Skin Diseases And How Ayurveda Helps

 


Skin is the most exposed organ of our body and that is one of the main reasons why Skin gets afflicted with diseases and infections. While there are creams and medicines to alleviate skin issues, these solutions could incite side effects. However, Ayurveda — one of the oldest healthcare system, offers natural and holistic solutions to tackle skin issues. Failing to treat Skin diseases can potentially lead to more malicious conditions and diseases like cancer. Therefore, it’s of utmost importance to treat Skin diseases at the earliest.

As per Ayurveda, our body consists of three doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and it’s when the dosha balance disrupts, Skin diseases or any disease for that matter arise. Improper diet and an unhealthy lifestyle can be vital the reasons for the imbalance of doshas. Skin disorders can vary from rough appearance and redness to burning sensation and swelling. In Ayurveda, skin problems like dryness and roughness of the skin are said to be the result of Vata imbalance. Now, problems like pus, ulceration, burning pain and redness are said to be caused due to Pitta imbalance. Whereas, issues like swelling, discolouration, etc are termed as Kapha skin disorders. Luckily, such disorders can be treated and healed in Ayurveda, that too holistically. In most of the cases, practitioners prescribe tweak in diet and lifestyle. Additionally, herbs are also prescribed. However, for some diseases, personalized natural therapies are recommended. Let’s hop into those treatments

Ayurvedic Treatments for Skin diseases

Vamana
Vamana is a therapeutic therapy which is one of the five processes of panchakarma therapy — Ayurvedic Detoxification therapy. Vamana is simply a medicated vomiting process in which the patient is given herbs to induce vomiting. This helps to remove the toxins in the body that are causing skin disorders. Moreover, the blockages of the channels of skin are also removed, paving the way for a healthier skin

Virechana
Virechana is another cleansing therapy which is a part of Panchakarma. Similar to Vamana, this therapy also aims at eliminating the toxins within the body. However, the method is a tad different. Here, it’s not induced vomiting but induced purgation by giving the patient some herbal purgatives. Virechana is handy in reducing problems like skin inflammation.

Nasya
Nasya is a cleansing therapy in which herbalized substances like herbal oils, ghee, herbal powders, etc are administered through nostrils to detoxify and rejuvenate the body. Here the substance administered differs according to the body type of the patient. Nasya is a commonly used therapy that is helpful is tackling migraines, sinusitis etc. Apart from that, it’s highly beneficial in healing Acne.

Bloodletting
In Ayurveda, Bloodletting is called Rakthamokshana and it’s stated in the books of Ayurveda that blood can carry vitiated doshas to other parts of the body, thus inciting diseases. Bloodletting by Leeches, Prachana karma (Piercing and releasing impure blood) and Sira Vyadha (Venesection) are the bloodletting techniques practised in Ayurveda.
Bloodletting not only removes impure blood but also enhances blood circulation, ultimately healing the disease

Ayurvedic Supplements
In the Ayurvedic world, there are multifarious supplements that help in healing skin disorders. Some of them are Nalpamaradi Keram — An oil extracted from fig tree which helps alleviate infections, Winsoria Oil — An beneficial oil for psoriasis, Nimbadi Kwath — Best for inflammation, Kumkumadi Oil — useful for pimples and marks, Mahathikthakam Ghrita — Oftenly used for treating eczema and the list goes on.

Diet Plans & Lifestyle changes
Most of the times, the reason for skin diseases and disorders are unhealthy diet and lifestyle habits. As per Ayurveda, when the diet and lifestyle are balanced, the imbalanced dosha also will be balanced, eventually healing diseases. Be it skin diseases or any diseases, Ayurvedic practitioners often recommend to bring some tweaks to diet and lifestyle as it can lead to enhanced health.

Today, there are hundreds of skin disorders but luckily there is no disease that can’t be treated. If you want to treat skin diseases in the most natural way, try Ayurveda. You won’t regret it! Whilst your disease is cured, your mind is also brought to perfect balance, providing you with holistic wellness

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