Abstract : Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects more than 100 million people globally. It is not just a cosmetic disease since it creates a huge impact on an individual’s lifestyle. It shows symptoms such as red inflamed and flaky patches on the skin. Psoriasis is said to be a multifactorial disease since it is caused mainly due to genetic and environmental factors such as stress, heavy alcohol consumption, infections such as strep throat, and also due to medications such as beta-blockers, antimalarials, lithium, etc. It is a well-known fact that conventional medications cannot be afforded by everyone and also causes toxicities, there is a need for alternative methods of treatment. Studies have found that many herbal medicines show antipsoriatic properties which can be used as alternatives in the treatment of the disease.There is no long-term treatment for the autoimmune illness and inflammatory condition known as psoriasis. An inflammatory, dry, and non-contagious skin condition is psoriasis. Different areas of the skin are affected by psoriasis, which is characterized by sharply scaly, erythematous plaques. Genetic, environmental, and immunological factors all contribute to the reasons. There are many different therapies on the market, some of which are pricey and have several adverse effects. Psoriasis is diagnosed with natural plants in Ayurveda. The elements and doshas are factors in ayurvedic medicine. The potential for anti-psoriatic action of herbal drugs is due to their safety and accessibility. Investigating proliferative activity is psoriasis. Herbal resources create a powerful, secure, and dependable treatment. In this review, different pathophysiological models used for the screening of psoriasis have been summarized along with various medicinal plants that are proven to have antipsoriatic properties.