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An Evidence-Based Ayurvedic Intervention in Kitibha Kushta: A Single Case Study”

Author(s) Dr. Annapurna K Bhandge, Prof. Dr. S G Chavan
Country India
Abstract Background: The skin is the largest organ of the body, it’s a reflection of both outer beauty and inner health. Ayurveda categorizes all skin disorders under the comprehensive term “Kushta.” Kushta Roga includes a broad range of dermatological conditions, among them psoriasis, acknowledged as a chronic, recurrent skin disease driven by the immune system. Affected individuals experience significant physical, emotional, and psychosocial burdens due to these disorders, which impairs their overall quality of life. Case presentation: A 65-year-old male having gradually increased in the itching, discolouration, dryness, roughness over the lesions over the abdomen, upper and lower back, bilateral lower and upper limb and scalp region with a chronicity of 12 years and took allopathy medicines and got temporary symptomatic relief. Intervention: Underwent Snehapana, swedana, Virechana, Shamana aushadi’s (internal medicines and topical application). Outcome: After 8 months significant gradually reduction in hyperkeratosis, itching, discolouration and burning were noted. PASI (Psoriasis Area Severity Index) score index before treatment score 25.6 and after treatment score 2.6. Conclusion: A case of chronic Kitibha Kushta (Plaque Psoriasis) advised for virechana for 2 sittings and shamana aushadi’s and Shamana Sneha for later days. This helps to treat and successfully manage a Kitibha Kushta.
Keywords Kitibha Kushta, Plaque Psoriasis, Shamana Sneha, Virechana
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-13
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61920
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