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Question #47461
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Seeking Treatment for Long-term Psoriasis - #47461

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I am RP Sharma 68 years old male suffering from psoriasis since 2005. Tried all pathies but no relief. It is there on my scalp, ears, elbows, back of palms, buttocks, thighs, legs. Also taking allopathic Concor AM 5 for high BP since 2011. Kindly suggest treatment.

How severe is your psoriasis currently?:

- Moderate, frequent patches

Have you identified any triggers for your psoriasis flare-ups?:

- Weather changes

What is your current diet like?:

- Mostly vegetarian
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TOU CAN START WITH

KAYAKALPA VATI ONE BD KAISHORE GUGGULU ONE BD NEEM CAPSULE ONE BD

HARIDRA KHANDA HALF TSP AFTER FOOD WITH WARM WATER

MAHAMANJISTADI ARISTHA FOUR TSP WITH EQUAL WATER AFTER MEALS

AVOID SOICY SOUR FERMENTED FOODS NON VEG

APPLY KAYAKALPA TAILA OVER THE PSORIATIC PATCHES

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Medicines Kaishore Guggulu – 2 tablets morning + 2 tablets night after food Manjisthadi Kwath – 20 ml + 20 ml warm water morning empty stomach Gandhak Rasayan – 250 mg morning + night with water Panchatikta Ghrita – 1 tsp at night after food in warm milk Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tablet morning after food

Local Application (daily) Bakuchi Taila + Kumkumadi Taila – gentle massage on patches morning and leave 30 min then rinse (sun exposure 10 min after for better results). Night: Apply Jatyadi Ghrita on patches.

Diet Give daily: moong khichdi + ghee, pomegranate, coconut water. Avoid completely: spicy/sour, non-veg, dairy (except ghee), cold drinks, excessive salt.

Lifestyle Protect from cold/wind (scarf, moisturiser). Gentle walk 20–30 min daily. Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM.

Go for Virechana (therapeutic purgation) at your nearby Panchakarma centre.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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HELLO,

YOUR SKIN,DIGESTION ANS SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS ARE INTERRELLATED AND ROOTED. IN DEEPER IMBALANCE WHICH AYURVEDA RECOGNIZES PRIMARILY AS AGNI DUSTI(DIGESTIVE FIRE DISTURBANCE) AND SROTORODHA(BLOCKAGES OF BODY CHANNELS)-ESPECIALLY RASA,RAKTA, AND TWAK VAHA SROTAS. THE SYMPTOMS POINTS TOWARDS A CHRONIC PITTA-KAPHA-VATA IMBALANCE WITH TOXIN BUILDUP AD WEAK TISSUE NUTRITIONAL STATUS, LEADING TO A DEGENERATIVE CONDITION THAT MIMICS FEATURE OF

1)SKIN PSORIASIS INDICATES:- TWAK VIKAR(SKIN DISEASE), POSSIBLY EKAKUSHTA , ASSOCIATED WITH RAKTA DHATU DUSTI AND RASA DHATU KSHAYA

2)GUT AND SYSTEMATIC SYMPTOMS MAY CAUSING SKIN PROBLEM - ,WEAKNESS , FATIGUE POST MEALS=AGNIMANDYA+GRAHANI+VATA PRAKOPA

3)MAIN ROOT CAUSE-AGNI DUSTI(IMPAIRED DIGESTION), TOXIN ACCUMULATION, VITIATED RAKTA,PITTA,VATA, LACK OF PROPER DHATU POSHANA(NUTRIENT TRANSFORMATION), STRESS/LIFESTYLE INDUCED DOSHA IMBALANCE

THIS COULD BE TREATED BY INTERNAL MEDICINES + EXTERNAL APPLICATION FOR SKIN+ DIET STRICTLY FOLLOW+ LIFE STYLE AND YOGA PRANAYAM+BASTI SUPPORT+ TIMELINE OF EXPECTED RECOVERY

FOLLOW THIS MEDICATIONS PROPERLY

1)DEEP DIGESTION CORRECTION- AGNIDEEPANA AND AMA PACHANA-

-HINGWASTAKA CHURNA- 1/2 TSP WITH GHEE BEFORE MEALS

-AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 TAB TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD- LIVER,SKIN METABOLISM

- TRIPHALA CHURNA- 1 TSP AT BEDTIME WITH WARM WATER- FOR GUT CLEANSING

2)SKIN HEALING(RAKTA SUDDHI+TWAK PRASADANA)

-MAHAMANJISTHADI KASHAYA- 20 ML WITH WARM WATER,TWICE DAILY BEFORE MEALS

-PANCHATIKTA GHRITA GUGGULU- 1 TAB TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD-ANTIINFLAMMATORY, SKIN , AUTOIMMUNITY

