Ayurvedic Management of Kitibha Kushta (Psoriasis) - A Case Study

  • Vivek Aradhya MD (Ayu) Scholar Department of Panchakarma, AshwiniAyurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Maraluru, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India
  • Prakash Paltye Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Ring road, Maraluru, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India
  • Madhu Ranjan MD (Ayu) Scholar, Department of Panchakarma, Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Ring road, Maraluru, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India
Keywords: : Kitibha, Psoriasis, Virechana Karma, Shamana Aushadhi

Abstract

All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been discussed under the broad heading of“Kustha”. Psoriasis is a proliferative autoimmune skin disease which is affecting 2% of worldwide population. In India, overall incidence of Psoriasis among total patients attending skin OPD is 0.28 to 0.44%. This disease characterised by scaling, thickened-rough skin lesions, itching, in severe cases covers entire body. Modern medical science treats psoriasis with Psoralen and Ultraviolet therapy (PUVA). But the disease has high recurrence rate and the modern medications have serious side effects like liver failure, renal failure, and bone marrow depletion etc. Here, Ayurveda treatment is under taken to provide safe and effective remedy for psoriasis. Present case report of 56 year old male patient having severe psoriasis (Kitibha Kusta) showed encouraging result after Virechana Karma and Shamana Chikitsa.

Published
2019-10-03
How to Cite
Aradhya, V., Paltye, P., & Ranjan, M. (2019, October 3). Ayurvedic Management of Kitibha Kushta (Psoriasis) - A Case Study. International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports, 3(3), 212-217. Retrieved from https://ijacare.in/index.php/ijacare/article/view/106
Section
Case Reports