Seeking Ayurvedic treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa - #36074
I am 55 years old male, 5’8 height, 78 Kg suffering from Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) since 2018 in my armpit. It has tunnels and puss and blood comes out. It is painful allopathy medicine did not cure. Please advise. Regards
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Do not worry start on Triphala guggulu 1-0-1 Neem cap 1-0-1 Gandhaka rasayan 1-0-1 Mahamanjistadi aristha 4 tsp 0-4 tsp with equal warm water Apply Jatyadi tailam-l/appn
Hello Rajeev ji,
I can understand your condition — Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) —It is indeed painful and chronic, but dont worry we are here to help you out😊
✅MAIN CAUSES-
👉 Improper diet (too much oily, spicy, non-veg, fermented food) 👉 Sedentary lifestyle 👉 Excess sweating and poor hygiene 👉 Stress and low immunity
✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
✅INTERNAL MEDICATION
1 Guggulu Tikta Ghrita 1 tsp twice daily with warm water before meals (Purifies blood and reduces inflammation) 2 Kaishor Guggulu 2-0-2 after food (Detoxifies blood and reduces pus formation) 3 Gandhak Rasayan 1 tab twice daily after food (Acts as a natural antibacterial and skin rejuvenator) 4 Sarivadyasava 20 ml with equal water twice daily after food (Blood purifier and anti-inflammatory)
✅EXTERNAL APPLICATION
1. Triphala Churna paste or Neem–Turmeric paste – apply locally over the affected area daily after cleaning.
2. Jatyadi Taila – apply after washing the wound with Triphala decoction or Neem water.
3. Steam fomentation (Nadi Sweda) with Triphala decoction 1–2 times weekly to open tracts and reduce pus.
✅PANCHAKARMA THERAPIES (Highly Beneficial)
Panchakarma helps purify blood and remove deep-seated toxins that keep the infection recurring:
1 Raktamokshana (Leech Therapy) Best for chronic infected HS – drains impure blood, reduces pain and pus
2 Virechana Karma (Therapeutic Purgation) Clears Pitta & toxins from liver–intestine channel
3 Takra Dhara or Abhyanga with Nimba Taila Reduces inflammation and burning sensation
👉 These should be done under supervision of an experienced Ayurvedic Panchakarma physician.
✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE
✅ Recommended
Fresh fruits: pomegranate, amla, papaya Vegetables: lauki, tori, karela, leafy greens Spices: turmeric, cumin, coriander, fennel Warm water throughout the day Include Triphala at night for mild detox
❌ Avoid
Non-vegetarian, fried, spicy, fermented, and junk foods Sweets, bakery, curd, cheese, alcohol, smoking Tight clothing, synthetic fabrics Daytime sleep and late nights
✅LIFESTYLE TIPS
Maintain armpit hygiene — clean and dry area daily. Avoid deodorants and harsh soaps — use neem soap. Manage stress with meditation or Anulom Vilom Pranayama. Keep body weight under control.
Ayurvedic management works gradually but deeply, focusing on root cause removal, not just symptom relief.
You may start noticing improvement in 3–4 weeks, with reduction in pus and pain. Continue for 3–6 months for complete tissue healing and recurrence prevention.
Wishing you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
1.Guggulu Tikta Ghrita 1 tsp with warm milk or water empty stomach in the morning 2.Panchtikta Ghrita Guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3…Neemghsns vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Khadirarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals
External Ayurvedic Applications 1. Jatyadi Taila - Apply gently to affected area after cleaning triphala or neem decoction - Helps heal wounds, reduce pus, and soothe inflammation 2. Turmeric Paste + Neem Powder - Mix with warm water and apply locally for 15–20 minutes - Natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
🧘 Lifestyle & Dietary Tips - Avoid spicy, oily, and fermented foods - Include bitter vegetables (karela, neem leaves, methi) - Drink warm water throughout the day - Practice gentle yoga and breathing exercises to reduce stress - Wear loose, breathable clothing to reduce friction
Thank you for reaching out and trusting me with your health journey Mr Rajeev I understand how painful and frustrating this condition must have been for you especially since you have been dealing with it for so many years When a condition like hidradenitis suppuration becomes chronic it indicates that there is a deep inflammation and toxin accumulation inside the body that is expressing itself through the skin The focus in ayurveda is to not just dry the wound or reduce pain from the surface, but clear out the internal cause that keeps creating these tunnels and discharges repeatedly
It looks like a combination of excessive heat and stagnation inside the body’s channels, this leads to repeated boils pus and foul smelling discharge The medicine you have taken so far may have helped temporarily but have not addressed the root cause
You can start on Kayakalpa vati Neemghan vati Each 1 tablet after food with lukewarm water Khadira aristha- 15 ml with equal water after meals
Hello Rajeev Start with Kishore guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Triphala guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Wash with neem kwath and apply jatyadi oil in affected area . Avoid sour fermented foods
Avoid sour, fermented and bakery products. Wash with PANCHVALKAL Qwath Dressing with WH5Cream. Tab. Protekt 2-0-2 Tab. Septillin 2-0-2 Follow up after 2weeks
Hidradenitis supportiva best Treatment is kahara sutra application and never reoccunrnce now use take Guggulu tiktha kashayam 1tab bd, kaishora Guggulu 1tab bd, Thalakeshwara ras 1tab
I dealed hidradenitis supportiva with ksharasutra application never recurrence
Hi Rajeev chopra ji,
The disease tend to become chronic with subcutaneous extension leading to indurations, sinus and fistula having a profound impact on the quality of life. The clinical features of HS can be compared with Naadivrana mentioned in classics. The treatment modalities of Naadivrana includes mainly Shodhana and Ksara Sutra application are adopted.
In modern system of medicine there are no curative (medical) therapies for HS, only symptomatic treatment can be done. This includes adjuvant therapy (e.g., pain management, smoking cessation, weight loss, treatment of super infections, hygiene practises, topical wound dressings) to topical and systemic agents (e.g., antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-androgen drugs) and surgical interventions such as excisional surgery and laser surgery.
Shodhana Chikitsa is not only effective in eliminating toxins. It has a wide range of therapeutic uses such as improving circulation immunity and eradicating diseases etc, Guggulu based Apamarga Kshara Sutra has the combined effect of Apamarga Kshara, Guggulu and Turmeric and said to be unique drug formulation for cutting and healing of sinus tract.
So advice you for personal consultation bcz as u send puss and blood comes out and it is since 2018. So kindly do personal consultation rather to take just medicine. If there will be needing of shar sutra just go for it, u will get permanent cure after that.
Just go for personal consultation for shar sutra and shodhan for permanent cure . Untill that, Oral treatment -
1) trifla guggulu 2 tab BD after crushing with Luke warm water 2) mahamanjishtadi kashya 20 ml BD with equal amount of water 3) dashang lep for local application
Firstly wash the HS With trifla kshayay for shodhan of wound, and than apply jayadi tailam for healing.
For 7 days and go for personal consultation

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