Management of Vipadika (Palmoplantar Psoriasis) with Ayurveda - A Case Study

Authors

  • Dr. Pankaja P. Savanur Reader, Dept. of Koumarbhritya, KAHER’s Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i03.636

Keywords:

Vipadika, Palmoplantar Psoriasis, Kshudra Kushta

Abstract

Vipadika is explained under the context of Kshudra Kushta. The symptoms are correlated with palmoplantar psoriasis. Vatakaphadosha predominantly involved in this disease. It is characterized by Panipadasphutana and Teevravedana. Here is a case of 8 year old child with history of cracks in foot with pealing and discoloration, pain, itching and occasional bleeding since 3 years. Patient was treated with Vatakaphahara treatment with Sneha and Sweda and Veshtana Chikitsa for 1 week and Shamana Oushadis for 15 days. Patient had good relief in symptoms.

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References

Yadavji T. Charak Samhita, Reprinted 2013, Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakasan, Varanasi, Chikitsa chap. 7,p.451.

Sashyasrayoga, Tailaprakarana, Vidyarmabhama Publication, 29th edition, 2010.p.289.

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Published

2019-06-30

How to Cite

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Dr. Pankaja P. Savanur. Management of Vipadika (Palmoplantar Psoriasis) with Ayurveda - A Case Study. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2019 Jun. 30 [cited 2025 Oct. 3];4(03):145-7. Available from: https://www.jaims.in/jaims/article/view/636

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 03 (2019): MAY-JUN

Section

Case Report

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