Key Takeaways — Skin Allergy & Ayurveda
Skin allergy is Sheetapitta in Ayurveda — a Pitta reaction
Identify and strictly avoid personal allergen triggers
Neem and Manjistha purify blood and reduce allergic skin reactions
Antihistamine herbs provide natural allergy relief
Strengthening immunity reduces allergic sensitivity over time
Understanding Skin Allergy in Ayurveda
Symptoms of Skin Allergy
Red, itchy skin rashes or hives
Raised welts or patches on skin
Swelling of skin especially around face
Burning or stinging sensation
Dry, scaly or peeling skin
Blistering in severe reactions
Angioedema in serious allergic responses
Ayurvedic Causative Factors (Nidana)
- Pitta and Vata dosha aggravation
- Contact allergens — cosmetics, nickel, latex
- Food allergens — nuts, shellfish, dairy
- Environmental allergens — pollen, dust, mould
- Certain medications causing allergic reactions
- Insect bites and stings
- Immune system hypersensitivity
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Diet & Lifestyle (Pathya-Apathya)
✓ Beneficial (Pathya)
- Anti-inflammatory cooling foods
- Amla, neem and blood-purifying herbs
- Turmeric and coriander for anti-allergy effect
- Cooling coconut water and fresh vegetables
- Easily digestible light meals
✗ To Avoid (Apathya)
- Known allergen foods — nuts, shellfish, dairy
- Synthetic chemicals and harsh cosmetics
- Hot and Pitta-aggravating spicy foods
- Alcohol which triggers histamine release
- Processed and preservative-laden foods