Key words: Granthi visarpa, Pustular psoriasis, Rasa gandhaka mezuku, Nandi mezuku ,Nimbadi and Triphala
Abstract
Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is an extremely rare type of psoriasis that can be present in a variety of forms. Unlike the most general and common forms of psoriasis, GPP usually covers the entire body and has pus-filled blisters rather than plaques. The most prominent symptom is sheeted, pinhead-sized, sterile, sub-corneal pustules. Ayurveda addresses this condition as Granthi Visarpam, one of the most dreaded ailments. It is caused as a result of the vitiation of Kapha,Vata and Raktha doshas and are characterized by painful blisters all over the body associated with fever, dyspnoea, cough, diarrhea, nausea, dryness of mouth and giddiness. Ayurveda advocates many therapeutic measures including sodhana and samana methods to control this ailment. In this present study, 7 patients with Granthi Visarpam were administered classical preparations viz. Maha tiktakam kwatha, Aragwadhadi Kwatha, Panchanimbadi vati, Gopichandanadi gutika and Nalpamaradi Tailam. Besides these classical preparations, all the 7 patients were given a traditional medicine constituting Rasa gandhaka mezuku, Nandi mezuku and Triphala orally and Sarvanga dhara with Nimbadi and Thriphala Kwatha externally. 6 of the 7 patients tried in the study showed significant recovery from the ailment while one had poor progress. The unique administration of the trial drugs helped to recover from the plaques and blisters restoring normalcy due to their detoxifying and healing properties.
Corresponding Author: Special Grade Asst. Medical officer, Govt.Ayurveda Dispensary, Shengottai-627809 Phone;04633 234350. E-mail- drharisengottai@yahoo.com