A Clinical Study on the Role of Vamana Karma and Nimbadivati in the Management of Ekakushtha w.s.r. to Psoriasis
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
At the door –step of 21st century with a machine like routine, fast-food and fast hectic life of scientifically modernized world human is being confronting with a variety of diseases. This type of food habit, less sleep, stress, pollution accelerates the disturbance in the body especially on the skin. In present era the skin diseases become a major hazard for mental health more than physical as it distribute the cosmetic harmony. Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious disease that affects mainly the skin. The cause of Psoriasis is not exactly known, but it is believed to have an autoimmune, genetic component and it can be triggered by a prolonged injury to the skin.. Factors that may aggravate Psoriasis include stress, withdrawal of systemic corticosteroid, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking. There are many treatments available, but because of its chronic recurrent nature Psoriasis is a challenge to treat. Present available treatments have many hazardous effects therefore, to treat it safely and effectively Vamana therapy is used. It plays a significant role without any side effects. And we have found very significant result in all parameters of Psoriasis like itching, scaling erythema and thickness of sale and also seen in improvement of sign of Psoriasis like Auspitz „sign and Candle Grease sign
Authors and Affiliations
Kuldeep Singh, A. J. Ravat, N. P. Joshi
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