Once upon a time there lived an ‘Asur’, who was so powerful that people were afraid of him, anyone who he possessed, they all started to scratch their body with their nails so much that they killed themselves.
Others who had seen these effects of possession of ‘Asur’, searched for a solution for sometime.one day an anonymous person came and told them to find an old lady who lives in the High mountains, and disappeared.
So, some leaders searched in deep forest on high Mountains. After searching for so many days, they found an old lady. She had a very bright aura.
So, some leaders searched in deep forest on high Mountains. After searching for so many days, they found an old lady. She had a very bright aura.
Yes! yes! The situation is the same nowadays; people have less faith in Ayurveda which is the oldest in all.
Now Back to Story,
Let’s first know our ‘Asur’,
Eczema is one among the most common skin diseases. Topical corticosteroids are the most widely prescribed medication for dermatological diseases including eczema as they are so efficient in treating inflammatory and epidermal proliferative diseases. Occasionally, it will be necessary for patients with extensive disease to be treated with large quantities of potent preparations for a short time. However, with large quantities of these potent preparations transient adrenal suppression is likely to occur, especially early in the treatment. Also, evidence of mild suppression of the HPA axis – ‘hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis’ is reported in adults when the more potent topical steroids were used, with rapid recovery of the function when intensive treatment ceased. Untreated or partially treated eczema becomes more chronic requiring treatment for a longer period. The cost becomes prohibitive and quantity inadequate as corticosteroid preparations is not economical particular for poor patients of eczema where it is more common. Description of a skin disease similar to that of eczema is in Ayurvedic classical text as Vicharchika, viz, “Sakandu Pidaka Shyava Bahusrava” meaning skin lesion with hyperpigmentation, vesicles, itching and profuse exudation is termed Vicharchika. As it is Raktapradoshaja vikar, the mainstay of treatment in Ayurveda for Vicharchika is Shodhana(Purification), which eliminate the vitiated Doshas. Parallel to Shodhana, Shamanoushadis (Ayurvedic Medicines) help to correct the Dhatus and bring them to normalcy.
When Can You Say You Have Eczema?
Don’t worry! Not Every skin disease is Eczema!
Below are some symptoms:
- Dry, cracked skin
- Itchiness (pruritus)
- Rash on swollen skin that varies in colour depending on your skin colour
- Small, raised bumps, on brown or Black skin
- Oozing and crusting
- Thickened skin
- Darkening of the skin around the eyes
- Raw, sensitive skin from scratching
Causes
Some environmental factors may also bring out the symptoms of eczema. These include:
- Irritants: These include soaps, detergents, shampoos, and disinfectants, juices from fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables. (If you are allergic to it)
- Allergens: Dust mites, pets, pollens, can all lead to eczema. This is known as allergic eczema.
- Microbes: These include bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, viruses, and certain fungi.
- Hot and cold temperatures: Very hot and very cold weather, high and low humidity and perspiration from exercise can bring out eczema.
- Foods: Dairy products, eggs, nuts and seeds, soy products, and wheat can cause eczema flares.
- Stress: This is not a direct cause of eczema, but it can make the symptoms worse.
- Hormones: Females may experience increased eczema symptoms when their hormone levels are changing, such as during pregnancy and at certain points in the menstrual cycle.
Some Homecare Ayurvedic tips:
(here comes Shakthi!)
- Take a lukewarm bath with Nimb Leaves or Panchavalkal kwath.
- Apply moisturizer within 3 minutes of bathing to “lock in” moisture.
- Moisturize every day, you can use coconut oil.
- Wear cotton and soft fabrics.
- Avoid rough, scratchy fibers and tightfitting clothing
- Use a mild soap like Nimb or Aloe soap or a non-soap cleanser when washing
- Take extra precautions to prevent eczema flares in winter
- Air dry or gently pat the skin for drying with a towel, rather than rubbing the skin dry after bathing or taking a shower.
- Whenever possible, avoid rapid changes of temperature and activities that cause sweating.
- Learn and avoid individual eczema triggers.
- Keep fingernails short to prevent scratching from breaking the skin.
Ayurvedic Medicines for Eczema:
- Oils For Local Application
- Jatyadi oil
- Marichyadi oil
- Coconut oil
- Nimb Oil
- Ghrit (Medicated Ghee) For Local Application and Oral administration
- Mahatikta Ghrita
- Panchatikta Ghrita
- Ointments:
- Gandhak malam
- Jatyadi Malam
- Medicines:
- Tab.Kaishor Guggulu
- Tab. Arogyavardhini vati
- Tab. Gandhak Rasayan
- Tab. Nimb Ghan vati
- Tab. Panchtikta Ghrita Guggulu
- Tab. Sudarshan Ghan vati
- Decoction Of Manjisthadi, Guduchyadi, Pathyadi Kwath.
- Drugs like Nimb, Guduchi, Aamlaki, Kirat tikta etc.
- Panchakarma Procedures for Eczema:
- Body massage with Medicated oil and ghee
- Niruh Basti (Enema of medicated Decoctions)
- Jalauka Avcharan (Leech Therapy)
- Pracchan Karma (Bloodletting therapy)
- Virechan karma (Therapeutic purgation)
- Daiva vyapashray chikitsa
- Mantra chikitsa
- Dhyana & Pranayam.
All medicines should be advised to use under the prescription of a registered ayurveda medical practitioner.
See, these are all mentioned 4000 years ago in Ayurvedic classical texts,
Of course, there are so many other medicines besides these all, Ayurveda has a vast treasure of medicines! As I mentioned in the title, Ayurveda acts as a divine power (shakthi) to remove all diseases (Asur).
Mainly Ayurvedic medicine focuses on blood purification in all skin diseases. So in all skin diseases, detox (Any Panchakarma)is a must.
