The Central Council for Ayurveda & Siddha, under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has developed the technology for above preparation.

Psoriasis is a chronic, recurrent papulo-squamous dermatosis with silvery grey scaling papules of plaques.  It is a commonly occurring condition and constitutes 2-4 percent of all cases of skin diseases One of the active principles Nimbidin isolated from the oil of azadirachta  azadirachta indica Linn (Nimba), a common drug widely used in various types of skin diseases in Ayurveda.  A bitter solid isolate (nimbatiktam) was studied clinically on diagnosed cases of psoriasis.  The drug was administered in capsule form twice a day for 60 days.  Lajjaalu keram applied externally (Mimosa pudica) There was significant improvement in symptoms like roughness, exfoliation etc.  about 87% of the patients got relieved from all these symptoms

CLINICAL TRIALS

362 Patient   with well-defined psoriatic lesions with no complications was taken for clinical trial. 60 % cases showed  good control without any relapse. A daily intake of about 2400 calories containing of non-vegetarian diet rich in proteins is provided. 

Necessary laboratory investigations including routine blood examinations like TC, DC, ESR, Biochemical examinations, L.F.T. skin biopsy were carried out besides having photographs of the case at different stages.

1.     Age below 15 years and above 60 years.

2.    Typical distribution of the Psoriatic lesions

Criteria for assessment and diagnosis

1.     Typical distribution of the Psoriatic lesions

2.      Well defined non-indurated, dry erythematous area with silvery layer scaling (30% of body surface involvement)

3.       The candle grease sign.

4.       Positive histopathological findings.