Ayurved is an ancient medical science. It is not
only medical system but also it includes life philosophy in which there is
description of seasonal regimen such as Dincharya, Ratricharya and Ritucharya.
A person who follows this seasonal regimen described in Ayurved Samhita’s is
always healthy. Intake of Mithya Ahara Vihara causes suffering from various
diseases. In Ayurved classics, there is complete description of how to regain
health. Two main aims of Ayurved are to protect health of healthy person and to
cure disease of diseased person (ch. su. 30/26).
Person is said to be healthy when Dosha, Dhatu
(digestive fire), Dhatvagni is in proper state and Mana (mind), Atma (soul), Indriya
(motor and sensory organs) are in pleasant state (su. Su. 15/48). Definition
given by Acharya Sushrut is accepted by W.H.O. (world health organization).
According to W.H.O.
Health is a complete state of physical, mental, social and
spiritual wellbeing not merely the absence of disease.
Now a day, disease related to skin is very common problem.
According to Roxburgh book of common skin disease, about 10-15% of persons are
suffering from dermatitis. Due to any type of skin deformity, person has to
face physical, mental and social problems. Under dermatological disorders, Ek-kushtha
(psoriasis) is commonly caused chronic skin disorder due to unknown reasons.
It is found in about 2% of people of the world. In Psoriasis, there is
inflammation and disease spread at the rate of 10 times greater than that of
normal skin. It affects people of all genders and castes. In this, there are
Pidika (pimples) and Chakkate (Rashes) in the skin, which are clearly different
from normal skin. Mostly it is found in head, upper back, lumbar region, arms,
legs, especially in the outer surface of elbows and knees.
In Ayurved, all Twaka (dermatological) related disorders
included under Kushtha. Due to various reasons, the natural color of the skin
gets distorted due to leprosy. In case if proper treatment is not provided then
entire body of the patient gets affected.
Skin also has special significance like other organs. It is
the natural protective shield of the body which prevents various pathogenic
causes like bacteria, viruses etc from entering the body. The first visible
organ is skin and it covers whole extremities of the body. BASIS OF TOPIC
SELECTION
In the present era,
dermal disorder is a serious problem. This disease affects a person not only
physically but mentally as well. In terms of beauty skin is very important, but
psoriasis is a skin disorder whose effects are seen in a person confidence and
social activities. Psoriasis is one of the most common dermatologic diseases,
affecting up to 1-2% of the world’s population. It occurs in all age groups and
about equally in men and women. The main cause for the origin of disease is
irregular eating habits, heavy diet etc.
BASIS
OF MEDICINE SELECTION
1.
In Ayurveda, various formulations are
described for the treatment of leprosy in which Sushrutokta Aragvadhadigana has
been selected for the treatment of Psoriasis.
2.
Most of the constituent substances of
this medicinal formulation having Bitter, astringent taste, Ushna Virya and
Katu Vipaka which helps on balancing Kapha Dosha. Balancing Vata Dosha by
having properties like Ushna Virya and Katu Vipaka. Therefore this medicinal
formulation will be beneficial in the treatment of Psoriasis.
3.
In modern medical science, Psoriasis has
been called as incurable.
4.
Steroid and immunosuppressive drugs are
used for its treatment from which patient gets immediate benefit but after
sometime the disease arises again. Using of these drugs doesn’t completely
reduce the disease.
5.
All components of the selected drug
substance are easily accessible.
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