PSORIASIS(KITIBHA)- INTRODUCTION,CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND MANAGMENT
INTRODUCTION-## Psoriasis in Ayurveda is well-known disease as “Kithibha” is an autoimmune disorder of the skin that causes plaques, which are itchy or sore patches of thick, red, dry skin. Scales regularly develop on joints, such elbows and knees.## They may grow anywhere on the body, including the: Hands Feet Neck Scalp Face## Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes skin cells to grow 10 times faster than average. This allows the skin to build up into bumpy red patches covered in white scales.Psoriasis cannot be transmitted from person to person. It occurs often in members of the same family.## Psoriasis typically occurs in early adulthood. Patches will recover and then come back all the way through a person’s life.## CAUSES-## As per Ayurveda causes of all varieties of skin diseases are common.Intake of mutually contradictory food like fish and milk, intake of unctuous and heavy drinks, suppression of natural urges like vomiting, sleep, thirst etc.## Physical exercise in excess heat climate or after taking heavy meal, violation of laws of Ayurveda in exposing to heat, cold, fasting and taking food.## Intake of cold water immediately after exposing to scorching sun. Intake of uncooked food and food before the previous meal is digested. Violation of laws of pañcakarma (5 purification procedures).## Excess intake of foods like fresh grains, curd, fish, salt and sour substances; excess intake of black gram, radish, pastry, sesame seeds, milk, jaggery; Sexual act in the state of indigestion; day sleep, performing sinful acts.## Symptoms for Psoriasis## Symptoms of Psoriasis differ from person to person which depends on the type of Psoriasis. The most common symptoms of Psoriasis include:-## Inflamed patches of skin Plaques on the red patches Dry skin that may crack and bleed Soreness around patches Itching/burning sensations around patches Thick/pitted nails Swollen joints Stress – Unusual high stress may trigger a flare-up. Heavy alcohol also triggers flare-up.## Ayurveda Management for Psoriasis## The vata mainly causes pain, dryness and scaling of skin. Pitha vitiation leads to burning feeling, redness, inflammation etc. and that of kapha causes rashes, itching, discharge, thickening of skin etc. From these symptoms, the involvement of Dosha is analysed carefully in each patient, which is most important in the management of the disease.## Shodhana chikitsa (Detoxification) can be done through Panchakarma therapies like Vamana, Virechana, Rakta mokshna etc., for chronic cases of 5 plus years of psoriasis repeated detox may be advised## Shamana chikitsa through proper management of internal medication and external applications## Rasayana chikitsa (immunomodulation) to arrest recurring and boost immunity## Changes in diet and lifestyle## Management of Stress## Steps for psoriasis treatment in Ayurveda## Step 1: First of all, blood purifiers are given to the patients to reduce increased toxins inside the body.## Step 2: Secondly, emphasis moves toward liver care. Detoxification of liver is done through various therapies like Vamana / Virechana which in turn improves the immunity of the body.## Step 3: Wrong anti-biotics & anti-histamines are avoided with the help of herbal natural medicines so as to avoid their side effects on various parts of our body. Deep Ayurveda has its effective herbal medicines which performs the same task as done by anti-biotics & anti-histamines without having any side effects like Gandak Rasayan, Panchtikt Ghrit Guggul, Chander Prabha Vati etc.## Step 4: Various herbal medicated oils & formulations have been prepared for traditional ayurvedic treatment at our all clinic having almost all the benefits like anti-allergic, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial & anti-biotics.## Step 5: Rejuvenation of cells is done through immune boosters & modulator herbs like Amla, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Brahmi etc. Ayurvit Multivitamin Herbal capsules is the medicine available at Deep ayurveda for this purpose.## Step 6: At last, Ayurveda emphasizes on the proper rejuvenation, relaxation & toning of nervous system through various neuro-tonic herbs like Brahmi, Shankhpushpi, Jatamansi, Tagar, etc.## Ayurvedic remedies for Psoriasis## Jasmine flower paste to get rid of itching and reduce inflammation In order to reduce inflammation Guggul can be used. Neem to boost the immunity levels and to purify the blood in the body. To reduce inflammation, redness, and swelling turmeric can be used. Boswellia (Indian frankincense) to reduce inflammation and increase the immunity levels of the body.## Pathya (Do’s):—## Lifestyle improvements, including daily exercise, healthier food. Losing weight to help keep hormones in check Yoga Meditation: Pranayama, breathing exercises Old rice, barley, green gram, bitter vegetables, and meat from wild animals are good. Apathya (Don’t):- Smoking Junk, sticky, packaged, preserved food or coffee beverages Sour, salty, heat-producing items like pepper, etc- curd, milk, jaggery, the meat of marshy animals, sesame seeds, black gram are contraindicated Sexual intimacy and alcoholic liquor should be prohibited. Sedentary lifestyles Excess sleep for the day, eating straight after dinner. Evite stress
