Effect of vaman on psoriasis (Ekakushta): A case study

Abstract

Psoriasis is one among the most common skin disorders encountered in clinical practice. It is a chronic disease that has substantial psychological and social impact on a patient’s life. A Case of psoriasis was managed with Vaman (Shodhan and Shaman) chikitsa explained in samhitas. Case: A 22 years old female patient presented with complaints erythematous patches, severe itching, and burning sensation dry and scaly patch since 1 year. Management: Pachan was done with Trikatu churna. Internal oleation with Mahapanchtikta ghrita in arohana krama (increasing dose). External oleation was done with Nimba Taila and Mnjisthadi Kwath sarvang vashpa svedana. For Vaman Akanthpana Godugdha was given. Vaman dravya was Madanphala Churna 2gm, Yashtimadhu Churna 2gm, Vacha Churna 1 gm, Saindhav 2gm, Madhu for paste. Yashtimadhu Kwath was given as vamnopag dravya.