Correspondence Address:
Dr. Kalpana R. Chavhan Associate Professor, Department of Agadtantra, Govt Ayurved College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India Email - drkalpanachavhan@gmail.com Mobile no: 9422167952
Date of Acceptance: 2025-11-17
Date of Publication:2025-12-06
Article-ID:IJIM_471_12_25 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: Non declared
How To Cite This Article: Chavhan K., Dhepe A., Gaur M. Ayurvedic Management of Kitibh Kushta (Guttate Psoriasis)with Special Reference to Dushi Visha: A Case Report.Int J Ind Med 2025;6(11):51-55 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2025.61107
Guttate psoriasis is an immune-mediated dermatological disorder that can be correlated with Kitibh Kushta in Ayurveda, which arises due to vitiation of Vata and Kapha Doshas and the influence of Dushi Visha a latent toxin formed by chronic exposure to incompatible food or incomplete metabolism. A 28-year-old male patient presenting with multiple erythematous, scaly papules over both shins and forearms was treated through a comprehensive Ayurvedic approach emphasizing Dushi Visha detoxification and Rasayana therapy. The treatment included Dushivishari Agada, Patolakaturohinyadi Kashaya, Guduchyadi Kashaya, Aragwadhadi Malahatikta Ghrita, and Eladi Taila for 60 days, with regular PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) assessment. Marked clinical improvement was noted, with a reduction in erythema, scaling, and lesion thickness, and the PASI score decreased from 3.2 to 0.8 within 30 days. This case demonstrates that Ayurvedic management focusing on Dushi Visha elimination and Rasayana therapy can effectively improve clinical outcomes and reduce disease severity in Kitibh Kushta (Guttate Psoriasis).
Keywords: Kitibh Kushta, Guttate Psoriasis, Dushi Visha, Dushivishari Agada, Ayurveda, PASI.
