AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT & TREATMENT FOR PSORIASIS

Ayurveda believes that impurities in the blood related to emotional aspects are the cause of the disease. Psoriasis is believed to occur due to reduction in all three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in varying degree, but mainly Vata and Kapha according to the Ayurvedic treatments.

The Vata mainly causes pain, dryness and scaling of skin. Pitha vitiation leads to burning feeling, redness, inflammation etc. and that of Kapha causes rashes, itching, discharge, thickening of skin etc. From these symptoms, the involvement of Dosha is analysed carefully in each patient, which is most important in the management of the disease.

The irregular lifestyle, consumption of foodstuffs such as dairy products with fish, yogurt, paneer, black gram, seafood sour and salted items that are advised not to be eaten together which activates the pathogenesis. The consumption of alcohol and tobacco will act as a catalyst here. Ayurveda also looks on to the effect of stress in the pathogenesis of Psoriasis.

Treatments

PANCHKARMA TREATMENT FOR PSORIASIS
With the aim of better control on Psoriasis, Ayurveda also has a specific schedule comprised of various Panchkarma treatment aspects that includes purely herbal originated internal and external medications. A Rough idea of this complete Panchkarma treatment is as follows: 1. Consumption of medicated ghee, considering the Dosha type of the Psoriasis and the person, for 7 to 10 days. 2. Vamana & Virechana – It is done by inducing vomiting (Vamana) and purgation (Virechana) 3. Shirodhara – The above detoxification is followed by medicated Oil or Buttermilk dripping overhead (Shirodhara) and pasting the entire body with a paste of medicines and mud. 4. Vasties (medicated enemas) – these are being done for 8-10 days and internal medicines like herbal formulations, herbal concoctions, and medicated ghee need to be consumed for at least 120 to 180 days. 5. Shamana Chikitsa through proper management of internal medication and external applications 6. Rasayana Chikitsa (immunomodulation) to arrest recurring and boost immunity 7. Changes in diet and lifestyle 8. Herbal medicines or herbal concoctions can also be consumed. Basthies are medical and herbal enemas which should be taken for 8 days. 9. You can also remove impurities from your body by means of vomiting and purging. 10. You can also cure psoriasis by covering your entire body in a paste of mud. 11. Jasmine flower paste to get rid of itching and reduce inflammation 12. In order to reduce inflammation Guggul can be used. 13. Neem to boost the immunity levels and to purify the blood in the body. 14. To reduce inflammation, redness, and swelling turmeric can be used. 15. Boswellia (Indian frankincense) to reduce inflammation and increase the immunity levels of the body. View

PANCHKARMA TREATMENT FOR PSORIASIS

With the aim of better control on Psoriasis, Ayurveda also has a specific schedule comprised of various Panchkarma treatment aspects that includes purely herbal originated internal and external medications. A Rough idea of this complete Panchkarma treatment is as follows:

1. Consumption of medicated ghee, considering the Dosha type of the Psoriasis and the person, for 7 to 10 days.

2. Vamana & Virechana – It is done by inducing vomiting (Vamana) and purgation (Virechana)

3. Shirodhara – The above detoxification is followed by medicated Oil or Buttermilk dripping overhead (Shirodhara) and pasting the entire body with a paste of medicines and mud.

4. Vasties (medicated enemas) – these are being done for 8-10 days and internal medicines like herbal formulations, herbal concoctions, and medicated ghee need to be consumed for at least 120 to 180 days.

5. Shamana Chikitsa through proper management of internal medication and external applications

6. Rasayana Chikitsa (immunomodulation) to arrest recurring and boost immunity

7. Changes in diet and lifestyle

8. Herbal medicines or herbal concoctions can also be consumed.
Basthies are medical and herbal enemas which should be taken for 8 days.

