Holistic Approach To Psoriasis Treatment With Ayurveda
According to this shloka, ekkushta is defined as the disease in which there is no perspiration, is extensive (affects the large area) and looks like fish scales is known as ekakushta.
(Reference: Charak Samhita (Chikitsa Sthan): Chapter-7 and shloka-21)
Psoriasis is a chronic and inflammatory condition which is caused by the hyperproliferation of the keratinocytes in the epidermis with the well-defined erythematous lesion and slivery plaques with a predilection for the extensor surface and scalp.
In Ayurveda, it is related to kushtha in which kushtha means a disease which makes one’s skin ugly or disgraceful. It is classified into two main groups: mahakushta and kshudrakushta, which are again classified into seven types and eleven types. “Kushnati iti kushtha” which destroys twak and other dhatus is called as kushta.
What are The Causes of Psoriasis?
- Improper Dietary Habits: Improper dietary habits such as taking wrong food combinations: taking salt with milk etc.
- Environmental Factors: Environmental factors such as any chemical and mechanical injury, infections, overuse of medications or drugs, psychological stress, smoking, and bacterial infections, etc.
- Genetic Factors: Genetic factors are also responsible for psoriasis.
- Immunologic Factors: Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder in which there is a high level of dermal and circulating TNF. The lesions in this condition are associated with an increase in the activity of T cells in the underlying skin.
According to Ayurveda
- Aharaja Nidana: Intake of an excessive amount of certain foods like citrus fruits, heavy to digest foods, newly formed rice, curd, fish, buffalo milk, unrefined sesame oil, carbohydrate-rich foods, and food articles prepared from sugars. Improper food habits also play an important role in the etiology of kushtha.
- Viharaja Nidan: Excessive exposure to sun rays, sexual intercourse, sleep in the day time, suppressing the natural urges of the body, excessive physical exercise, and stress.
- Sansrgaja Nidana (Infection or Communicable disease): Kushtha is considered as the sansrgaja vyadhi in Ayurveda.
- Manasika Nidana (Behavioural factors): Worry, stress, antisocial activities, grief, and sinful activities.
- Kulaja Nidan (Sahaj): Kushtha vyadhi is also considered as the Adibala pravritta vyadhi which is called as the hereditary disorder.
- Poorva Janmakrata: According to Acharya Sushruta, if the person was suffering from kushtha roga in his previous life and if that person takes rebirth he again has the chances to develops kushtha in the present life.
It means that this disease is caused due to the nidan sevana which increases the tridosha and these doshas settle down in rakta, twak, ambu and mamsa. These vitiated doshas get accumulated in the dhatus (tissue elements) which cause kushtha.
What are the Symptoms of Psoriasis?
In earlier stages, the symptoms go undetected or mild symptoms may appear such as faint, small and dry patches on the skin.
The Symptoms Include
- Commonly has seen symptoms in the psoriasis patient – Red skin plaques often covered with loose and silver scales. Lesions present in it can be extensive, painful and itchy. Bleeding may occur but in very severe cases these patches merge with one another which covers an entire surface area of the body. Patches are raised and thick that ranges from pink-red salmon to red color and are covered by silvery scales.
- Redness on knee, elbow, scalp, and trunk because these are the main places in which symptoms of psoriasis are seen.
- Change in the nail surface and separation of the nail from its base.
- Plaques of silver scales may develop as loose flakes constantly shed.
Lakshana of Psoriasis
- Sparajnatva: Loss of sensation in the areas of skin lesion
- Atisweda or Asweda: Excessive sweating or no sweating
- Loma Harsha: Erection of skin hair due to cold or fear
- Kandu and Toda: Itching or pricking pain on the affected area
- Shrama and Klama: Exhaustion and fatigue due to mental instability
- Elevation of patches (Kotha) on the skin surface
- Twak Vivarnta: Discoloration of skin
- Shoolam: Severe pain on the affected and ulcerated areas.
- Vranaadhikam: Persistence of the ulcers
- Suptangata and Daha: Numbness and burning sensation on the skin.
Natural Treatment For Psoriasis
Planet Ayurveda offers effective and natural treatment for psoriasis which is psora care pack and it is 100% pure, natural and vegetarian. This pack strictly follows the principles of Ayurveda and is safe to be used as these ayurvedic formulations are free from various side effects.
