Comparative evaluation of Chakramarda ointment and Psoralin ointment along with Guduchi capsule in the management of KitibhaKushtha (Psoriasis)

Abstract

In Ayurveda skin disorders are mentioned under Kushtharogaadhikar and categorized into seven Mahakushthas and eleven Kshudrakushthas. Among all the Kshudrakushthas, Kitibhakushtha is one of the types. Sign & Symptoms of Kitibhakushtha  are  Kina Khara Sparsham (rough on touch), Shyava Varna (blackish brown color) and Kandu (itching). It is a Tridoshaja with the predominance of Vata-Kapha along with the involvement of Twak, Rakta, Mamsa and Lasika in the Samprapti. Nidanas of KitibhaKushtha are Aaharaj, Viharaj, Upsargaja and Krimija. KitibhaKushtha can be correlated with psoriasis due to similarities in symptoms. Aim and objectives: -Evaluation of comparative efficacy of Chakramarda ointment versus Psoralin ointment with capsule Guduchi internally in the management of Kitibha Kushtha (Psoriasis).

Material and Methods - This study comprises a total of 60 patients in which patients in Group A were treated with Chakramarda ointment once daily in the morning after bath and 2 Guduchi capsules 500mg thrice a day internally whereas patients in Group B were treated with Psoralin ointment once daily in the morning after bath and 2 Guduchi capsules 500 mg thrice a day internally for 30 days. Patients were assessed for subjective parameters like Kandu, Shyav Krishna Varna and Rookshata and objective parameter PASI scale. Result – Significant improvement was observed in Subjective and Objective parameters. Conclusion- Chakramarda ointment is as efficacious as Psoralin ointment in the treatment of KitibhaKushtha. Hence Kitibha Kushtha can be effectively managed with Chakramarda ointment.