-KHADIRARISTA- 15 ML WITH WATER AFTR MEALS TWICE DAILY- BLOOD PURIFIER, ANTI-ITCHING

- NEEM CAPSULE- 1 CAP TWICE DAILY IN MORNING AND AT BED TIME FOR PERSISTENT ITCHING AND WHITE PATCHES

-BAKUCHI CHURNA-1/2 TSP WITH HONEY AFTER BREAKFAST-VERY SLOWLY INTRODUCED

-SARIVADI VATI- 1 TAB TWICE DAILY- USEFUL IN CHRONIC SKIN ALLERGIES AND PIGMENTARY CHANGES

3)EXTERNAL APPLICATION - -BAKUCHI TAILA- APPLY GENTLY ON WHITE PATCHES(1-2 HRS BEFORE BATH) ON ALTERNATE DAYS

-JATYADI TAILA- APPLY GENTLY FOR DRY,ITCHY AREAS-AFTER BATH

-KHADIRARISTA WASH- DILUTE IN WATER AND USE FOR FINAL RINSE OR SPONGE BATH ON ITCHY AREAS

- ALOE VERA(FRESH GEL)- APPLY PLAIN ON IRRITATED SKIN - SOOTHING,HEALING

4) LIFESTYLE AND YOGA - DAILY ROUTINE - SLEEP EARLY BY 10 OM, AND WAKE UP BEFORE SUNRISE USE WARM WATTER FOR BATHING AND DRINKING GENTLE SELF MASSAGE WITH KARANJA TAILA-3 TIMES/WEEK AVOID SLEEPING DURING DAY TIME

YOGA AND PRANAYAM VATA BALANCING POSES- PASCHIMMOTTANASANA, PAWANMUKTASANA, VAJRASANA- 15 MIN SURYANAMSKAR - SLOW PACE- 6 ROUNDS

PRANAYAM- ANULOM-VILOM,BHRAMARI,SHEETALI- 15 MIN

MEDITATION-10 MIN DAILY

*AVOID INTENSE EXCERCISE UNTIL DIGESTION STABILIZES

5)DIET PLAN - INCLUDE - WARM,LIGHT ,COOKED FOODS MOONGDAL,RICE GRUEL,CUMIN,AJWAIN,GINGER STEAMED/BOILED VEGETABLES HERBAL TEAS- FENEEL,CORIANDER,AJWAIN COW GHEE

AVOID - MILK,CURD FERMENTED FOOD,BAKERY,REFINED FLOUR BRINJAL,TOMATOES,POTATOES COLD DRINKS,FRIDGE WATER NON VEG, EGGS-FOR NOW TILL TREATMENT CONTINUES SOUR FRUITS, SUGAR AVOID MIXING MILK+FRUITS OR MILK+SALT- STRICTLY AVOID

RECOVERY TIMELINE- IF YOU CONSISTENTLY FOLLOW THIS PROTOCOL THEN 100% RESULT YOU WILL OBSERVE WEEK 1-3:- ITCHING, GUT SYMPTOMS AND SLEEP WILL IMPROVE WEEK 4-6:- ENERGY,DIGESTION,AND FEWER WHITE PATCHES MONTH 2-3:- SKIN RECOVERY BEGINS, STABLE BOWEL MOVEMENT

THIS APPERS TO BE SYSTEMATIC ISSUE AFFECTING SKIN, AS A REFLECTION OF INTERNAL DOSHA IMABALNCE AND DHATU DEPLETION PSORIASIS - LIKE CHANGES AND ITCHING NEED INTERNAL BLOOD PURIFICATION, VATA PITTA BALANCING AND LONG TERM GUT HEALING THE ABOVE TREATMENT IS BASED ON YOUR SYMPTOMS AND WILL GIVE 100% RESULT IF YOU FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Don’t worry 💯 curable in Ayueveda

Take Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd After food Pancha tiktha ghrita Guggulu 1tab after food Gandhaka rasyana 1tab bd after food Mahamanijastadi gana vati 1tab bd after food Artisor ointment Externally apply u ll get results

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Avoid sour, fermented and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Cutisora oil for local application Tab Cutisora 2-0-2 Tab.Guduchi 2-0-2 Mahamanjisthadi qwath 20ml twice Follow up after 4weeks

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Namaste Shri RP Sharma ji, Thank you for sharing detailed information. Based on your age (68 years), long-standing psoriasis (since 2005), moderate severity with weather-related flare-ups, vegetarian diet, and high BP on Concor AM 5, below is a safe Ayurvedic understanding and treatment approach. 🌿 (Advice is conservative and compatible with BP medicines.)

