Ayurveda 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.
Shathayu Ayurveda Retreat focuses on blood purification and balancing the effect on dosha and aiming for symptom free stage.
- Shodhana chikitsa (Detoxification) can be done through Panchakarma therapies like Vamana, Virechana, Rakta mokshna etc., for chronic cases of 5 plus years of psoriasis repeated detox may be advised
- Shamana chikitsa through proper management of internal medication and external applications
- Rasayana chikitsa (immunomodulation) to arrest recurring and boost immunity
- Changes in diet and lifestyle
- Management of Stress
Ayurvedic remedies for Psoriasis
- Jasmine flower paste to get rid of itching and reduce inflammation
- In order to reduce inflammation Guggul can be used.
- Neem to boost the immunity levels and to purify the blood in the body.
- To reduce inflammation, redness, and swelling turmeric can be used.
- Boswellia (Indian frankincense) to reduce inflammation and increase the immunity levels of the body.