An open label single arm prospective clinical study on the combined effectiveness of Panchanimbakam Churna Vati and Pathyadi Lepa in Kitibha Kushta (Psoriasis)

Kitibha Kushta is mentioned under Kshudra and one among the Ashtamahagada. There involvement of Tridosha in all but predominance Dosha makes types & manifestations different. Psoriasis most common skin disorders. It a papulosquamous disorder characterized by sharply defined erythematosquamous lesions. chronic well known for its course remission exacerbation. Prevalence psoriasis adults varies from 0.44 to 2.8%, with much lower prevalence children. The combined formulations Panchanimbakam Churna Vati Pathyadi Lepa, Gadanigraha Yogaratnakara respectively, are indicated management Kushta. combination collectively contains Kushtaghna Dravyas has Katu, Tikta Kashaya Rasa, Laghu, Ruksha Guna, Ushna Veerya that helpful Samprapti Vighatana Vata Kapha dominant Material Methods: Among 30 registered participants, 25 completed treatment. They were administered orally 3 gm per day before food Lepa externally days. Lakshanas PASI score was assessed on 1st, 15th, 30th. For Statistical analysis, subjective parameters Cochran’s Q test followed McNemar test, objective Repeated Measures Anova Paired T-Test. Results: statistically significant improvement signs symptoms (Psoriasis)(p<0.05). Conclusion: effective (Psoriasis)