A Study on Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) With Its Ayurvedic Management

Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 01 | Page :
    By

    Priyanka,

  • Bipin Bihari Keshari,

  • Vandana Gupta,

  1. PG Scholar, PG Department of Samhita and Siddhanta, V.Y.D.S Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Associate Professor, PG Department of Samhita and Siddhanta, V.Y.D.S Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, India
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, V.Y.D.S Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

The skin, the delicate outer layer of vertebrates, often reflects internal imbalances and stress-related conditions within the body. In Ayurveda, the skin (Tvak) is considered a mirror of internal health, revealing various abnormalities or disorders. All skin diseases are collectively categorized under the term “Kushtha” in Ayurvedic texts. The ancient Acharyas explain that Kushtha involves the imbalance of all three doshas, with the specific type of Kushtha determined by the predominance of one dosha over the others. According to Acharya Sushrut kushtha is ‘Aupsargika Vyadhi’(Infections disease .Acharya Sushrut also use ‘Tvkgamaya’ word for kushtha.Acharya Charak described kushthas .The types of kushtha are Mahakushtha and Shudrakushtha.In Mahakushtha 7 types of kushthas and in   Shudrarakushtha involved 11 types of kushthas i.e Ekakushtha is a type of Shudrakushtha. Ekakushtha is primarily a Vata-Kapha disorder and is often equated with psoriasis due to its striking similarities in clinical presentation. The most common affected areas of psoriasis are forehead,back of neck or behind or backside of  hands and legs. Ayurveda advocates a comprehensive and holistic approach to managing psoriasis.

Acharyas follows treatment with the herbal medicine drugs and preparations are mentioned. Various number of herbal drugs are used to cure disease and regulate body functions . In this study the Ayurvedic management of psoriasis is mentioned. Acharyas described the line of treatment of skin diseases shodhana and shaman therapy

Keywords: Psoriasis,Kushtha, Ekakushtha, Shodhana , Shaman chikitsa.

[This article belongs to Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy ]

How to cite this article:
Priyanka, Bipin Bihari Keshari, Vandana Gupta. A Study on Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) With Its Ayurvedic Management. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2025; 14(01):-.
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Priyanka, Bipin Bihari Keshari, Vandana Gupta. A Study on Ekakushtha (Psoriasis) With Its Ayurvedic Management. Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. 2025; 14(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joayush/article=2025/view=202449


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Volume 14
Issue 01
Received 13/12/2024
Accepted 27/02/2025
Published 28/02/2025
Publication Time 77 Days
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