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Seeking Ayurvedic Solutions for My Daughter's Eczema
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Seeking Ayurvedic Solutions for My Daughter's Eczema - #45668

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My 7 year old developed eczema around 2022 sometime. Sonce then she’s been itching and we have tried all allopathic meds, steroids and biologic injections since past year. But nothing seems to work. I feel her eczema gets triggered with something she eats or needs targeting internally with gut health. She at times has a smelly mouth and stools that may look a little clumpy. We have increased her water intake as well. But still don’t know what triggers her eczema and itching. We have shown to allergist, dermatologist, pediatrician etc, got test done, but doctors can’t figure out whats causing it. I found khadirarishth and dashmoolarisththat help with eczema and blood purification. Could you please let me know if I can use these for my 7year old. If yes, how much, how many times and with what.Any other ayurvedic medication we can use to help her. We cook vegetarian food mostly. But my daughter loves eggs, sweets (laddu, kaju katli etc) milk and yogurt. Do any foods in these trigger eczema.

How long has your daughter been experiencing eczema symptoms?:

- More than 1 year

Have you noticed any specific foods that seem to trigger her eczema?:

- Sometimes, but not sure

How would you describe her overall digestive health?:

- Good, occasional issues
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Dear​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Parent,

I totally understand how emotionally draining the situation is when you watch your child suffer from a chronic case of eczema and itching and trials of multiple treatment methods failing. But be sure, we are here to help you.

YOUR DAUGHTER’S CONCERN

The symptoms of your daughter-

itching, chronic rashes, digestive imbalance (smelly mouth, lumpy stool), sweet cravings, and seasonal flares are very much in line with Vata-Pitta Pradhana Kushta and Ama involvement.

Important Ayurvedic Considerations: Pitta aggravation → redness, burning, and inflammation Vata aggravation → dryness, scaling, and itching Kapha involvement → lumpy stool, ama, mucus Ama (toxins) in the gut → unidentifiable triggers, food sensitivities Rakta Dushti → chronicity and repeated flares

Therefore, externally treating only has not helped. We need to do a detox, regulate digestion, reduce inflammation, and enhance skin immunity.

AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

INTERNAL MEDICATION (Child dose is always mild. These are safe when used correctly.)

1. Khadirarishta 5 ml + 5 ml water Only after lunch

2. Dashmoolarishta 5 ml after dinner Not very necessary for eczema unless cold/cough is recurrent.

3. Gandhak Rasayan (Child-safe formulation 1/4 tablet crushed with honey Once at bedtime Benefits: Itching, infection control, skin healing

4.Avipattikar Churna 1/4 tsp with warm water After dinner Helps Pitta reduce and clears Ama.

SHODHANA-LIKE GENTLE DETOX FOR CHILDREN We do not perform hard Panchakarma for this age but can do gut detox support.

1. Trikatu + Honey (Very mild) Dosage: A pinch with honey Time: Morning, before breakfast By this, Agni gets strengthened, and ama is melted.

2.Warm Water + Dry Ginger Infusion 1 cup daily It warms the stomach, gets rid of the mucus, and Ama.

EXTERNAL APPLICATION

1. Nalpamaradi Thailam Apply a thin layer on the affected area After 20-30 minutes, wash Daily

2. Herbal Bath Routine Add Neem leaves + Turmeric pinch to bath water Do not use hot water Pat dry, do not rub.

DIET AND LIFESTYLE

Foods That May Trigger Eczema in Children

Eggs (one of the most common triggers in many children) Milk & curd (increase kapha + ama which causes itching) Too many sweets like laddu, kaju katli (Pitta + Ama get aggravated) Sour foods (tomato, citrus) Bakery, packaged snacks Ice-cream, cold drinks Peanut, cashew, almond overuse

Better Alternatives

Only warm cow milk (no cold) Ghee made at home (¼–½ tsp daily) Boiled vegetables Moong dal Rice, ghee, turmeric khichadi Fruits: papaya, apple, pear

LIFESTYLE

No very hot showers After bath, skin should be moisturized within 3 mins Keep nails short Wear clothes made of cotton only Do not play in extreme heat

You are already on the right path by monitoring her diet and digestion. Eczema in kids may get totally healed once the gut-skin axis is fixed. The above Ayurvedic plan is quite safe, gentle and appropriate for long-term healing.

