Best Ayurvedic Remedies For Psoriasis Treatment
ABSTRACT
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by hyperproliferation of keratinocytes resulting in thickened, scaly, and erythematous plaques. Affecting approximately 2-3% of the population, psoriasis has a significant impact on patients, their quality of life, physical function, and mental health. The disease most commonly manifests on the skin of the elbow, knees, scalp, intergluteal clefts, and also in the glans penis. This review of psoriasis is meant to understand the cause, clinical features, and treatment. According to Modern and Ayurvedic science to provide the facilities for the development of more effective treatment strategies. Let’s discuss it in detail!

INTRODUCTION
It is an Autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the skin which causes itching and discomfort on skin. Patches of skin become scaly and inflamed most often on the scalp or elbow. The symptoms of psoriasis can sometimes go through flaring for a week or month followed by a period when they subside or go into remission. Psoriasis occurs in both males and females with equal frequency. And is most prevalent between the ages of 10-30.
CAUSE
Basically, it is an Autoimmune disease but Some of the factors that may trigger psoriasis are
- Genetics
- Infection
- Autoimmune reaction
- Injury to skin, dry skin
- Medication: antimalarial, Lithium
- Stress
- Obesity
- Smoking
TYPES INCLUDE
- Plaque psoriasis: The most common type also known as psoriasis vulgaris It appears as raised inflamed red skin covered by silvery patches. Site: Sacrum, Kness, Elbow.
- Guttate psoriasis: characterized by the eruption of small papules over the proximal extremities and upper trunk.
- Inverse psoriasis: localized in the major skin fold, such axilla, the inguinal and inflammatory areas, and sweating areas. It is commonly seen in obese clients.
- Pustular psoriasis: It is usually uncommon but mostly appears adult . It seems like pus-filled lesions surrounded by skin, appearing mostly in feet and hands.
- Erythrodermic psoriasis: The disease affects all body sites Erythema is the most prominent feature with superficial scaling, and peeling that may appear like burning. Cause due to sunburn, allergic reaction
- Nail psoriasis: Commonly seen along with psoriatic arthritis. It appears as a pitting small bit of nail, debris buildup under nails.
- Psoriatic arthritis: This is a condition that involves both joint inflammation and psoriasis. The most distinctive feature of psoriasis is interphalangeal joint arthritis.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- Swollen and stiff joints
- Thickened, pitted, or ridged nails
- Itching, burning, or soreness
- Dry, cracked skin that may bleed
- Small scaling spots
- Red patches covered with thick, silvery scale
DIAGNOSIS
Psoriasis can be hard to diagnose because it can look like other skin disease
- Collect history
- Physical examination
- Skin biopsy
- Blood and radiography
TREATMENT
It is mainly based on surface areas of involvement, body site affected the presence or absence of arthritis, and the thickness of the plaque and scales.
- Corticosteroids
- Vitamin D analog
- Non steroidal topical
- Phototherapy
COMPLICATIONS
- Psoriatic arthritis: causes joint damage and loss of function in some joints
- Eye condition
- Obesity
- High bp
- Cardiovascular disease
- Metabolic syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
AYURVEDIC APPROACH
In Ayurveda, it can be compared with Kitibha Kushta, which is Vata-Kapha in origin. Ayurveda treats Psoriasis by purifying blood and tissue by balancing Vata and Kapha has dosha. Herbs are used to strengthen and heal the skin. These ayurvedic herbs can heal the disease from the roots of the disease which can maintain the balance of dosha in the body. For the elimination of dosha, repeated Shodhna (purification) is necessary. The disease Kustha is one among the Astamhagada (8 great disorders) and Santarpanajanya vyadhi (disease of overnutrition). The vitiation of the tridosha and saptha dhatu (body tissue) occurs in Kushta. The scaly rough, erythematous patches are associated with severe itching.