Ayurvedic Understanding - Psoriasis is described under Ekakushtha / Kitibha Kushtha, caused mainly by: - Vata–Kapha dominance with Rakta (blood) and Twak (skin) dushti - Long-standing toxins (Ama) lodged in skin tissues - Cold & dry weather aggravates Vata, hence winter flares - Since the disease is chronic, the aim is control, remission, and quality of life, not overnight cure.

Ayurvedic Treatment Plan (Safe for BP patients) 🔹 Internal Medicines (start low dose) - Arogyavardhini Vati 👉 1 tablet once daily after lunch ✔ Improves liver function, blood purification ⚠ Avoid high dose due to age & BP

- Gandhak Rasayan 👉 1 tablet twice daily after food ✔ Reduces scaling, itching, chronic inflammation ✔ Very safe for long-term use

- Mahamanjisthadi Kwath 👉 10–15 ml with equal warm water 👉 Once daily in the morning ✔ Best blood purifier for psoriasis ✔ Does NOT raise BP

- Avipattikar Churna 👉 ½ tsp at bedtime with warm water ✔ Prevents acidity & constipation (very important in psoriasis)

🔹 External Application - Karanja Taila + Coconut oil (1:1 mix) 👉 Apply once daily after bath on plaques ✔ Reduces scaling, dryness & itching

For scalp: 👉 Neelibhringadi oil twice weekly 👉 Wash with mild herbal shampoo (avoid medicated coal tar now)

Diet & Lifestyle (VERY IMPORTANT) ❌ Strictly Avoid Curd at night Pickles, papad, fried food Excess tea/coffee Bakery items, biscuits Tomatoes, brinjal (for 6 weeks trial) Daytime sleeping

✅ Include Moong dal, lauki, tori, pumpkin Old rice or wheat chapati Cow ghee (1 tsp daily) Warm water sipping Light morning walk + sunlight Seasonal Care (Weather Trigger) Winter: Apply oil daily, avoid cold exposure Do not scratch lesions Keep skin always moisturized

Regarding BP Medicine ✔ Continue Concor AM 5 as prescribed

❌ Avoid self-medicating herbs like: Guggulu in high doses Strong detox without supervision

Expected Results - Itching & scaling ↓ in 4–6 weeks - Patch thickness ↓ in 2–3 months

Long-term remission possible with regularity Important Note Because of your age + BP, Panchakarma (Virechan/Basti) should be done ONLY under supervision, not at home.

Tq

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Hello Sharma ji I really admire your patience and how strong you’ve been. Dealing with psoriasis since 2005, trying everything, and still having daily discomfort is tough, especially at 68. First off, know this: you can get your psoriasis much better, even after all these years. But it needs a deep, consistent Ayurvedic approach, not just creams.

YOUR CONCERN

– Name: RP Sharma – Age: 68 – Psoriasis since 2005 (that’s 20 years!) – It’s on your: Scalp, ears, elbows, back of your hands, butt, thighs, legs – How bad it is: Medium, with patches coming and going – What makes it worse: Weather changes – What you eat: Mostly veggies – Something else: High blood pressure – Your medicine: Concor AM 5 (since 2011)

What you’re worried about: – Is there any hope for treatment after so long? – Can Ayurveda help without messing with your BP meds?

HOW AYURVEDA SEES IT (EASY TO UNDERSTAND) Psoriasis, in Ayurveda, is like a type of Kushta and mostly involves: – Too much Pitta + Kapha – that’s why you get redness, inflammation, and those thick, dry patches.

– Rakta Dhatu Dushti (think of it as impure blood) – this makes it long-lasting and causes flare-ups.

– Vata getting involved (because of your age and how long you’ve had it) – this brings the dryness, cracking, and why it spreads.

Since you’ve had this for a while, just treating the surface won’t cut it. You need a full plan: cleansing (Shodhana), medicines (Shamana), and a strict diet.

BIG SAFETY WARNING ⚠️ – DO NOT stop your Concor AM 5. – The Ayurvedic medicines I’m suggesting are safe for BP, but you should still keep an eye on your blood pressure. – Any Panchakarma treatments must be done with a doctor watching over you.

YOUR AYURVEDIC PLAN

PHASE 1 : Getting Your Digestion Right (First 2-3 weeks)

1. Arogyavardhini Vati – Take 1 tablet after lunch – Helps your liver and how your body uses food (super important for skin issues)

2. Triphala Churna – Have half a teaspoon with warm water before bed – Gently cleanses and keeps your bowels regular

PHASE 2 : Cleaning Your Blood & Healing Your Skin (3-6 months)

3. Mahamanjisthadi Kashayam – Mix 15 ml with the same amount of warm water – Take it twice a day before meals

4. Gandhak Rasayan – Take 1 tablet twice a day after meals – Very helpful for psoriasis that’s been around for a while

5. Guduchi Ghana Vati – Take 1 tablet twice a day after meals – Boosts your immune system and reduces flare-ups

FOR YOUR SKIN (TO HELP THINGS ALONG)

–777 Oil – Rub a thin layer on once a day after your bath. –For your scalp: Malatyadi taila – Use 2-3 times a week before washing your hair. –Stay away from steroid creams for long-term use.

