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Online Publishing Date:
04 / 07 / 2023

 


Management of Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) In Children by Ayurvedic Panchkarma: A Case Report

MAHESH CHAND.


Abstract
Introduction/(Background): Skin diseases are disconcerting due the chronicity entitled as Deerghkalinvyadhi (Chronic Disease) in Ayurveda and also one of the Astha Mahagada (Eight dreadful diseases). The disease Psoriasis is incorporated in the Kushtha Roga. The signs and symptoms of Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) is considered as the commonest skin disease that can affect an individual. Acharya Charaka has described the involvement of Vata-Kapha Different compared to whether psoriasis is described in contemporary medicine, Ekakushtha (psoriasis) in Traditional system of medicine has a similar cause.
Material and Methods: Present study is the case of eleven years old female child diagnosed as Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) managed by Ayurvedic Panchakarma specifically by Virechana Karma (Therapeutic Purgation) followed by Samsarjana Karma.
Results: The results showed marked improvement in reduction of Psoriatic lesions. The Kushtha Chikitsa
(Management of Skin Disease) and Rasayana Chikitsa (Rejuvenation Therapy) treatment approaches have been integrated.
Discussion: Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation) reduces the excessive Pitta and aids in its regular functioning, promoting the healing of skin lesions.
Conclusion:After the active treatment phase, there was no apparent recurrence.

Key words: Keywords: Ekakushtha, Kustha, Pediatric Psoriasis, Shodhana, Virechana,


 
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CHAND M, . Management of Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) In Children by Ayurvedic Panchkarma: A Case Report. J Res Educ Indian Med . Online First: 04 Jul, 2023. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1674017281


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CHAND M, . Management of Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) In Children by Ayurvedic Panchkarma: A Case Report. J Res Educ Indian Med . Online First: 04 Jul, 2023. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1674017281



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CHAND, M. & (0) Management of Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) In Children by Ayurvedic Panchkarma: A Case Report. J Res Educ Indian Med , Online First: 04 Jul, 2023. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1674017281



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CHAND, MAHESH, and . 0. Management of Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) In Children by Ayurvedic Panchkarma: A Case Report. Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine, Online First: 04 Jul, 2023. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1674017281



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CHAND, MAHESH, and . "Management of Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) In Children by Ayurvedic Panchkarma: A Case Report." Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine Online First: 04 Jul, 2023. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1674017281



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CHAND, MAHESH, and . "Management of Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) In Children by Ayurvedic Panchkarma: A Case Report." Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine Online First: 04 Jul, 2023. Web. 10 Mar 2024 doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1674017281



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CHAND, M. & (0) Management of Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) In Children by Ayurvedic Panchkarma: A Case Report. Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine, Online First: 04 Jul, 2023. doi:10.5455/JREIM.82-1674017281