Management of Kitibha Kushta with Shodhana Kriya of Ayurveda: A Case Report

Abstract

The word "Kushta" in Ayurveda refers to a variety of skin ailments, including all major skin diseases like psoriasis and others. Kitibha Kushta is one of the Kshudra Kushtas with a preponderance of Vata-Kapha dosha. Shyava, Kina-Kara Sparsha, and Parushata are clinical traits that resemble psoriasis symptoms. The many treatment techniques that are currently accessible each have their own limitations. In this case report a 39 years male patient presented OPD with c/o scaly lesions over scalp region initially then all over the body which was associated with  burning sensation and irritation. Patient did not have any comorbidity like DM, HTN CAD. Psoriasis is best treated with both Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa, according to Ayurveda. A combination of Shodhana specially virechana karma and Shamana Chikitsa is planned since the current case, which is characterized by scaly skin lesions throughout the body coupled with itching, irritation, discoloration, and a burning feeling, is symptomatic of Tridosha dusti and involves dhatu. Oral medicines i.e Arogyavardhinivat (500 mg two times), Khadirarishta (20ml two times), Tab Nimbadi vati  (250mg two times) Panchasakar Choorna (4gm at bed time)  while local application of Mahamarichyadi Tail was done for 15 days. The lessions were disappeared and other symptoms were also relieved after treatment.