Key Takeaways — Psoriasis & Ayurveda
Psoriasis is Ekakushtha — a chronic but manageable condition
Stress is the most common trigger for psoriasis flares
Blood purification is central to Ayurvedic psoriasis treatment
Avoid known triggers to prevent and reduce flares
Manjistha and Neem are powerful blood purifiers for psoriasis
Understanding Psoriasis in Ayurveda
Symptoms of Psoriasis
Red or pink raised plaques on skin
Silvery-white scales on patches
Dry skin that may crack and bleed
Itching, burning or soreness
Thickened or ridged nails
Swollen and stiff joints in psoriatic arthritis
Patches on scalp, elbows, knees and lower back
Ayurvedic Causative Factors (Nidana)
- Tridosha aggravation especially Pitta
- Genetic predisposition and family history
- Immune system dysfunction triggering skin cells
- Stress and emotional trauma as triggers
- Streptococcal throat infection as trigger
- Certain medications — lithium, beta-blockers
- Smoking and alcohol as aggravating factors
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Diet & Lifestyle (Pathya-Apathya)
✓ Beneficial (Pathya)
- Anti-inflammatory bitter vegetables and neem
- Cooling Pitta-pacifying foods and coconut water
- Turmeric and omega-3 rich foods
- Bitter gourd and Manjistha for blood purification
- Amla and Triphala for internal cleansing
✗ To Avoid (Apathya)
- Dairy products especially milk
- Nightshade vegetables — tomatoes, potatoes
- Red meat and seafood
- Alcohol and smoking — major triggers
- Spicy, sour and fermented foods