PANCHAKARMA (I REALLY THINK YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS)

For something you’ve had for 20 years, medicines alone will be slow. The best options (always with a doctor’s guidance): – Virechana – to cleanse Pitta and blood. – Basti therapy – to help with Vata and the long-term nature of it. These often make the condition go away for a good long time.

YOUR DIET – YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW THIS

✅ WHAT YOU CAN EAT: – Rice, wheat (not too much) – Moong dal – Lauki, tori, pumpkin – Only homemade food – Ghee (a little bit)

❌ ABSOLUTELY AVOID: – Curd (especially at night) – Sour stuff – Pickles – Fermented foods – Bakery items – Too much salt – Brinjal, tomato (at first)

Seriously, just changing your diet can make your flare-ups 40-50% better!

DAILY HABITS – Don’t get too cold – Massage your body with oil (sesame or coconut) before your bath – Try to reduce stress – Get enough sleep – A little sunlight is good (but not harsh sun)

Psoriasis can be managed, but it’s not a quick fix.

Sharma ji, your age and how long you’ve had this don’t mean you can’t get better. Many people with 15-25 years of psoriasis improve a lot when: * They’ve done proper cleansing. * They stick to their diet. * They take their medicines regularly.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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1.Haridra khand 1 tsp once daily with warm milk 2.Neemghan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Arogyavaridhini vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Khadirarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Ointment Winsora -apply twice daily

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations - Avoid triggers: sour, salty, fermented foods, alcohol, and red meat. - Favor foods: green leafy vegetables, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, turmeric, and neem-based preparations. - Gentle sun exposure for Vitamin D. - Stress management with yoga (Pranayama, Shavasana). - Seasonal detox: Panchakarma therapies like Virechana (purgation) and Raktamokshana (bloodletting) are often recommended under supervision.

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Hello, RP sharmaji,

I understand how exhausting it is to live with psoriasis for so many years, especially when it involves multiple areas like scalp years, elbows, palms, buttocks, thighs, Lex, and when you have already tried many systems without blasting relief, long standing psoriasis usually becomes a chronic internal imbalance rather than just skin problem and weather sensitivity. Further confirms this external application alone cannot control it fully.

From an Ayurvedic point of view, this condition needs internal purification, gentle correction of digestion and blood quality along with calming of inflammation. While keeping your age and blood pressure medicine in mind, the treatment must be safe, steady and non-aggressive.

You can start with

Gandhak rasayana one tablet twice daily after food Arogyavardini vati one tablet twice daily after food Giloy sat to pinch with warm water Neem capsule one capsule twice daily after food

Mahamanjistadi aristha 4 teaspoon with equal amount of water twice daily after meals Triphala churna 1 teaspoon with warm water at night

This medicines are generally compatible with BP medicines, but still monitoring BP regularly is advised, but keep a gap of between half an hour between Ayurveda and Alapati medicines

Apply Neem or 777 oil over the affected areas

Avoid curd at night, spicy sour, fermented, fried food Limit bakery items, sugar, and packaged food Include simple, warm, vegetarian, food, vegetables, guard, carrot, green, leafy vegetables Avoid day, sleep, and excessive cold exposure Protect skin from extreme cold and dryness

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Start with Aarogyavardhini 1-o - 1 after food with water Panchtiktagrit guggul 2-0-2 after food with water Neem ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Psorolin oil on affected area twice daily Avoid wrong combination of food like milk with salty foods/ citrus fruits,/ nonveg food, curds, … Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily Follow up after 1 month.

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Some regime you should follow

✔️Do’s:✔️ Eat freshly cooked food. Chew an inch of fresh ginger half an before meal. Eat only fruit vegetables. Limit dairy products (stop if possible)

🧘‍♀️Yoga🧘‍♀️ Virabhadrasana Trikonasana Vrukshasan Prasavkonasan Bhujangasan Balasan Shavana

🧘‍♀️Pranayam🧘‍♀️ Anulom Vilom Bhastrika Kapalbhati

❌Dont’s:❌ Sitting directly under a fan or right in front of the A.C Oily, spicy, processed food. Packed food products. Sour and fermented items. Bakery items. Fried food products. Potatoes.

💊Medication💊

Cap. Sorajit 2 caps twice a day before food Cap. Marvin 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Raspachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food

Syp. Sarivadhyasav 3 tsp twice a day after food.

Psorolion soap Use twice a day

Psorolin ointment Apply on affected part.

Remember Diet is the key. Medications are supportive.

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