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Management of psoriasis through ayurveda: case study

Published:2020-06-10 Issue:1&2 Volume:21 Page:177-181
ISSN:2278-5124
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Author:

Anshul ^ORCID,Rohilla Pooja^ORCID,Kumar Parvesh^ORCID,Raheja Shipra^ORCID

Abstract

This case study intends to evaluate the efficacy of Vaman-Virechan in the management of recurrent psoriasis.A 38 year male presenting with psoriasis with mild arthritis was diagnosed as Ekkustha (kapha-pitta dominance) as per Ayurveda. Vaman-Virechana and Panchtiktaghrit gugglu were given to the patient. Symptoms were assessed with PASI at pre and post therapy along with 6 months follow up. Improvement was observed with PASI score (reduced from 37.7 to 8.7). During follow up period no recurrence observed. Ayurveda shodhan & shaman therapy resulted in effective management of Psoriasis as assessed by validated scales.

Publisher

Action For Sustainable Efficacious Development and Awareness

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