Key Takeaways — Eczema & Ayurveda
Eczema in Ayurveda is Vicharchika — a chronic condition
Blood purification is fundamental to treating eczema
Neem and Manjistha are key skin-healing herbs
Identifying and avoiding triggers prevents flares
Stress management significantly reduces eczema severity
Understanding Eczema in Ayurveda
Symptoms of Eczema
Dry, itchy, and inflamed skin
Red or brownish-grey patches
Thickened, scaly skin
Small raised bumps that may ooze
Skin that cracks and bleeds from scratching
Raw and swollen skin from scratching
Intense itching worse at night
Ayurvedic Causative Factors (Nidana)
- Pitta and Vata dosha imbalance
- Genetic predisposition and family history
- Immune system dysregulation
- Allergic reactions to food or environment
- Skin barrier dysfunction
- Stress and emotional disturbances
- Harsh soaps and chemical exposure
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Diet & Lifestyle (Pathya-Apathya)
✓ Beneficial (Pathya)
- Anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric and ginger
- Cooling vegetables like cucumber and ridge gourd
- Coconut oil for internal and external use
- Bitter gourd and neem for blood purification
- Easily digestible light meals
✗ To Avoid (Apathya)
- Dairy products especially milk and cheese
- Hot and spicy foods aggravating Pitta
- Fermented and sour foods
- Alcohol and processed junk foods
- Common allergens like gluten and eggs