CHRONIC PLAQUE PSORIASIS AND PANCHAKARMA: A HOLISTIC HEALING APPROACH

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that arises due to dysfunction of the body’s immune system. It leads to characteristic changes in the skin, often accompanied by additional symptoms. Although it cannot be completely cured, appropriate treatment can effectively control and manage the condition. Case Presentation: a 34 years old male presented with plaque psoriasis which result from guttate psoriasis, exhibiting dry scaly plaques all over the body with severe itching and burning sensatation. The laboraotry investigation revealed results normal. Intervention: Treatment focused on ayurvedic principles, Shodhana (bio purification method) and Shamana (palliative medicine) was administered. Shodhana involved Snehapana (oral intake of fats), Vamana karma (therapeutic emesis), Virechana karma (therapeutic purgation) followed by Samsarjana krama (special diet plan after purification). Result: From measured PASI score and subjective assessment, the treatment resulted in significant improvement with in the patient. PASI score reducing 42.5 to 4. No relapse was noted during the follow up period. Conclusion: This case highlights the successful management of plaque psoriasis through an Ayurvedic approach, underscoring the importance of individualized therapeutic interventions. The marked clinical improvement observed, along with the absence of recurrence, suggests the promising potential of Ayurveda in effectively managing chronic conditions such as Psoriasis.