- Navkarshik Churna
- Gleaming Skin, Hair, Nails Formula
- Neem Capsules
- Manjishtha Capsules
- Pitta Balance
- Gandhak Rasayan
- Radiant Skin, Hair, Nails Lotion
- Jatyadi Tailam
Product Description
1. Navkarshik Churna
Navkarshik churna is a natural and herbal formulation without any addition of chemicals in it. This churna contains amlaki, bibhitaki, haritaki, giloy, neem, Vacha, manjistha and daruharidra. As this churna contains triphla so it is very helpful in removing toxins from the body and provides strength to the immune system. Giloy present in it acts as a natural immunomodulator that improves the immunity and daruharidra acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Dosage: 1 teaspoon two times daily with plain water after meals.
2. Neem Capsules
Neem capsules contain pure neem leaves (Azadirachta indica) and these are rich in carbohydrates and fibers. These capsules are beneficial in balancing Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha and boost up the immune system of the body.
Dosage: 1 capsule two times a day with plain water after meals.
3. Manjistha Capsules
Manjista capsules boost up the immunity and increase the white blood cells level in the body. These capsules pacify the vitiated pitta and Kapha Dosha. It has the ability to penetrate deep into the tissues and neutralizes its effects. Manjista herb is very helpful in treating symptoms related to psoriasis.
Dosage: 2 capsules two times daily with water after food intake.
4. Pitta Balance
In psoriasis, there is an alteration in the digestive system which leads to an increase in the pitta dosha into rasa dhatu. These pitta balance capsules are effective in psoriasis as it alleviates the pitta dosha in the body and manages psoriasis.
Dosage: 1 capsule two times daily with plain water after the intake of food.
5. Gleaming Skin, Hair, Nails Formula
Gleaming Skin, Hair, Nails Formula by Planet Ayurveda is one of the Poly-herbal formulations. This formulation consists of herbs such as Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), etc. It consists of pitta balancing properties along with blood- purifying, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. As psoriasis is an Autoimmune condition, immunomodulatory properties of this product helps in managing this condition. Along with that as per Ayurveda this condition involves Pitta dosha and Rakta Dosha (Vitiation of Blood), these capsules being blood-purifying and Pitta Balancing in Nature aids in managing this condition by eliminating its causative factors.
Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with warm water after meal.
6. Gandhak Rasayan
Gandhak Rasayan is one of tablet formulation of Planet Ayurveda which consists of main ingredient Gandhak or Purified Sulphur. It is rejuvenating in nature, with sweet taste and pungent post-digestive effect. It is useful in skin diseases, and helps in the elimination of Ama (Endotoxins). So by eliminating Ama (Endotoxins) from the body this remedy is helpful in managing Psoriasis.
Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with warm water after meal.
7. Radiant Skin, Hair, Nails Lotion
Planet Ayurveda’s Radiant Skin, Hair, and Nails Lotion is an excellent solution for several skin disorders, thanks to its herbal ingredients and lack of side effects. This lotion contains herbs such as Coconut (Cocos nucifera), Neem (Azadirachta indica), and Curcumin (Curcuma longa), among others. This lotion helps manage Psoriasis symptoms since it has anti-inflammatory, healing, calming, antioxidant, and regenerative characteristics. Applying this lotion locally to the affected area is thus an effective technique to treat rashes, itching, burning sensations, and inflammation caused by psoriasis.
Dosage: For external use only, this Radiant Skin, Hair, Nails Lotion and Jatyadi Tailam can be mixed together and apply twice daily on the affected area after cleaning the area.
8. Jatyadi Tailam
Jatyadi Tailam is a Classical Ayurvedic Formulation that Planet Ayurveda formulated using the techniques mentioned in Classical Ayurvedic Texts. Herbs like Patola patra (Sterospermum chelonoides), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and Neem (Azadirachta indica), etc are including in this oil. For many years, its potent anti-inflammatory and soothing properties have been used to manage various conditions including Skin conditions, wounds in Fissures, Fistula and Piles. These properties helps in reducing inflammation in case of Psoriasis and aids in managing this condition.
Dosage: For external use only, this Jatyadi Tailam and Radiant Skin, Hair, Nails Lotion can be mixed together and apply twice daily on the affected area after cleaning the area
Dr. Vikram Chauhan
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