Ayurvedic treatment for Psoriasis

Psoriasis means–

Ayurvedic treatment for Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease that affects the skin. There is currently no cure in the western medical system, but Ayurvedic treatments can help a lot to overcome from this chronic ailment. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriasis plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes on a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. In contrast to eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the exterior aspect of the joint.  The disorder is a chronic recurring condition which varies in severity from minor localized patches to complete body coverage.  Psoriasis is seen worldwide, in all races, and both sexes. Although psoriasis can be seen in people of any age, from babies to seniors, most commonly patients are first diagnosed in their early adult years. Patients with more severe psoriasis may have social embarrassment, job stress, emotional distress, and other personal issues because of the appearance of their skin.

Probable Causes of Psoriasis:

• Habit of overeating
• Intake of contradictory and toxic food articles
• One who repeatedly eating of preserved food items which are oily and  heavy to digest
• Intake of excessive hot or cold food repeatedly
• Intake of foods like excess amount of curd, sour substances, salt, fish and sesame oil with jaggery
• Repeatedly having cold water bath immediately after intensive exposure to sun
• Having food during indigestion and when previous meal is not properly digested
• Sleep during day time regularly (except one become very much tired)
• Perform sexual intercourse after taking meal until it will not digest completely
• Indulge in  sinful activity
• Insult of elders and saints
• Bad deeds of past and present life

Classification of Psoriasis:
In the western medical system, it can be classified under following headings-

• Plaque psoriasis: This is the most common type of psoriasis. It is characterized by raised, red lesions covered with silvery white scales. The scales are caused by a building up of dead skin cells. It may appear on the knees, elbows, scalp, trunk or any other skin surface.
• Guttate psoriasis: It is characterised by numerous small red dots of psoriasis. The lesions may have some scaling. These numerous spots of psoriasis appear over large areas of the body, such as the trunk, limbs, and scalp.
• Inverse psoriasis: This is usually found in the folds of the skin in the armpits, groin, under an overweight stomach or under the breasts. It appears as smooth, red lesions without scaling and may cause irritation due to rubbing and sweating.
• Pustular psoriasis: It is characterized by blisters filled with pus on the skin. The blisters are not infectious. It may be found on the hands and feet or may be spread all over. The skin under and surrounding pustules is red and tender.
• Psoriatic arthritis: About 10% to 30% of the patients with psoriasis may develop a form of arthritis called psoriatic arthritis. This may cause redness and swelling, primarily on the hands, feet, knees, hips, elbows and spine. It may cause stiffness, pain and joint damage.
• Nail psoriasis: produces a variety of changes in the appearance of finger and toe nails. These changes include discolouring under the nail plate, pitting of the nails, lines going across the nails, thickening of the skin under the nail, and the loosening and crumbling of the nail.
• Erythrodermic psoriasis: involves the widespread inflammation and exfoliation of the skin over most of the body surface. It may be accompanied by severe itching, swelling and pain. It is often the result of an exacerbation of unstable plaque psoriasis, particularly following the abrupt withdrawal of systemic treatment. This form of psoriasis can be fatal, as the extreme inflammation and exfoliation disrupt the body’s ability to regulate temperature and for the skin to perform barrier functions.

In Ayurveda, Psoriasis can be consider under one on the following varieties-

1)   Mandala Kushtha: (A variety of Psoriasis)
Picture of Mandala Kushtha:

Mandal Kushtha (Psoriasis)

Mandal Kushtha (Psoriasis)

Symptoms of Mandala Kushtha:
1)   Usually circular in shape and stable
2)   Slowly developed
3)   Unctuous
4)   Heavy presentation
5)   Elevated with smooth, fixed margins
6)   Having whitish and red discolouration
7)   Pervaded with white hair lines with copious, thick, white and slimy discharge
8)   With  copious oozing & organisms/ maggots
9)   Developed by vitiated Kapha Dosha or Kapha Dosha dominance
10) Some of the Ayurvedic physicians consider this one is a variety of Psoriasis.

Ayurvedic treatment for Mandala Kushtha: Ayurvedic treatment of Psoriasis:

• Vamana karma (medicated vomiting) should be advised first
• External application: Skintone oil (Siddham Ayurveda’s), Nimba taila (Nimaba oil), Karanja taila (Karanja oil), Arka taila (Arka oil), Cutisora oil(Vasu Pharma), Deboskin oil (Dhanvantri Pharma)
• Bathing Water: , The patient of Psoriasis has to be used mixture of Ayurvedic herbs given below mixed with bathing water.
  1) Bark and leaves of Nimba (Azadirachta indica) and Patola (Trichosanthes dioica)
  2) Bark of Khadira (Acacia catechu)
  3) Leaves of Aargwadha (Cassia fistula) and bark of Kutaja ( Holarrhena antidysenterica)
  4) Triphala (Fruits of Haritaki(Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki(Terminalia bellerica) and Aamalaki(Emblica officinalis))
• Internal Medicine:
  Vati (Tablets): Kalingadi vati, Pathyadi ghanvati, Panchtikta guggulu, Rasavanti ghanvati
  Kwath (Decoction): Triphala kwath, Pathyadi kwath, Aragwadhadi kwath, Asanadi kwath, Laghu manjishthadi kwath
  Churna (Powders): Triphala churna, Haridra churna (Turmeric powder)

