Ayurveda for Skin Diseases — Psoriasis, Eczema, and More

Chronic skin disease is Pitta-Rakta dushti — the root cause is in the blood + gut. Topical steroids suppress; Ayurveda addresses root.

**Conditions covered.** Psoriasis (Eka Kushta), chronic eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergic skin, fungal recurrence.

**Cornerstone Panchakarma.** Virechana (medicated purgation) — clears Pitta + Rakta dushti from gut + blood. 7-day prep + 1-day Virechana + 7-day Samsarjana. Single most disease-modifying intervention.

**Internal formulations.** Aragvadhadi Kashayam, Mahatiktaka Ghrita, Khadirarishta, Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam.

**Topical.** Eladi Tailam for chronic eczema. Karpooradi Tailam for inflammatory plaques. Avoid steroid creams as primary — they cause rebound.

**Diet.** Eliminate Viruddha Aahara (incompatible foods): fish + milk, hot + cold combinations. No excessive sour (curd, vinegar, pickles) or salty (papad, namkeen) for 60 days.

**Lifestyle.** Cotton clothes only. Triphala 1 tsp warm water nightly for bowel regularity (constipation worsens skin disease). Sun exposure 15 min daily.

**Centres specialising in chronic skin.** Arya Vaidya Sala, Vaidyaratnam, Sanjeevanam. Patient-led centres with experienced Panchakarma teams.

**Realistic.** Visible improvement in 6-8 weeks. Sustained remission requires 6-12 months + lifelong dietary discipline.

--- _AI-generated educational content — pending medical review. For diagnosis and personalised treatment, consult a verified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda doctor. Find one at https://ayurconnect.com/doctors._ _Author: AyurConnect Editorial._