MANAGEMENT OF EKAKUSTHA (PLAQUE PSORIASIS) THROUGH INTEGRATED SHODHANA AND SHAMANA CHIKITSA: A SINGLE CASE STUDY

    January 2026 in “ Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) ”
    Dr. Subham Pradhan1, Dr. Swetanjali Behera2, Dr. Soumya Ranjan Das3, Dr. Jitendra Samal*4, Dr. Lijina Swain5
    TLDR An integrated treatment approach effectively managed plaque psoriasis, leading to complete symptom resolution and hair regrowth.
    A single case study explored the effectiveness of an integrated Shodhana-Shamana chikitsa protocol in treating a 33-year-old male with treatment-resistant Ekakustha, correlating with plaque psoriasis. The patient, who had widespread psoriasis for 12 months, underwent a treatment regimen including Nidana parivarjana, Deepana-Pachana, Snehapana, Abhyanga-Swedana, Virechana, and a 30-day Shamana therapy. The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score improved from severe to absent by Day 45, with complete resolution of symptoms and significant hair regrowth. The study concluded that this integrated approach effectively manages Ekakustha and recommended multicentric trials for further validation.
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