Abstract of published research articles in Ayurveda
AYU Vol. 30 Issue No. 3 (July-Sept. 2009)
Id.No.30307
A Comparative
Study of Vamana & Virechana karma in Ekakushtha w.s.r to
Psoriasis
*
Akhil N.Parida**
N.N. Bhatt***A.
R. Dave****V. D. Shukla
Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and
Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
Abstract:
Psoriasisis a disease
which affects the skin and jointsIt commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the
skin.Psoriasis is a
papulo squamous disorder of the skin, characterized by sharply
defined erythemato squamous lesions. They vary in size from
pinpoint to large plaques.The scaly patchescaused by Psoriasisare called Psoriatic plaque. Psoriasis is hypothesized to
be immune-mediated and is not contagious.The disorder is a chronic recurring condition which
varies in severity from minor localized patches to complete body
coverage. The cause of Psoriasis is not known, but it is
believed to have a genetic component. Several factors are
thought to aggravate psoriasis. These include stress, excessive
alcoholconsumption and
smoking. Individuals with psoriasis may suffer from depression
and loss of self-esteem. Due to chronic recurrent nature
Psoriasis is a challenge to treat.Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) isakshudrakushtha, Vata-Kapha predominantdisease,
Aswedanam,Mahavastum,Matsya shakalopamam, KrishnaArunaVarnaarethe typicalsign&symptoms described under Kushtha Rogas. The study is
carried out as a comparative study of Vamana&Virechana. The
study was done on 35 patients of Ekakushtha (Psoriasis), where
30 patients were completed divided into two groups. In group-A
Vamana was given to the patients and after Sansarjana karma,
shamana yoga & Jivantyadi yamaka was given for 28 days. Total 18
patients were registered in Group A out of which 3 were dropped
out.In group-B Virechana
was given to the patients and after Sansarjana karma, Shamana
yoga & Jivantyadi yamaka have given for 28 days. Total 17
patients were registered in Group B, out of which 2 were dropped
out.
Key words:
Ekakushtha, Psoriasis, Vamana, Virechana, Comparative Study
*
Ph.D. scholar, Dept. of Panchakarma.Email : tatpanchakarma@yahoo.com **
Panchakarma Physician ***Reader,
Dept. of Kayachikitsa****
Professor & Head - Dept. of Panchakarma
