities, trunk, scalp, hairs, etc. This case study deals with a thirtyfiveyearold female patient suffering from brown scaly plaques (Matsyashaklopama), Sarvang Kandu (Itching) and Ragata (Redness) who came to our college. In this case study, one sitting of Ayurvedic Bahu-Sanshodhana (i.e., Vaman followed by Virechan followed by Nasya and Raktmokshan Karma ) was done. Keywords: Kustha Roga, Eka Kustha , Psoriasis INTRODUCTION Skin is the first and the outermost visible structure of the body

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