About Psoriasis

Skin diseases like psoriasis is associated with physical and mental discomfort that causes impairment of quality of patient’s life. Psoriasis is a skin diseases that is seen with many patients across the world. Kind of skin disorder where skin cells grow very fast. Here cells are build up very rapidly on skin surface to form thick, red, itchy and painful patches.

Psoriasis may be result of low defense mechanism and as it runs in the family so genes are also responsible for this skin diseases.

Symptoms of Psoriasis

  • Dry cracked skin that can bleed easily
  • Red patches of skin which are covered with silvery scales
  • Itchy and burning skin
  • Soreness of skin
  • Swollen and stiff joints

Complications of Psoriasis

  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Obesity
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Eye diseases
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Hypertension etc.

As per Ayurveda it is a type of Kustha (Kshudra) where mainly Vata and Pitta doshas are involved. Due to Vataja, Pittaja aahara, vihara like over consumption of dry, hot, spicy foods, taking very less irregular meals, over exercise, more anger, stress etc. – Vata and Pitta gets vitiated and settle down in the skin to accumulate toxins or waster products. These wastes gets accumulate down in deeper tissue or dhatus like rasa (plasma), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscles) and Lasika (lymphatic) and thus leads to manifestation of psoriasis symptoms as explained above.

If we talk about Ayurvedic management of psoriasis, we focus on purification of blood and tissues along with removal of ama or toxic matter. Also our goal is to enhance the immune system of body so that it can get enough stamina to deal with symptoms and its complications.

After all we Ayurveda physicians aim on – Samdosha sam dhatu, samagni and mala (as per Ayurveda)

Importance of Health is Explained via Beautiful Sholokas like

Hetulingamaushdham gyanam svasthaturparayanam
Trisutram shashwatam punayam bubudhe yam pitamaham!!

Hetu, lingam and aushdham these are three sutras as per Ayurveda when these are known well, one can take care of any diseases in a proper manner.

Dharmarthakamamokshanaamarogyam moolamuttamam
Rogastatsyapahrtaraha shreyaso jivitsya cha!!

Dharma, arth, kaam and moksha these are roots of life which are needed to stay healthy and disease free.

Herbal Remedies for Psoriasis by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda provides best combination of effective herbal remedies such as PSORA Care Pack for ayurvedic treatment of psoriasis. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.

Dosage / Usage

  1. Navkarshik Churna – 1 teaspoonful twice daily with plain water after meal.
  2. Radiant Skin Hair Nail Formula – 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meal.
  3. Neem Capsules – 1 capsules twice daily with plain water after meal.
  4. Manjishtha Capsules – 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meal.
  5. Pitta Balance – 1 capsules twice daily with plain water after meal.
  6. Jatyadi Tailam and Recumin Gel – For external use only, this Jatyadi Tailam and Recumin Gel can be mixed together and apply twice daily on the affected area after cleaning the area.

If you want to buy PSORA Care Pack, then please visit store.planetayurveda.com/products/psora-care-pack

Diet Plan along with Psora Care Pack

Consume Avoid
Asparagus Dairy products
Beets Alcohol
Broccoli Tomatoes
Soya beans Cakes
Peas Cookies
Oranges Caffeine
Cabbage Fried food
Lentils Refined sugar
Spinach Junk food
Beans Citrus frits
Sweet Potatoes Cinnamon
Carrots Curry
Grains Sauce and ketchups
Nuts Salty& Sour
Blueberries Egg
Flaxseed Spicy food
Watermelon Do not scratch the skin
Apple cider vinegar Smoking
Garlic Red meat
Turmeric  
Exercises  

General Guidelines

  • Take 20 to 30 ml juice of bitter melon empty stomach daily.
  • Take 2 tsp. full flax seeds on daily basis for few months.
  • Have a natural and balanced diet. Include more leafy vegetables, pumpkin, bottle gourd, round gourd, ridge gourd in your diet.
  • Drink coconut water daily if possible.
  • Opt for some detoxifying natural tea daily 2 to 3 times.
  • Do pranayama/kapalbhati for 15 min daily.
  • Use some herbal oil in bathing tubs and keep the skin moist every time.
  • Say no to sour-hot-spicy foods, radish, curd, fish, jaggery etc.
  • Avoid all kind of packed, fried and junk food items.
  • Say no to soft drinks/alcohol.
  • Avoid extreme temperature.
  • Avoid pricking of skin.
  • Stay away from mental stress and tension.
  • Practice yoga and meditation.