Warm regards, Dr Snehal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Vidhate

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Internal Medicines 1 Khadirarishta – 5 ml + 10 ml warm water after lunch & dinner 2 Dashmoolarishta – 5 ml + 10 ml warm water after breakfast 3 Haridrakhandam – 5 gm morning + 5 gm night with warm water 4 Kaishor Guggulu – ½ tablet morning + ½ tablet night after food 5 Gandhak Rasayan – 125 mg morning + night with honey

Local Application (twice daily) Wash with Triphala water and apply Jatyadi Ghrita + Panchatikta Ghrita (1:1) like thin layer on patches

Diet – must follow Give only: moong khichdi + ghee, pomegranate, coconut water, thin buttermilk + roasted jeera Avoid completely: eggs, sweets (laddu/kaju katli), milk/yogurt (these trigger Kapha-Pitta, worsen eczema & itching)

Lifestyle Sleep 9 PM – 6 AM strictly No wool/cotton mix clothes on affected areas Daily 5 min gentle oil massage on whole body

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Start with Neem ghanvati 1-0-0 Kayakalp vati 0-0-1 Syrup Liv-52 5ml. Twice daily after food with water Mahamanjistadi ghanvati 1-0-0 All after food with water Apply Karanj oil on affected skin area twice daily Avoid wrong combination of food like milk with salty foods / citrus fruits/ nonveg food.

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Avoid sour, fermented and dairy and bakery products. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Use boiled water for drinking. Sy.Amypure 10ml twice Tab.Protekt 1-0-1 Mahamanjisthadi qwath 15ml twice Cutis cream for local application. Follow up after 2 weeks.

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Don’t worry apply vibha ointment, pancha tikta ghrita Guggulu 1tab od Gandhak rasayana 1tab od, mahamanjsiadhi gana vati 1tab od english

Dr RC BAMS MS

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Instead of Khadira aristha and dashamoola aristha You can start her on Neem capsule 1/2 tab twice daily Mahamanjistadi aristha 5 ml with equal water twice daily Avoid dairy products, sour and fermented foods might be those are aggravating Give easily digestible home cooked foods You can give her egg Locally you can apply Kayakalpa taila Follow up after 2 weeks Give chitrakadi vati half tablet twice daily For her digestion

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Adv. Gandhak rasaya 1 tab twice in a day Maha manjishtharishta 15 ml with equal amount of water

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HELLO THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING ASK AYURVEDA YOUR DAUGHTER IS SUFFERING FROM ECZEMA

FOR 7 YEARS KHADIRAARISHTA AND DASHMOOLARISHTA IS OK IN SMALL QUANTITY.

BUT FIRST OF ALL YOU HAVE TO AVOID THE FACTORS WHICH TRIGGERS IT. MILK AND MILK PRODUCT AND OILY AND SPICY FOODS MAY TRIGGER.

I WILL RECOMMEND TO LET HER DRINK PLENTY OF WATER , FRUIT JUICE EAT HIGH FIBRE , HIGH PROTEIN DIET

MEDICATION

ALONG WITH ABOVE MEDICATION

1]HARIDRA KHANADA 1/2 SPOON WITH WARM WATER TWO TIMES A DAY

2]TRIPHALA CHURNA 1/2 SPOON WITH WARM WATER BEFORE BED TIME

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1.Gandhak rasayan 1/2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Sarivadyasava 5 ml with 5 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Haridra (Turmeric) – can be given in food or with honey (tiny pinch).

- External care: - Neem oil or coconut oil application on itchy patches. - Paste of sandalwood + rose water for cooling. - Avoid steroid creams unless prescribed for flare control.

🍵 Dietary Guidance (important for eczema) Possible triggers: - Eggs, milk, yogurt, and sweets can aggravate Kapha and Pitta, sometimes worsening eczema. - Fried, oily, spicy foods should be avoided.

