About Author
Adbalwar D1,Jaiswal D2,Jamdhade D3,Jaiswal 4,
1 PG scholar, kayachikitsa Department , DMM Ayurved college Yavatmal
2 Professor, kayachikitsa Department, DMM Ayurved college Yavatmal
3 Professor and HOD, Kayachikitsa, Department, DMM Ayurved college Yavatmal
4 Professor, Kayachikitsa , Department, Yavatmal
Correspondence Address
DMM Ayurved college Shivajinagar arni road yavatmal
Contact No. : 9011077496, Email : adbalwarnikita22@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance : 29 Jun 2026
Date of Publication : 30 Jun 2026
Article ID : SD-IJAY_187
How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2026.4214
Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorder characterized by erythematous, scaly plaques associated with itching, dryness, and recurrent episodes. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with Kitibha Kushtha, a type of Kshudra Kushtha, predominantly involving vitiation of Vata and Kapha Dosha along with Rakta Dushti. The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic management in a diagnosed case of psoriasis.
A 65-year-old male patient presented with complaints of thickened scaly lesions, itching (Kandu), and dryness (Rukshata) over both palms for six months. The patient had a history of temporary relief with allopathic treatment followed by recurrence. Ayurvedic intervention included Shamana Chikitsa (Panchtikta Ghrita Guggulu, Gandhak Rasayan, Khadirarishta, Gandharvaharitaki) along with local application of Somraji Taila and Shodhana Chikitsa in the form of Raktamokshana (Siravedha).
Assessment was carried out using subjective parameters such as Kandu, Rukshata, Vaivarnya, and lesion size. Significant improvement was observed within 7 days of treatment, with marked reduction in itching, scaling, discoloration, and lesion size. The study highlights the potential of Ayurvedic therapy in effectively managing psoriasis and reducing recurrence.
KEY WORDS:- Psoriasis, Kitibha Kushtha, Ayurveda, Raktamokshana, Shamana Chikitsa