About Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder i.e. it occurs as a result of the abnormal reaction of the body’s immune system due to which the protective cells of the body start attacking its own body cells.

Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition of the skin where this faulty immune response affects the healthy skin tissues and damages them leading to the formation of shiny red, scaly patches of skin which recurrently shed off from the normal skin.

Parts of the Body Affected

While psoriasis may affect any part of the body, the most commonly affected areas are scalp, forearms, shin and belly –button.

Common Types of Psoriasis

  1. Plaque psoriasis
  2. Pustular Psoriasis
  3. Guttate Psoriasis
  4. Inverse Psoriasis
  5. Erythrodermic psoriasis

This classification is based on the types of the patches that form on the skin of a psoriatic patient. Among the above five types plaque psoriasis is the most common type and is found in more than 90 % of the cases.

Is Psoriasis a Genetic Disorder?

Patients with a family history of Psoriasis are genetically predisposed to develop Psoriasis to a large extent. Many studies have been conducted which are backed by scientific evidence in favor of this interpretation.

As many as one third of the patients having Psoriasis are found to have a genetic focus which backs the development of disease in them.

Genetic susceptibility along with a combination of trigger factors like the environmental factors come together and become reason enough to incite a flare up of the disease.

The condition usually worsens in winter, use of NSAIDs and psychological stress, dry skin, scratching the psoriatic lesions, cigarette smoking, obesity, hot water etc.

Is Psoriasis a Contagious Disease?

Psoriasis is not a contagious disease despite the hideous flaky patches which give a feel of some infection afflicting the skin.

In fact, the typical character of the flakes is the main diagnostic criteria for this condition.

What are the Complications of Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is not a curable disease and it comes back again to become a serious problem for the patient if not controlled. As the disease grows older, many complications seem to develop are or are possible to occur in case of Psoriasis.

The common problems associated with chronic psoriasis are Psoriatic arthritis, Cardio – vascular diseases, Crohn’s disease, Depression and Lymphoma.

Herbal Remedies for Psoriasis by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda offers best combination of effective herbal remedies such as PSORA Care Pack for ayurvedic treatment of psoriasis. These herbal remedies are manufactured from 100% pure and natural herbs; without the use of any chemicals, binders, fillers, colors, yeast, starch, preservatives or additives. These herbal remedies are prepared under the supervision of renowned Ayurveda experts.

Dosage / Usage

  1. Navkarshik Churna – 1 teaspoonful twice daily with warm water after meal.
  2. Radiant Skin Hair Nail Formula – 2 capsules twice daily with warm water after meal.
  3. Neem Capsules – 1 capsules twice daily with warm water after meal.
  4. Manjishtha Capsules – 2 capsules twice daily with warm water after meal.
  5. Pitta Balance – 1 capsules twice daily with warm 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.

Products Description

1. Radiant Skin Hair Nails Formula

Radiant skin hair nail formula is packed with wonderful herbal extracts of Rubia cordifolia (Manjista), Fumaria officinalis (Pit papad), Swertia chiretta (Chirayata) and Aloe barbadensis (Ghrit Kumari). Regular use helps to clear toxins from the body as this herbal remedy is rich in free radicles. Radiant skin hair nail formula is packed with antioxidant and immune modulator properties. It nourishes dry skin that is quite common symptom in psoriasis. Also cures skin problems like psoriasis, impetigo, ringworm, hay fever, skin tanning etc. It enhances liver functions too effectively.

2. Manjishtha Capsules

Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) is a herb that helps to pacify the vitiated Kapha and Pitta. It is mainly Pittahara. It is one of the best herb used for blood purifying and removes toxins from the body. It has ability to penetrate into body tissues where reactive toxins have accumulated. It binds with the toxins and neutralizes their damaging effect. This super herb aids in removing toxins from the blood and in cleansing the lymphatic system. It helps to boost your immunity and increases the white blood cells of immune system. Manjishtha could increase the amount of white blood cells up to 151% and it has been considered one of the advantages of taking Manjishtha, particularly if you are aiming to boost your immune function. Immune system is impaired in Psoriasis. So cap. Manjishtha is very beneficial for management of Psoriasis.

3. Neem Capsules

Neem capsules of Planet Ayurveda are packed with pure extracts of best quality herb Neem. Neem is “nimba” in Sanskrit language which is known as Azadiracta indica scientifically. It is a long evergreen tree with green leaves.

Planet Ayurveda’s Neem capsules are very good for maintaining healthy skin. The capsules are purely natural and contain standardized extract of Neem (Azadirachta indica).

4. Navkarshik Churna

Navakarshik churna is a blend of herbs like Amalaki (Emblica officianalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibbitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Nimba (Azadirachta indica), Manjistha (Rubia cordifollia), Katuki (Picorrhiza kurro), and Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia). Herbs are given in combination with particular amount because these work in synergetic manner.

5. Pitta Balance

In the case of psoriasis, a compromised digestive system leads to an increase of pitta dosha into rasa dhatu. So pitta balance capsules alleviate excess of pitta in body and help in management of psoriasis.

6. Jatyadi Tailam

This is a classical formulation which is composed of haridra, jati, nimba, patola, manjishtha, katu rohini, tutha, etc herbs and some metallic contents, they have penetrating property hence heals the deep-seated wounds or non-healing wounds. This oil is very beneficial in chronic psoriatic conditions. It also restores the normal color and reduced sensation of the affected area.

7. Recumin Gel

Recumin Gel is a patent product of Planet Ayurveda which has shown tremendous results in case of skin disorders. It promotes early healing of wounds, restores the normal color and texture of the skin by removing the scaly de-pigmented patches from the body. Recumin gel contains Azadirachta indica, Jasmine officinalis, Commiphora mukul, Celastrus paniculatus, Sesame indicum, Cocus nucifera, etc. Basically, the herbs in this gel have anti-bacterial action and improve skin complexion.

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