Cause And Cure Of Psoriasis- Interview With Best Ayurveda Expert
Written By Dr Joshi, Ayurvedic Dermatologist
Last updated: 03/10/18Written By Dr Joshi, Ayurvedic Dermatologist
Last updated: 03/10/18Psoriasis is very common skin condition that needs constant care and treatment. While allopathy has no definitive cure for this chronic disease, lot of patients turn to alternative medicines. Today it is an honour to have DR.GAURANG JOSHI, the President of International Psoriasis Foundation and International Ayurveda Physician and expert Ayurveda Dermatologist to enlighten us about the Ayurvedic aspect of Psoriasis.
Dr Gaurang Joshi is Medical director of Atharva Multi-Specialty Ayurveda Hospital and CEO of Green Tree Botanicals, Chairman-Atharva Life Science Academic and Research Foundation. He is faculty in International Academy of Ayurved for Overseas and editor of Journal of Cancer Prevention and Current Research, Oklahoma, USA. He can be reached at https://www.atharvaayurvedindia.com/
Dr. Joshi: Skin diseases have been described in Ayurveda under the heading of Kushtha, and Psoriasis is been described as Ek Kushtha by our Acharyas. When Vata and Kapha doshas get involved, further vitiating Ras, Rakta Dhatu to accumulate in the Twak(skin) causing Ek Kushtha(Psoriasis). In Ayurveda, the causative factors have been classified in 2 groups-Bahya(External)and Abhyantar(Internal). As per our clinical experience, we have found 3 main causative factors for Psoriasis:
Dr Joshi: Yes, of course. Diet has a big role in Psoriasis both in incidence and management as mentioned above. We need to avoid the causative factors for the management of Psoriasis, as in Ayurveda’s 1st line of treatment is Nidana Parivarjanam which means to avoid causative factors, so I can say the diet which aggravates the disease must be avoided, as we strongly believe that when diet is wrong medicine of no use and when diet is correct medicine of no need. Normally the diet mentioned below should be followed by the patients:
In conclusion, Psoriasis patients should take freshly cooked food each time. Cooked vegetables are highly recommended.
Dr. Joshi: According to Ayurveda there are certain diseases that come under the category of Yapya (manageable). We can definitely manage Psoriasis with Ayurvedic treatment protocols that include- Diet, Life style management, Stress Management, Ayurveda Panchakarma Treatment, Herbs, Yoga and Meditation. A patient can become asymptomatic with these protocols, however, the patient has to follow the Diet, Life style and stress management throughout one’s life.
Dr. Joshi: Diet and life style recommend by Ayurveda physician can be tried at home. In Psoriasis, skin becomes dry often, along with scaling of the skin. In this condition patients need to apply moisturizer, and the best natural moisturizer that is available in our home is Virgin Coconut oil, which is the best natural application for psoriasis patients, along with natural sunlight, but for further line of treatment you should consult qualified Ayurveda Physician.
Dr. Joshi: Treatment aspects of Psoriasis in Ayurveda based on the following protocol:
Dr Joshi: It depends upon severity, toxicity and patient’s mental status with the disease; still it requires a long term treatment plan with regular follow-up. Most important is to follow diet, lifestyle and stress management throughout the life because Psoriasis may re-occur with a little carelessness in Diet and life style. for more detail, click here.
I would like to warn patients not to go for Ayurveda treatment from an unauthentic Ayurveda Doctors who are claiming to cure Psoriasis and other diseases. Nor do any treatment by reading articles in newspapers or on internet, consultation with a qualified Ayurveda Physicians only for better quality and ethical treatment is a must.
Please do watch this video regarding the role of Ayurvedic treatment in skin diseases: