Hlo,
Yes, Panchavalkala lepa can be used for pimples, but for oily skin with long-standing acne (>6 months) there are better and more targeted Ayurvedic options that give clearer skin and prevent marks.
🧠 Ayurvedic Understanding Your pimples are mainly due to: Kapha + Pitta vitiation Excess oil (sneha), blocked pores Mild rakta dhatu dushti So treatment should: ✔ Reduce oil ✔ Cool Pitta ✔ Purify blood ✔ Dry acne without irritating skin
🌿 External Treatment (MOST IMPORTANT) ✅ Best Choice for You (Better than Panchavalkala)
1️⃣ Lodhradi Lepa (Highly Recommended) Ingredients (powder form): Lodhra – 2 parts Manjistha – 1 part Neem – 1 part How to apply: Mix ½ teaspoon powder with rose water Apply thin layer on pimples Keep for 20–25 minutes Wash with normal/cool water Frequency: 👉 Once daily (evening) 🔹 Controls oil, reduces redness, prevents scars 🔸 If Lodhradi is not available:
2️⃣ Panchavalkala Lepa (Acceptable but secondary option) Use only once daily Mix with rose water (not plain water) Do not leave beyond 20 minutes ⚠ Panchavalkala is more useful for oozing, infected acne, not chronic oily acne.
🌱 Ready-Made Ayurvedic Ointments (Easy & Effective) Choose ONE: ✔ Himalaya Clarina Ointment Apply thin layer Twice daily ✔ Vicco Turmeric (without sandalwood oil) Night application only 💊 Internal Medicines (Highly Recommended for Clear Skin)
1️⃣ Mahamanjisthadi Kwath 15 ml + 15 ml warm water Twice daily after food OR
2️⃣ Sarivadyasava 15 ml + equal water Twice daily after meals ⏳ Duration: 6–8 weeks
🥗 Diet Rules (VERY IMPORTANT) Avoid: ❌ Fried food ❌ Chocolate, bakery items ❌ Milk + salty food combination ❌ Excess curd, cheese Include: ✔ Warm water ✔ Fruits like papaya, apple ✔ Green vegetables ✔ Moong dal 🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid ❌ Scrubbing face ❌ Popping pimples ❌ Applying thick paste ❌ Frequent face washing (max 2 times/day)
⏳ When Will You See Results? Oil reduction: 7–10 days Fewer new pimples: 2–3 weeks Clearer skin: 6–8 weeks (with internal medicine)
Tq
Hello Thanks for asking about your skin. I totally get how pimples and those old chickenpox marks can mess with your confidence. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊
YOUR CONCERN
Basically, you’re dealing with a mix of: – Pimples (we call them Mukhadushika or Yauvan Pidika) – A slight imbalance in your body (Pitta–Kapha) – Some impurities in your blood (Rakta dushti) – Leftover chickenpox scars (Vrana shesha)
Ayurveda aims to fix things by – Sorting out those internal imbalances – Cleaning up your blood – Helping your digestion – Healing your skin from the outside
IS PANCHAVALKALA LEPA GOOD FOR PIMPLES?
Yeah, Panchavalkala lepa can help, but it’s not a magic bullet.
It’s good for: – Bringing down swelling – Helping with pimples that are oozing or infected – Active, red, painful acne
But it has downsides: – It can be pretty drying. – Not super good for scars or dark spots. – Using it too much might dry out your skin.
Panchavalkala lepa is fine for active pimples for a short time, but by itself, it won’t give you clear skin or get rid of scars.
AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
INTERNAL MEDICATION
1. Gandhak Rasayan Take 1 tablet twice a day after food with warm water. (Cleans your blood, cuts down on pimples and infections, and makes your skin feel better)
2. Manjisthadi ks tab 2-0-2 after food ( The best for acne marks and scars, and improves your skin tone.)
3. Arogyavardhini Vati 1-0-1 after food (if your digestion isn’t great or your skin is oily) Boosts liver function and keeps excess oil and pimples in check.
EXTERNAL CARE (Creams and Masks)
The Best Mask for Pimples + Scars
OPTION 1 (Really works):
–Mix Manjistha powder, Lodhra powder, and Neem powder with rose water or regular water. – Put a thin layer on your face. – Leave it for 15–20 minutes, 3–4 times a week.
OPTION 2 (For active pimples only):
– Mix Panchavalkala powder with rose water. – Only put this on the pimples, not your whole face. – Leave it for 10–15 minutes, 2–3 times a week.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE
❌ AVOID
* Greasy, fried, junk food * Too much sugar and chocolate * Mixing milk with salty or sour foods * Staying up late * Touching or popping your pimples
✅ INCLUDE
* Drinking warm water * Green veggies * Amla, pomegranate * Light, fresh meals * Getting enough sleep
FOR CHICKENPOX SCARS
Scars fade slowly, but they do fade if you stick with your routine. * The external masks are good. * The internal Manjistha and Gandhak Rasayan are key. * You’ll usually start seeing results in 6–8 weeks.