9. You can also remove impurities from your body by means of vomiting and purging.

10. You can also cure psoriasis by covering your entire body in a paste of mud.

11. Jasmine flower paste to get rid of itching and reduce inflammation

12. In order to reduce inflammation Guggul can be used.

13. Neem to boost the immunity levels and to purify the blood in the body.

14. To reduce inflammation, redness, and swelling turmeric can be used.

15. Boswellia (Indian frankincense) to reduce inflammation and increase the immunity levels of the body.

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HERBS USED FOR PSORIASIS
• Manjistha (Rubia Cordifolia) • Aloe vera - Use as a topical cream. • Neem (Azadirachta Indica) • Haritaki (Terminalis Chebula) • Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis) • Daruharidra (Berberis Aristata) • Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) • Tea tree oil • Turmeric - Use as a topical cream. • Capsaicin- Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers- Use it as a topical cream. Medicinal plants were used by 81 (54.4%) patients with psoriasis. Patients used 33 medicinal plants belonging to 26 families. Plants belonging to Lamiaceae and Leguminosae were the most commonly used by the study patients were the most frequently used medicinal plants to treat psoriasis. Leaves and fruits were the most commonly used parts by the study patients. Paste was the most commonly used form of preparation. The use of medicinal plants was significantly associated with age and monthly household income of the patients. Enhancement of immunity, improving conventional therapy and reduction of side effects were the most commonly self-reported reasons for using medicinal plants. POTENTIAL RISKS It’s important to be careful when using herbal remedies. Botanical products can interact with your other medications. It’s also important to be vigilant about allergies. Always test a new topical ointment or cream on a small part of your skin that isn’t affected by your psoriasis before you use it on a psoriasis flare. If you have any sort of redness, hives, or itching from a topical cream, don’t use that product as a psoriasis treatment. Don’t apply it to a flare that has an open wound. View

HERBS USED FOR PSORIASIS

• Manjistha (Rubia Cordifolia)
• Aloe vera - Use as a topical cream.
• Neem (Azadirachta Indica)
• Haritaki (Terminalis Chebula)
• Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis)
• Daruharidra (Berberis Aristata)
• Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia)
• Tea tree oil
• Turmeric - Use as a topical cream.
• Capsaicin- Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers- Use it as a topical cream.

Medicinal plants were used by 81 (54.4%) patients with psoriasis. Patients used 33 medicinal plants belonging to 26 families. Plants belonging to Lamiaceae and Leguminosae were the most commonly used by the study patients were the most frequently used medicinal plants to treat psoriasis. Leaves and fruits were the most commonly used parts by the study patients. Paste was the most commonly used form of preparation. The use of medicinal plants was significantly associated with age and monthly household income of the patients. Enhancement of immunity, improving conventional therapy and reduction of side effects were the most commonly self-reported reasons for using medicinal plants.

POTENTIAL RISKS
It’s important to be careful when using herbal remedies. Botanical products can interact with your other medications. It’s also important to be vigilant about allergies. Always test a new topical ointment or cream on a small part of your skin that isn’t affected by your psoriasis before you use it on a psoriasis flare. If you have any sort of redness, hives, or itching from a topical cream, don’t use that product as a psoriasis treatment. Don’t apply it to a flare that has an open wound.

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AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT & TREATMENT FOR PSORIASIS
Ayurveda believes that impurities in the blood related to emotional aspects are the cause of the disease. Psoriasis is believed to occur due to reduction in all three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in varying degree, but mainly Vata and Kapha according to the Ayurvedic treatments. The Vata mainly causes pain, dryness and scaling of skin. Pitha vitiation leads to burning feeling, redness, inflammation etc. and that of Kapha causes rashes, itching, discharge, thickening of skin etc. From these symptoms, the involvement of Dosha is analysed carefully in each patient, which is most important in the management of the disease. The irregular lifestyle, consumption of foodstuffs such as dairy products with fish, yogurt, paneer, black gram, seafood sour and salted items that are advised not to be eaten together which activates the pathogenesis. The consumption of alcohol and tobacco will act as a catalyst here. Ayurveda also looks on to the effect of stress in the pathogenesis of Psoriasis. View

AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT & TREATMENT FOR PSORIASIS

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EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR PSORIASIS
Some ayurvedic medicine can be used for psoriasis treatment like arogya vardhini vati, kutaki, ras manikya, Giloy ghan vati and some special developed medicines must be taken after consulting an Ayurvedic expert. In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions! View