EFFECT OF SHODHANA TREATMENT IN SEVERE PSORIASIS (EKA KUSHTHA) - A CASE STUDY

A case of psoriasis showing outrageous symptoms is a challenge to treat. Conventional modern management in such condition not only shows side effects but can also be carcinogenic in long period. Psoriasis can be correlated with eka kushtha according to ayurveda. Such condition can be treated successfully, if ayurvedic principles mentioned in treatment of kushtha are followed. This case of psoriasis was diagnosed as a case of eka kushtha. Considering severity of disease (PASI score 45.5) basti and virechana were carried out after short initial phase of oral medications. Also prolonged external application of aragwadha mahatiktak ghruta done in different way showed good results (PASI score 2.4). No conventional modern medicines were used. Ayurvedic treatment can show good results in severe form of psoriasis. Use of repeated shodhana treatments can be the key in getting such effects.