Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SIDHMA KUSTHA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PSORIASIS – A CASE REPORT.

*Dr. Sunitha G. and Dr. Chaitra H.

ABSTRACT

In ayurvedic classics sidhma is mentioned as a type of kushta. Kushta is a bahudoshaja janya vyadhi has tridosha involvement. Features of psoriasis is similar to sidhma characterized by raised silvery scaly lesions. No satisfactory treatment is available in contemporary medical practice except anti-histamines and topical steroids. Main line of treatment for kustha in Ayurveda is Shodhana (purificatory measure) and shamanoushadis(pacification). A patient approached to OPD of SDM college of Ayurveda Hospital with chief complaints of circular hard pathches and red scaly skin with intense itching at face, back and on both leg was treated with Virechana (purgation)and few shamanaushadhi’s(internal medication). A remarkable improvement in the condition was observed in a span of one month.

Keywords: sidhma, kushta, tridosha, sodhana, shaman.