2) Ek-kushtha: (A variety of Psoriasis):
Picture of Ek-kushtha:

Ek kushtha (Psoriasis)

Ek kushtha (Psoriasis)

Symptoms of Ek-kushtha:
1)    Looks like Scales of a fish
2)    The person doesn’t get sweat in the affected area
3)    Rough & course on touch
4)    Extensive in size
5)    Developed by vitiated Vata & Kapha or Vata & Kapha doshas dominance
6)    Some of the Ayurvedic physicians consider this one is a variety of Psoriasis.
Ayurvedic treatment for Ek-kushtha/ Ayurvedic treatment for Psoriasis:

• External application: Skintone oil (Siddham Ayurveda’s), Shatdhauta grita- Grita (clarified butter) washed in water for hundred times, Jivantyadi Malahar (Ointment)
• Internal application:
  Kwath (Decoction)– OPD CHEK Decoction (Siddham Ayurveda’s), Triphala kwath, Laghu manhishthadi kwath (Note: Freshly prepared decoction mixed with cow’s ghee/clarified butter is advisable);
  Vati (Tablets) – Tab. Samsamani  vati (Punarvasu Pharma- Nadiad), Tab. B-Clear (Siddham Ayurveda’s);
  Granules– Allergin granules (Nagarjuna Herbal Products, Kerala);
  Intake of Medicated grita– Mahatiktaka grita, Panchtikta grita, Khadira grita, Patola grita, Guduchi grita, Haridra grita, Triphala grita, Nimba grita or Patola grita is advisable.
• Purification of body by ‘Panchkarma Treatments’ is advisable.

3) Charmakhya: (A variety of Psoriasis):
Picture of Charmakya:

Charmakhya (Psoriasis)

Charmakhya (Psoriasis)

Symptoms of Charmakhya:
1)    Skin of the affected area is looks like the elephant’s skin
2)    Spreading in the vast area
3)    Developed by vitiated Vata & Kapha or Vata & Kapha doshas dominance
4)    Some of the Ayurvedic physicians consider this one is a variety of Psoriasis
Ayurvedic treatment for Charmakhya/ Ayurvedic treatment for Psoriasis:

• External application: Shatdhauta grita- Grita (clarified butter) washed in water for hundred times, Jivantyadi Malahar (Ointment) or Skintone oil (Siddham Ayurveda’s) should be applied locally.
• Internal application:
  Kwath (Decoction)– OPD CHEK Decoction (Siddham Ayurveda’s), Triphala kwath, Laghu manhishthadi kwath (Note: Freshly prepared decoction mixed with cow’s ghee/clarified butter is advisable);
  Vati (Tablets) – Tab. Samsamani  vati (Punarvasu Pharma- Nadiad), Tab. B-Clear (Siddham Ayurveda’s);
  Granules– Allergin granules (Nagarjuna Herbal Products, Kerala);
  Intake of Medicated grita– Mahatiktaka grita, Panchtikta grita, Khadira grita, Patola grita, Guduchi grita, Haridra grita, Triphala grita, Nimba grita or Patola grita is advisable.
• Purification of body by ‘Panchkarma Treatments’ is advisable.

4) Charmadal: (A variety of Psoriasis):
Picture of Charmadal:

Charmadal (Psoriasis)

Symptoms of Charmadal:
1)    The colour of affected skin is red
2)    There is itching
3)    Attended with eruption
4)    It is painful
5)    There is scaling of the skin
6)    Tender on touch
7)    Developed by vitiated Pitta & Kapha or Pitta & Kapha doshas dominance
8)    Some of the Ayurvedic physicians consider this one is a variety of Psoriasis

Ayurvedic treatment for Charmadal/ Ayurvedic treatment for Psoriasis:

• Panchkarma treatment (Medicated vomiting followed by medicated purgation) should be advised prior to the palliative treatment or the person is advised to take ‘Clear Vit’ powder (Siddham Ayurveda’s) four teaspoonfuls mix with the equal quantity Honey and around half to one glass of Water early in the morning and with empty stomach. The person is advised not to eat anything after consuming of the Clear Vit mixture until he feels hungry.
• External application: ‘Argwadhadi lepa’ (Paste) or ‘Glow skin-pack’ (Siddham Ayurveda’s) mixed with water should be applied twice a day;
• Internal Medicine:
  Vati (Tablets): Rasavanti ghanvati, Pathyadi ghanvati, Tab. B-Clear (Siddham Ayurveda’s);
  Kwath (Decoction): OPD CHEK Decoction (Siddham Ayurveda’s), Triphala kwath, Pathyadi kwath, Laghu manjishthadi kwath, Asanadi kwath;
  Medicated wines: Khadirarishtha

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