Psoriasis treatment in Ayurveda – can it really heal my skin? - #16550

Psoriasis, in Ayurveda, is often linked to an imbalance in Pitta and Vata doshas, leading to inflammation and dryness in the skin. It’s crucial to identify what triggers this imbalance, which can be diet, stress, or lifestyle factors. Spicy, oily, and heavy foods can aggravate Pitta, so reducing them is a good step. Focusing on a cooling and light diet, with plenty of hydrating foods like cucumbers, leafy greens, and fruits like melons, can help balance Pitta. Ayurvedic herbs like Neem and Manjistha are powerful for purifying the blood and reducing inflammation, while oils like coconut or sesame oil, when massaged onto the skin (Abhyanga), can help nourish and soothe dryness and itching. Panchakarma therapy, under the guidance of a skilled practitioner, can help detoxify the body and balance the doshas more deeply. For immediate relief from itching and peeling, cooling oils like coconut oil or aloe vera gel can provide hydration and reduce irritation. It’s important to adopt stress-reducing practices like yoga or meditation, as stress often triggers flare-ups. Consistency is key with Ayurveda, and with regular treatment, you should start seeing improvements in a few weeks to months, but long-term results will come from balancing your doshas and lifestyle.

Considering your struggle with psoriasis, it definitely sounds like it’s taking a toll. Those dry patches starting small and now spreading to scalp, back and behind ears… no wonder it’s been tough. But it’s great you’re looking at Ayurveda, cuz it really tries getting to the root of things.

In Ayurveda, psoriasis, as you said, is seen as an imbalance mainly in doshas Pitta and Vata. Your love for spicy and oily foods? That can definately aggrevate Pitta, fueling the fire, leading to inflammation and skin issues. So yeah, easing up on those could actually help reduce flare-ups.

While pinpointing exactly what’s triggering it is challenging (stress, diet, even climate play roles), we aim to balance doshas through personalized diet and lifestyle changes. Think cooling, calming foods—cucumbers, sweet fruits like ripe mangoes, coconut—the stuff that balances both Pitta and Vata. Avoid too much caffeine, fried foods, and fermented stuff.

Now, about herbs: Neem and Manjistha are wonderful. Neem has been used for ages in Ayurveda for it’s kalming and anti-inflammatory properties. For internal use, neem tablets or powder can be considered. Manjistha helps purify the blood, reduce skin inflammation. Maybe mix Manjistha powder in warm water and drink daily. But be careful, best to check doses with an Ayurvedic practitioner (everyone’s different).

Panchakarma—kinda the detox therapy of Ayurveda—can be super beneficial in ridding toxins and balancing doshas. It’s intense though, so it’d be good to discuss this with a professional. For itching, try licorice root powder paste mixed with coconut oil for soothing the skin.

And really quick on Abhyanga, daily self oil massage with sesame or coconut oil could enhance skin flexibility, reduce dryness. For scalp, apply before wash. But listen to your skin; if it seems irritated post-oiling, back off a bit.

Sometimes it takes a while to see changes, patience is key… so persistence can pay off. Oh, and reducing stress levels—through yoga, meditation, lifestyle changes… has a massive benefit. Remember, go step by step, see what suits your body. When done right, Ayurveda help manage things long-term rather than mask symptoms.