Causes (NIDAN)
- Ahar Janay Nidan: shad ras sevan (Six essential tastes), Adhyashana(Eating before digestion of previous food), Ati sneh sevan (Excessive intake of oily food), Ajiran ( Take food in case of Indigestion)
- Viharaj Janay Nidan: Ati vyayam pachchat bhojan (Taking food after exercise), Mala or mutra veg dharan(Retention of stool and urine), Divashyan (Taking sleep in the daytime
SAMPRAPTI (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY) ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
- Nidan sevan
- Dosha was aggravated
- Tawak(Skin), Rakt(Blood),Mamsa(Fat),lasika(Lymph) was also affected
- Moving Dosha to the affected part of the skin
- And form patchy and inflamed skin
- And then the formation of kushtarog (Leprosy)
SYMPTOMS (LAKSHAN)
- Ati Sweden (Excessive sweating)
- Twak parushya (Hard skin, dry skin)
- Kandu (Itching)
- Suptata (Numbness)
- Twak shooth (Skin inflammation)
COMPLICATIONS (UPDRAV)
- Daha (Pain)
- Atisar (Diarrhoea)
- Jawara (Fever)
- Trishna (Thirst)
- Avipak (Indigestion)
MANAGEMENT BY AYURVEDA
- Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu
- Arogyavardhini vati
- Panchanima churna
- Kaishore guggul
- Arogyavardhini Vati
- Yograj guggul
- Kushkuthar Ras
- Mushkadi Churan
- Triphlaasav
- Haridra Rasayan
- Tubrak Rasayan
- Karanj nimb tail
- Gudhuchi oil + Tuvarak oil – apply locally
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR PSORIASIS BY PLANET AYURVEDA
Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified company that Provides herbal medicines that are free from chemicals and added preservatives and also have no side effects. All these herbs are prepared by following the Ayurvedic principles Which can mainly act on the affected dosha which creates an imbalance in the body. So main herbs that play a very important role in this are
- Navkarshik churna
- Radiant skin hair nail lotion
- Neem capsules
- Manjishtha capsules
- Pitta balance
- Jayadi tailam
- Gleaming skin, hair nail formula
- Gandhak rasayan


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Navkarshik Churna
Navkarshik Churna is a Powder formulation that includes Amla (Emblica Officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bahera (Terminalia Bellerica), Vacha (Acorus Calamus) etc herbs which play a very important role and also give a good effect on skin and make skin healthy and youthful.
Dosage: One teaspoon twice daily after a meal with plain water
2. Radiant Skin Hair Nail Lotion
It is formed from Haldi (Curcuma longa), Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves , Til (Sesamum indicum) etc. All these herbs are very beneficial to maintain a healthy hair, nail and skin.
Dosage: Apply on the affected area , Twice daily morning or night .
3. Neem Capsules
Neem is a capsule formulation of standardized herbs of Azardica indica made of their leaves. It is standardized and made by a single herb Neem (Azadirachta indica). It mainly helps in detoxification, purifies blood, is anti-inflammatory, and also maintains a healthy blood sugar level.
Dosage: One to two capsules twice daily with plain water after a meal.
4. Manjishtha Capsules
It is a capsule formulation made by a standardized single herb of Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia) mainly made from the Bark of the plants which mainly acts as an antioxidant, digestion, maintains skin health, and also supports the liver and kidneys.
Dosage: One to two capsules twice daily with plain water after a meal.
5. Pitta Balance
It is a capsule formulation formed by Jahar mohra pishti (Calcium compound), Kaharwa Pishti (calcium compound), Akik pishti (Agate Compound), Giloy satva (Tino spora cordifolia) . So as the name indicates It mainly balances the pitta dosha in the body, maintains the digestive fire and maintains the healthy digestive system in the body.
Dosage: One to two capsules twice daily with plain water after a meal.
6. Jatayadi Tailam
It is formed mixture of oils by magical herbs which include Chameli (Jasmium Official), Neem( Azadirachta Indica), Mulethi(Glycyrrhiza Glabra), Til(Sesamum Indicum), and other important herbs . All these help with redness, provide soothing relief, and also promote the healing process of disintegrated skin and injuries.
Dosage: Apply over the affected area once or twice daily.
7. Gleaming Skin Hair Nail Formula
It is a capsule formation which is formed by Manjistha (Rubia Cordifolia), Pit papda (Fumaria Officinalis), Ghrit Kumari (Aloe Barbadensis) and Sariva(Hemidesmus Indicus) etc. All these help to maintain a healthy skin and acts as a detoxifier to remove toxins from the body.
Dosage: Two capsules twice daily after a meal.
8. Gandhak Rasayan
Gandhak rasayan is a tablet formation in which Sulphur is the main ingredient that has mainly Kushthaghan property. It also acts as an amazing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Dosage: One or two tablets twice daily after a meal.
CONCLUSION
In this article, we have discussed Psoriasis which is mainly a chronic skin condition that causes raised inflamed, scaly patches on the skin. The severity of the disease goes from mild to severe. The treatment depends on the symptoms of the disease by their various types and treatments according to modern science and new life changes which can also play a major role in the management of the disease. We have also discussed the Ayurvedic aspect of the disease and its treatment according to Planet Ayurveda which can heal the disease from its roots without causing any side effects. So follow the Ayurvedic science for the speed recovery of disease.
Dr. Vikram Chauhan
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