How to Treat Cherry Angioma through Ayurveda?

Abstract

Cherry angioma is a common, benign tumour that occurs as a mole-like growth on the skin due to abnormal proliferation of blood vessels. Generally, people do not require its treatment because it is harmless but due to cosmetic reasons, some people remove angiomas or moles through surgery that can cause side effects. If these moles start bleeding and increasing in size, then it is a sign of skin cancer. So, treatment at its initial stage is needed, to prevent complications. Therefore here we discussed the herbal remedies which effectively treat the Cherry Angioma. Planet Ayurveda offers some beneficial herbal remedies for the management of cherry angioma.

What is Cherry Angioma?

Cherry angiomas, a skin disease in which cherry red mole develops on the skin due to abnormal growth of blood vessels/capillaries. It is a benign tumour and is the common variety of angioma. Mostly this condition occurs in adults over 30 years of age and it increases with age. It is very rare in children. Cherry angiomas occur in all genders, races, and ethnic backgrounds. (1)

Cherry angioma was first described in the 19th century by a British surgeon named Campbell de Morgan, thus known as Campbell de Morgan spots. It is also known as Cherry hemangioma and senile angioma.

It is a harmless type of skin development and is generally not a serious concern unless these angiomas/moles cause bleeding or changes in shape or colour. If these types of symptoms occur then these are the symptoms of skin cancer. In most cases, the size and number of cherry angioma increases with aging. (1)

What are the causes of Cherry angioma?

The specific cause of the development of cherry angiomas is not known. In cherry angiomas, mole-like growth occurs due to the proliferation of endothelial cells covering the blood vessels. The possible cause of cherry angiomas is genetic factors specifically, somatic mutations in GNAQ and GNA11 genes.

What are the risks of Cherry angioma?

1. Exposure to chemicals, Sun or weather conditions
2. Hormonal changes
3. Ageing
4. Health condition like Liver dysfunction
5. Environmental toxins

What are the symptoms of Cherry angioma?

A common symptom of cherry angioma is a cherry-red or purple spot, which is about one-tenth of a millimetre in diameter and nearly flat when they first develop. Other symptoms:

1. Small round or oval papule
2. Different sizes – from a small spot to a big bump
3. Sometimes red mole bleeds

What is the Ayurvedic aspect of Cherry angioma?

As per Ayurveda, cherry angiomas have no direct correlation in Ayurveda but can be recognised under pitta aggravated diseases such as Kushta Roga can be associated with Cherry angiomas.

What is Ayurvedic treatment for Cherry angioma?

Ayurveda always believes that every disease is caused by an imbalance in the body’s tridosha, improper diet and sedentary lifestyle. Thus Ayurveda treats this disease using herbs and herbal remedies as it helps in balancing the body’s tridosha and supports the overall health of the body. Planet Ayurveda provides safe and effective herbal remedies for the treatment of cherry angioma.

Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda for Cherry angioma

The herbal products offered by Planet Ayurveda are 100% natural, pure and free of chemicals and formulated under the direct guidance of Ayurvedic experts. For cherry angiomas, Planet Ayurveda offers various herbal products such as Gandhak Rasayan, Manjistha capsules, Liver detox capsules, Cucumber toner, and Cleopatra anti-aging Butter.

Product Description

1. Manjishtha Capsules

These capsules are prepared with a standardized herbal extract of Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia). Manjishta acts as a powerful blood purifier and eliminates toxins from the blood and improves blood circulation. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, antispasmodic, astringent, and immunity-boosting properties. Therefore Manjistha capsules are very useful in the treatment of Cherry angiomas and also in many skin and blood diseases.

Dosage: 2 capsules, twice daily with plain water after a meal.

2. Gandhak Rasayan Tablets

These tablets contain purified Sulphur (Shuddh Gandhak) and other useful herbs such as Triphala (Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki), Guduchi, Patra, Ela, Cinnamon, Nagakeshara, Shunti, Bhringaraja, Sita, and Godugdha. These natural ingredients are very effective and have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It acts as a natural exfoliate and removes dead skin from the surface. These tablets help in repairing cells and also promote healthy functioning of skin cells and prevent abnormal growth of cells. Due to all these properties, Gandhak Rasayan tablets are effective in cherry angioma.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice or thrice a day with lukewarm water.

3. Liver Detox Capsules

These capsules are prepared with a combination of various useful herbs Punarnava, Katuki, Kalmegh, Kasni, Makoy, Biranjasipha, Himsra, Jhavuka, and Haritaki. It helps to flush out toxins from the body and aids in purification of blood and liver. Liver detox capsule promotes a healthy metabolism, purifies the body and helps in treating liver diseases thus plays an important role in the treatment of Cherry angioma.
Dosage: 2 capsules twice a day with water, after a meal.

4. Cucumber Toner

Cucumber Toner by Planet Ayurveda contains Cucumber extract, Aloe vera extract (Aloe Barbadensis), and Mint oil (Mentha piperita) which improves the health of the skin. Cucumber extract and Mint oil having cooling properties. Aloe vera possesses anti-inflammatory properties and reducesb inflammation. All these ingredients with effective properties cucumber toner is a herbal remedy beneficial for the skin and also helps alleviate the conditions due to cherry angiomas.
Usage: Cucumber toner should be applied daily during the day.

5. Cleopatra Anti-Ageing Body Butter

Cleopatra anti-ageing Butter by Planet Ayurveda is prepared with various natural ingredients which have good effects on the skin such as Almond Oil, Aloe Vera Extract, Shea Butter, Olea Europaea Oil, Olive Oil, Glycerin, Wheat Germ Oil, etc.It increases the collagen & elastin production, maintain firmness and keep skin hydrated. Thus, Cleopatra anti-ageing Butter supports healthy skin and is beneficial in all types of skin disorders.
Usage: Cleopatra anti-ageing butter should be applied daily during the night.

Conclusion

Complete information has concluded that cherry angiomas are not severe but sometimes it can cause skin cancer and other complications, hence treatment is needed. The above herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda are very effective for cherry angioma and have no side effects.

Reference

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_angioma#Epidemiology