Psoriasis Treatment in Ayurveda

Commonly, Psoriasis is misunderstood with Allergic Dermatitis (skin allergy) & Seborrheic Dermatitis (head allergy like dandruff). People don’t know about exact problem, people start self medication or start using chemical medicines or harmful antibiotics & drugs which just make the situation worse as the root source of this problem are stress & poor lifestyle because Psoriasis is an auto-immune disorder. Psoriasis treatment in Ayurveda is best and healthy treatment.

Now a day, Modern Treatment for Psoriasis includes topical treatment, Injection of Steroids, Immune Suppressing Drugs etc. to manage the skin conditions but the long term use of such drugs however has its own consequential complication.

For a solution, psoriasis affected patients must know that timely diagnosis of the problem, a controlled, balanced & nutritious diet along with stress free living and a well thought out Psoriasis Treatment in Ayurveda & Panchkarma supported by yoga will be the correct & safer path to manage and freedom from Psoriasis.

Based on Ayurveda, Psoriasis (Kitibh Kust) occurs due to vitiation of Vata, Kapha, Pitta & Rakta doshas. The intake of Incompatible Food, Accumulation of Toxins etc. considered as the two of the basic energies/humors, for maintaining our body equilibrium.

Aggregation of low intensity poisons, are the main changes occurs during it in the system. Poor dietary habits, consumption of food items that can’t be eaten together (dairy products with fish), over consumption of yogurt, dark gram, fish, harsh and salted things etc. can activate the pathogenesis.

Liquor and tobacco utilization will act as a catalyst here. Ayurveda do give emphasis to on the impact of anxiety & stress in the treatment stage of Psoriasis.

From the aspect of Ayurveda, Psoriasis Treatment in Ayurveda & Panchkarma is done by detoxification of the body or disposal of toxic material from the body fluids which are accomplished through "Panchakarma" medications. Psoriasis occurs due to vitiated pitta in the body. As liver is the place of Pitta in Ayurveda & body detoxification organ is according to current science, so patient is recommended to take some good herbs for liver care & detoxification.

Panchakarma treatment is better for psoriasis

With the aim of in good health control on Psoriasis, has a specific schedule comprised of curable Ayurveda Panchkarma treatment aspects that includes entirely 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. Vaman & Virechan is done by inducing sickness (Vamana) and purgation (Virechana)
3. Shirodhara of major detoxification ruled 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.

A strict diet rule need to be followed during the entire treatment period and it is better to continue as vegetarian diet. Non-Veg, Alcohols and salted and spicy thing have to be restricted. It is better to avoid junk food also.

Psoriatic must keep a state of mental calmness. At Deep Ayurveda, there are very effective Panchkarma treatment methods as well as herbal formulations for Psoriasis disease.

Here, the Astang Ayurveda hospital is situated at Bhubaneswar, India. It is the best Ayurveda hospital in India.

Dr AP Nayak delivered talk over Ayurveda to the faculties of Meiji University of Integrative medicine, Kyoto, Japan (Photos of Japan) on an invitation by the Meiji university management.