Role of Khadira-Triphaladi Kashaya in the management of Plaque Psoriasis: A Review
Abstract
Background: Globally, the prevalence of psoriasis ranges from 0.09% to 11.4%. It is found to be between 1.5% and 5% in the majority of developed nations. In India, its prevalence rate varies between 0.44 and 2.8%. It is an autoimmune noninfectious, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder where altered keratinization of epidermal cell takes place with well-defined erythematous lesion and silvery plaques. In Ayurveda, according to sign and symptoms of psoriasis we can correlate it with Kapha and Pitta dominant Tridoshaja Kustha. Extensive research work has been conducted on psoriasis, yet a cost-effective and palatable cure remains elusive.
Materials and Methoda: The review on effect of Khadira-Triphaladi Kashaya on psoriasis was done by compiling information from classical Ayurveda text, online pediatrics journals, research papers, recommendations and databases like Medline, PubMed etc.
Discussion & Results: All the ingredients of Khadira-Triphaladi Kashaya have the attributes of Kushthaghana (able to cure dermatological afflictions), Dushtavranvishodhana (Cleansing of a vitiated or infected wound), Kandughana (Anti-Pruritic) and have Katu, Tikta and Kashaya Rasa, Laghu, Ruksha Guna, and Ushna Veerya that are helpful in breaking the pathogenesis of Kapha and Pitta dominant Tridoshaja Kustha (~Plaque Psoriasis).
Conclusion: This paper emphasizes the effect of Khadira-Triphaladi Kashaya on plaque psoriasis.
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