Supportive foods: - Warm, freshly cooked vegetarian meals. - Bitter and cooling foods: karela, methi, coriander, leafy greens. - Fruits like pomegranate, apple, papaya. - Plenty of warm water and herbal teas (fennel, coriander).

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✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet.

❌ Dont’s: ❌ Oily and Spicy food. Processed food. Preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles Papad Dried Fish Curd

💊 Medication: 💊

Cap. Marvin 1 cap twice a day before food. If she cannot take the capsule, open it and mix the churna inside with honey. Tab. Gandhak Rasayan 1 tab twice a day after fiod Syp.Raktadoshantak 1½ tsp twice a day after food.

Apply warm mustard seed oil on the body and let it absorb for half an hour than have a hot water bath. Apply lukewarm CHANDANBALALAKSHADI tailam at bed time.

Use JK’S pharma 777 soap on the body for bath daily. Alon with that apply alum as we apply soap on the whole body during bath. Make it a point to bath twice a day.

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Eczema can indeed be interconnected with dietary aspects and gut health, a perspective that Ayurveda offers valuable insights into. Based on your observations, it seems Vata and Pitta doshas might be imbalanced in your daughter’s case. While khadirarishtha and dashmoolarishtha are known for their benefits in blood purification and reducing inflammation, I’d recommend caution due to her young age. Ideally, khadirarishtha can be given in small doses like half a teaspoon diluted with water, twice daily after meals, but it’s important to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner first, as children’s responses can vary significantly.

Regarding diet, focus on minimizing Pitta-aggravating foods. You might want to monitor her consumption of eggs, and spicy/sour foods, which could trigger heat in her system. While milk and yogurt can be nourishing, yogurt is known to aggravate Kapha and Pitta if consumed in large amounts or not digested properly, especially at night or with certain fruits.

For internal balance and to help with digestion, consider giving her a pinch of cumin and fennel powders in warm water after meals, which will support her agni. Also, introducing triphala churna, a classical Ayurvedic formulation, can aid in regulating bowel movements and purifying the body. Start with a quarter teaspoon mixed in warm water at bedtime.

Stress the importance of routine, adequate sleep, and cool, calming activities to avoid Vata and Pitta disturbances. Permitting her to engage in regular, simple pranayama like deep breathing, can be quite soothing, promoting better internal harmony.

Remember, skin issues can be multifaceted. While Ayurveda can offer relief and management strategies, always prioritize regular medical follow-ups with her primary care providers to track any changes or updates in her condition.

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Focusing on eczema, the Siddha-Ayurvedic approach indeed supports addressing internal imbalances, particularly focusing on digestion and potential sensitivities or allergies. Khadirarishta and Dashmoolarishta are traditionally known for their benefits in skin issues and detoxification. However, considering your child’s age, it’s essential to exercise caution. For a 7-year-old, doses would be significantly reduced. Typically, 5 to 10 ml of Khadirarishta can be mixed with an equal amount of water, given once a day, post-meal. This serves as a gentle start. Still, it’s vital to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any regimen, as individual assessments are crucial.

Apart from these, Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is another herb you might consider, known for boosting immunity and skin health. You could give her a decoction or Guduchi tablets, following the practitioner’s advice in terms of dosage. These should always be in kid-appropriate formulations.

Addressing your daughter’s diet, certain foods can indeed aggravate eczema, especially if they’re heating or hard to digest. While eggs and sweets like laddus or kaju katli could potentially be triggers due to high sugar or strong flavors, dairy too is commonly known to exacerbate eczema in some individuals. It would be wise to observe if there’s any increase in symptoms following consumption of these foods.

Monitoring her diet closely and eliminating suspected triggers one by one can help pinpoint any foods causing issues. Introduce cooling, calming foods that align with her Kapha and Pitta doshas’ balance, like fresh greens, coconut water, and stewed apples. It’s also helpful to maintain regular bowel movements and address her gut health, crucial for skin conditions. Triphala, a blend of three fruits, is gentle on the digestive system and can support her gut health moderately.

For comprehensive care, keep liaising with both your Ayurvedic and conventional healthcare providers to ensure all aspects of her health are supported safely.

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