Yes, Ayurveda can absolutely help you get clear skin, but it needs a few things: * Cleaning up from the inside * Using the right stuff on the outside * Patience and doing it consistently
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Yes, you can use Panchavalkala lepa, but it may not be the most targeted choice for oily, acne-prone skin.
🌼 Better Ayurvedic Options for Pimples (Oily Skin) - Neem Lepa / Neem Paste - Strong antibacterial, reduces excess oil and infection. - Best for oily, acne-prone skin. - Manjistha Lepa (Rubia cordifolia) - Blood purifier, reduces pigmentation and scarring. - Helps achieve clearer skin over time. - Multani Mitti (Fuller’s Earth) + Rose Water - Absorbs excess oil, unclogs pores. - Cooling and soothing, ideal for oily skin. - Triphala Lepa - Detoxifying, balances Pitta and Kapha. - Gentle but effective for long-term skin clarity.
⚖️ Practical Routine for You
- Daily cleansing: Wash face with lukewarm water, avoid harsh soaps.
Weekly lepa: - Mix neem powder + rose water → apply as a thin layer, wash after 15–20 min. - Alternate with multani mitti + manjistha powder for oil control and glow.
Dietary support: - Reduce fried, spicy, and very oily foods. - Add bitter foods (karela, methi) and cooling drinks (buttermilk, coriander water).
Lifestyle: Adequate sleep, stress management, and hydration are crucial.
Warm Regards Dr.Anjali Sehrawat
HELLO,
You are suffering from pimples, chicken pox post scars . This means -Pitta agrravation= heat, redness, inflammation, pus -Kapha aggravation= stickiness, clogged pores, white pus -Rakta dhatu dushti= recurring boils, poor healing - Agnimandya (weak digestion)= certain food like rice don’t digest fully, creating ama (toxins) that circulate in the blood and show up as pimples
So the root issues is internal imbalance, not just skin surface dirt, That’s why soap or face wash alone isn’t solving it.
TREATMENT GOALS -correct digestion and metabolism(agni)= stop toxins from forming -purify blood= reduce pus and new breakouts - balance pitta + kapha= control oiliness and inflammation -heals scars and improve complexion -support long term skin health with diet, lifestyle, and stress control
PHASE WISE TREATMENT PLAN
PHASE 1= DETOX AND AMA PACHANA (first 5 days)
-Chitrakadi Vati= 2 tabs twice daily after meals
-Hingwastaka churna = 1/2 tsp with ghee before meals
On 6th day morning empty stomach 6 am take 50 gm of Trivrut leha with milk After this you will observe loose stools for 10-15 times , this will detox your whole body and remove excess pitta and kapha during procedure until loose motions stops kindly dont take any food just have lukewarm water
After motions stop completely have light digestible food like khichdi, rice gruel only for that day
this procedure is called virechana= removes excess pitta from liver, intestines, and blood
FROM 7TH DAY START PHASE 2 MEDICINES
1) NIMBA GHAN VATI= 500mg twice daily after meals -purifies blood, antimicrobial
2) GANDHAK RASAYANA= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =detoxifies skin, reduces pus, enhances healing
3) MANJISTHADI KASHAYA= 20 ml with equal water twice daily before meals =cleanses blood, reduces scars
4) ARIGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =balances liver, digestion, pitta
5) KHADIRARISHTA= 15ml with water after meals for long term detox
DURATION= 3 months minimum with consistency
PHASE 3= EXTERNAL CARE
1) FACE CLEANSING= wash with lukewarm water only, avoid harsh soaps
2) PASTE APPLICATION -Neem + Turmeric + Multani mitti paste weekly for pimples -Aloe vera gel (fresh) at night to cool and heal -Kumkumadi Taila at night on scars only-> for dullness and pigmenttion
=Keeps pores open, kills bacteria naturally supports healing without chemicals
PHASE 4= Lifestyle and Diet -Sleep= 10-11pm bedtime, 7-8 hrs sleep. Late night worsens pitta
-Avoid= daytime sleeping, junk for, fried/oily excess rice, dairy especially curd at night, non-veg, excess sugar, aerated drinks
FAVOUR -barley, wheat, millet instead of rice -green leafy vegetables, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, cucumber -fruits= amla , pomegranate , papaya -Spices= coriander, cumin, turmeric, fennel
HYDRATION -drink warm water or coriander water; avoid iced/cold drinks
PHASE 5= YOGA AND PRANAYAM
YOGA ASANAS -sarvangasana -matsyasana -bhujangasana =improves circulation and hormonal balance
PRANAYAM -Sheetali/sheetkri= cools pitta -Anulom vilom= balances doshas, reduces stress
