Psoriasis

Common Causes of Psoriasis

• Autoimmune dysfunction causing rapid skin cell turnover.
• Genetic predisposition or family history.
• Stress, anxiety, and irregular lifestyle.
• Unhealthy diet with heavy, oily, or incompatible foods.
• Imbalance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas disturbing skin health.

Symptoms of Psoriasis

• Thick, scaly patches of red or silvery skin.
• Itching, burning, or soreness in affected areas.
• Cracks or bleeding in severe cases.
• Nail changes such as pitting or discoloration.
• Joint pain in psoriatic arthritis.

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Psoriasis

• Purifies blood with herbs like neem, guduchi, and manjistha.
• Uses medicated oils such as Mahamarichyadi taila for external application.
• Recommends Panchakarma therapies like virechana (purgation) and basti (enema).
• Suggests a Pitta-Kapha pacifying diet avoiding sour, salty, and fermented foods.
• Encourages stress management, yoga, and regular oil massage (abhyanga).

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