• Dr. Akash Sharma
• Prof. Dr. Anup B. Thakar

Purpose: Due to the increased immunological response to uncertain factors there is proliferation of the unwanted cells on the surface of the skin known as psoriasis. As these proliferated cells die, they appear as white scales on surface of lesion. Likewise due to autoimmune response and scaling pattern the vicious cycle continues and person has to suffer for a longer period of time, sometimes even for entire lifespan. In Ayurveda psoriasis is describes as Sidhma Kustha. In Sidhma Kustha the lesions start mainly from upper body specifically chest and abdomen, then they spread to other part of body. Material and Method: One male patient of age 28 year was presented with a symptom of reddish pink lesions on chest, abdomen, back, forearms, elbows and scalp with associated symptoms including severe itching, sometimes bleeding from lesions on itching, burning sensation and white silvery scaling. Patient has a family history of psoriasis in his father and was addicted to alcohol and cigarette. He also has a history of stress. He was treated with Shodhanartha Snehapana with Panchatikta Ghrita followed by Sarvanga Abhyanga with Bala Taila and Sarvanga Swedana. He was given Virechana with Triphala Kwath, Trivrutta Churna and Danti Churna. The Shamana Chikitsa included Panchatikta Kwath 20ml BD, Kaishore Guggulu 2tab BD, Avipattikara Churna 3gm BD, Arogyavardhini Vati 2tab BD, Ayyappala Keratailam for L/A for 3 Months. Result: The results of the treatment are recorded as a photographic document. As per the result lesions of the skin became lighter in color and scaling was completely gone. Conclusion: With the help of Ayurvedic treatment we can completely cure this disease with proper medication and diet management.

Virechana Karma, Panchatikta Ghrita, Psoriasis, Sidhma-Kushtha

"Effect of Virechana Karma and Shamana Chikitsa in management of Sidhma Kustha w.s.r. to Psoriasis.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no.e62-e68, December-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212409.pdf

"Effect of Virechana Karma and Shamana Chikitsa in management of Sidhma Kustha w.s.r. to Psoriasis.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no. ppe62-e68, December-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2212409.pdf