WHY= stress and hormonal imbalance are major triggers to young adults
HOME REMEDIES -Apply paste of neem leaves or turmeric + sandalwood on pimples -Drink amla juice 20 ml daily= natural blood puriifier -Use honey + cinnamon paste as a spot application occasionally -Steam inhalation once a week with neem leaves in water-> open pores, clears toxins
-Pimples that last this long aren’t just " skin deep". They’re signal from inside- your digestion, blood and ifestyle -Ayurveda doesn’t just dr pimples; it corrects the root -Expect improvement in 6-12 weeks with consistent treatment, but scars may take longer time to fade like 3-6 months -Be patient and regular. Avoid picking/sqeeuzing pimples- that’s why the hols/scars are forming
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Drink buttermilk. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet. Stress free lifestyle
❌ Dont’s: ❌ Oily and Spicy food. Processed food. Preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles Papad Dried Fish Curd
💊 Medication: 💊
Cap. Marvin 2 caps twice a day before food Syp. Sarivadhyasav 3 tsp twice a day after food
Dermadew Acne Face wash Use 4-5 times a day
YES PANCHAVALKALA LEPA CAN BE USED FOR PIMPLES ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE OILY SKIN IT HELPS IN REDUCING INFLAMMATION DRYING ACTIVE PIMPLES AND CONTROLLING INFECTION BUT IT SHOULD BE USED PROPERLY
USE PANCHAVALKALA POWDER MIXED WITH ROSE WATER OR PLAIN WATER APPLY A THIN LAYER ONLY ON PIMPLES LEAVE FOR 15 TO 20 MINUTES THEN WASH WITH NORMAL WATER USE IT 3 TO 4 TIMES A WEEK NOT DAILY AS OVERUSE CAN DRY THE SKIN
FOR BETTER AND SAFER RESULTS YOU CAN ALSO USE NIMBA HARIDRA TABLET ONE TABLET TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD WITH WATER
GANDHAKA RASAYANA ONE TABLET TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD WITH WATER
FOR LOCAL APPLICATION YOU MAY USE JATYADI OINTMENT OR NIMBADI OINTMENT IN A VERY SMALL AMOUNT ONLY ON PIMPLES AT NIGHT
DO NOT SQUEEZE OR PICK PIMPLES
WITH REGULAR USE AND PATIENCE CLEARING OF SKIN IS POSSIBLE IN A FEW WEEKS
Only 2 medicines you need for local application and the other and most important is your diet. Spicy, fried. Junk and other food item you eat outside had to be cut to once or twice a month. Take these 1. Acnesta face pack 2. Kumkumadi oil for local application 30 ml use 1 drop only at night time and wash in the morning You will see results in 2 week
Panchavalkala lepa can be helpful in case of pimples
Panchavalkala lepa is a classical external Ayurvedic formulation prepared from the barks of five specific trees which are known for their strong healing anti inflammatory astringent and wound cleansing properties
The five barks used are Vata banyan Udumbara cluster fig Ashwattha peepal Plaksha white fig Parisha or sometimes Nyagrodha depending on classical reference
Panchavalkala lepa is mainly used where there is inflammation discharge infection non healing wounds ulcers boils abscesses post surgical wounds radiation burns fistula piles wounds cervical erosion bed sores diabetic ulcers and cancer related wounds with oozing or foul smell
Its primary actions are Shodhana cleansing of wound Ropana healing and granulation Stambhana controlling discharge and bleeding Kledahara reducing moisture pus and slough Vedanasthapana reducing pain and burning
Preparation method The bark powders are taken in equal quantity and finely sieved For lepa it is mixed with clean water Panchavalkala kwatha or depending on condition with honey ghee or rose water It is prepared fresh each time
Method of application The affected area should be cleaned first Apply a thick layer of lepa over the wound or inflamed area Cover with sterile gauze if required Usually applied once or twice daily Lepa should not be allowed to dry completely cracking should be avoided
Indications commonly used in clinical practice Infected wounds with discharge Radiation induced skin injury in cancer patients Post operative wound care Anal fissure piles and perianal wounds external application Cervical erosion and vaginal wounds as pichu or lepa under supervision Burning sensation redness swelling and oozing lesions
Precautions Not applied over very dry necrotic tissue without proper cleansing Avoid in extremely cold dry vata dominant ulcers
Apply kumkumadi oil for local application Mahamanjishtadi arishta 20 ml with equal amount of water bd after food
