Treatment of Acne vulgaris (yuvaan pidika/mukhdushika) in Ayurveda
Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya , Nabha,DisttPatiala 09465343479,09501633991
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In Today’s world of beauty and glamour ,it is a natural tendency that every one of us is highly conscious about our skin. Skin is the most visible part of the body that reflects personality of a person. Skin disorders like acne creates physical as well as mental stress to an individual.
In Ayurveda,it is defined as a skin disease in which thorny papules like that of shalmali (silk cotton tree) appear on the face of the patient,as it disfigures the face so it is called as mukh dushika. It is characterized by areas of skin with scaly red skin, comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (pinheads), nodules (large papules), pimples, and possibly scarring.
Ayurveda provides effective and safe remedy for acne .We have successfully treated several patients with Ayurvedic medicines who were suffering from this problem.
What causes Acne vulgaris (yuvaan pidika) ?
The causes of acne may be listed as follows:1. Consumption of fatty and fried food and excess starch intake
2. Inadequate water intake
3. Unbalanced eating hours
4. Heredity
5. Nutritional deficiencies
6. Irritant cosmetics
7. Use of steroids
8. Hormonal imbalance
9. Chronic constipation
10. Inactivity
11. Improper skin cleansing
12. Stress
13. Inadequate sleep
14. Alcoholism
15. Tobacco intake
2. Inadequate water intake
3. Unbalanced eating hours
4. Heredity
5. Nutritional deficiencies
6. Irritant cosmetics
7. Use of steroids
8. Hormonal imbalance
9. Chronic constipation
10. Inactivity
11. Improper skin cleansing
12. Stress
13. Inadequate sleep
14. Alcoholism
15. Tobacco intake
Treatment of Acne vulgaris (mukhdhushika) in Ayurveda
Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations for the cure of acne. Ayurvedic herbal preparations cures by establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).
· There are several herbs named
· Khadir
· Haridra
· Amrita
· Patola
· Neem
· Manjishtha
· Haritaki
· Vibhitaki
· Amlaki
· Sariva
· bhrami
There are several Classical preparations named
· kumkumadi thailam
· Mukha dushikahar lepam
· Sarivadyasava
· Manjishathadi kwath
· Maha khadir ghrita
· Triphla churnam
· Triphla guggul
· Panch tikta ghrita guggulu
In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar, Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these parameters are studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also decides what kind of mode of preparation to be used for the patient. Panch KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,) is based on this principle.
· So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance of an Ayurvedic physician
Diet for Acne vulgaris in Ayurveda
· Cereals:-Wheat,Barley.
· Pulses:- Green gram(mudga),masoor
· Fruits&vegetables:-lemon,curcuma,gooseberry,patola,bitter gourd,honey,garlic,pomegranate,phalasa.
· Food having bitter taste are predominantly advised as per ayurveda.
Apathya(Don’ts) for Acne vulgaris in Ayurveda
· Pulses:- Udada
· Fruits and vegetables:- Radish,lisora.
· Avoid incompatible food(virudh ahar) e.g (milk +fish),heavy,cold,oily diet,fresh cereals
· Avoid curd,sesame oil,jiggery,alcohal.
· Food causing burning and acidity.
Conclusion
· Acne vulgaris can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.
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Dr Gagandeep Sharma
Ayurvedic Physician
Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya , Nabha,Distt Patiala 9501633991,9465343479
