Psoriasis (Kitibha / Eka Kushta) Shodhana Therapy Program

Psoriasis Shodhana Therapy Program

Duration: 9–12 Days Residential Program
Program Type: Classical Panchakarma Detox • Blood Purification • Immune Regulation

Understanding Psoriasis in Ayurveda

In Ayurveda, Psoriasis is correlated mainly with Kitibha Kushta / Eka Kushta, a chronic skin disorder involving:

• Vata–Kapha imbalance
  • Rakta Dushti (impure blood)
  • Pitta involvement
  • Toxin accumulation (Ama)

It is considered a chronic, relapsing condition that requires Shodhana (purification) along with long-term internal medicine support.

Treatment Philosophy

The main line of management focuses on:

• Removing accumulated toxins
  • Purifying blood (Rakta Shodhana)
  • Correcting metabolism
  • Balancing immune response
  • Preventing recurrence through seasonal detox (Ritu Shodhana)

Core Panchakarma Line of Treatment

1. Purva Karma (Preparation Phase)

Before major detox therapies:

Snehana (Internal & External Oleation)

Medicated ghee/oil is administered internally and externally.

Benefits:
• Loosens toxins
• Softens plaques
• Prepares body for detox

Swedana (Therapeutic Sudation)

Herbal steam therapy to mobilize toxins.

Benefits:
• Opens channels
• Reduces stiffness
• Enhances elimination

Main Shodhana Therapies

1. Vamana (Therapeutic Emesis)

Especially useful when Kapha dominance is present.

Benefits:
• Eliminates deep-seated toxins
• Reduces itching and scaling
• Helps control recurrence

2. Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation)

Very important in Psoriasis due to Pitta–Rakta involvement.

Benefits:
• Blood purification
• Reduces inflammation
• Improves skin texture
• Controls flare-ups

3. Rakta Mokshana (Bloodletting Therapy)

Performed based on condition severity.

Methods may include:
• Jalauka (Leech Therapy)
• Siravedha (controlled bloodletting)

Benefits:
• Removes vitiated blood
• Reduces redness and burning
• Helps in thick plaque reduction

Supportive Upakarma (Adjunct Therapies)

Takradhara

Medicated buttermilk therapy over the scalp/body.

Benefits:
• Reduces stress-triggered flare
• Calms Pitta
• Improves sleep

Local Lepana / Herbal Applications

Used to soften plaques and reduce itching.

Seasonal Detox (Ritu-based Shodhana)

Because Psoriasis is recurrent, seasonal purification (every 4–6 months) is recommended to:

• Prevent relapse
  • Maintain skin clarity
  • Stabilize immune response

Program Structure (9–12 Days)

Exact schedule customized according to:

• Patient strength
  • Chronicity
  • Skin severity
  • Associated conditions

Diet Protocol During Treatment

Strict diet discipline is essential.

Recommended:

• Moong dal soup
  • Old rice
  • Bottle gourd
  • Neem-based preparations
  • Warm water

Strictly Avoid:

• Curd
  • Seafood
  • Excess salt
  • Fermented food
  • Junk/processed food
  • Milk + salty combinations

Lifestyle Guidance

• Early sleep routine
  • Stress management
  • Avoid day sleeping
  • Avoid excessive sun exposure during flare
  • Gentle yoga & pranayama

Recommended:

• Anulom Vilom
  • Bhramari
  • Meditation

Expected Clinical Outcomes

Patients may experience:

• Reduction in itching
  • Decrease in scaling
  • Thinner plaques
  • Reduced redness
  • Improved digestion
  • Better stress tolerance

Long-term control depends on:
• Seasonal detox
• Diet compliance
• Post-treatment medicine adherence

Investigations (Before & After)

• CBC
  • ESR
  • CRP
  • Liver Function Test
  • Kidney Function Test
  • Blood Sugar
  • Vitamin D

If required:
• Thyroid profile
• Autoimmune markers

Post-Treatment Medicine Support (Very Important)

After discharge, patients are advised to continue:

• Rakta Shodhak medicines
  • Kushta Nashak herbal formulations
  • Digestive correction medicines
  • Mild Rasayana for immune balance

Duration: 3–6 Months minimum

Monthly follow-up recommended.

Ideal Candidates

• Chronic Psoriasis patients
  • Recurrent flare cases
  • Patients dependent on steroids (under medical supervision tapering plan)
  • Patients seeking natural immune regulation

(Not a replacement for emergency dermatological care.)

Program Includes

• Ayurvedic physician consultation
  • Complete Panchakarma protocol
  • Vamana / Virechana
  • Rakta Mokshana
  • Supportive therapies
  • Diet & lifestyle counseling
  • Post-discharge medicine plan

Contact

Website
www.theclassicveda.com

Email
theclassicveda@gmail.com

Phone
+91 9449587901

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