A Randomized Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Kushtha Kuthar Rasa with Snuhyadi Taila versus Conventional Therapy in the Management of Kitibha Kushtha W.S.R. Psoriasis
Author : Dr. Sumit Kala and Dr. Nitusing Rathod
Abstract :
Background: Kitibha Kushtha is described in Ayurveda as a type of Kshudra Kushtha characterized by Shyava or Krishna Varna, Rukshata, Parushata, and Kandu. These clinical features closely resemble psoriasis, a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory dermatosis with frequent relapses and considerable psychosocial burden.
Aim: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of Kushtha Kuthar Rasa with Snuhyadi Taila versus conventional therapy in the management of Kitibha Kushtha (psoriasis).
Materials and Methods: A randomized, open-label, comparative clinical study was conducted on 60 patients diagnosed with Kitibha Kushtha. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups. Group A received Kushtha Kuthar Rasa orally along with external application of Snuhyadi Taila, while Group B received standard conventional topical therapy. Assessment was done using classical Ayurvedic parameters and Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI). Statistical analysis was performed using paired and unpaired tests.
Results: Group A showed statistically highly significant improvement in subjective and objective parameters, including PASI score reduction, compared to Group B (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Kushtha Kuthar Rasa with Snuhyadi Taila is effective, safe, and superior to conventional therapy in the management of Kitibha Kushtha (psoriasis).
Keywords :
Kitibha Kushtha, Psoriasis, PASI, Kushtha Kuthar Rasa, Snuhyadi Taila.
