Clinical Evaluation of Vamankarmaa with Jimutakadiyoga in the Management of Ekkushtha w.s.r. to Psoriasis

Abstract

Psoriasis is a today’s burning problem because of its socio-psychological impact, limitations and adverse effects of treatment, chronic nature and recurrence. In present era, the skin diseases become a major hazard for mental health more than physical, as it disturb the cosmetic harmony. Various treatments are available from topical to systemic medication but not devoid of side effects. Comparing the psoriasis and Ekkushtha Vaman Karma was selected for present study with Snehapan by Nimbadi Ghrita. Thirty patients were selected for present study and Vamana Karma was planned for Shodhana. After Shodhana, Shamana treatment was given to patients with Nimbadi Vati, 2 g thrice a day with Ushnodaka for 6 weeks. Assessment was done after 6 weeks and data was analysed statistically. In this study, marked improvement was found in 13.3%, moderate improvement was found in 80.0% patients, mild improvement was found in 6.7% of patients. It plays a significant role without any side effects. We have found very significant result in all parameters of psoriasis, like itching, scaling erythema and thickness of sale and also seen an improvement of sign of psoriasis like Auspitz’s sign and candle grease sign.

Keywords: Ekkushtha, Nimbadi Ghrita, psoriasis, Vamana

Cite this Article

Shital Bhagiya, Shrija Mavani, Kuldeep Singh et al. Clinical Evaluation of Vamankarmaa with Jimutakadiyoga in the Management of Ekkushtha w.s.r. to Psoriasis. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy. 2017; 4(1): 25–30p.