Acne - Ayurvedic Management

Ayurveda 'the science of Healing' definitely have a solution for acne. The pathology of the disease is considered due to vitiated Blood (Rakta Dushti) along with vitiated Kapha and Vata and it deals with the diseases by applying various medical, surgical and parasurgical methods of treatment.

Blood letting is a well-accepted treatment for vitiated Rakta dosha, the process of removing this stagnated blood i.e. Raktamokshan proves significant to treat the disease.

SEVERS DISEASE

Leech application for Raktamokshan is one of the para surgical methods described by Sushruta. It improves microcirculation to tissues by removing this stagnated and vitiated blood.

Hirudotherapy improves capillary tissue perfusion and thus supplying proper levels of oxygen and nourishment to skin.

Similarly, the sheeta ( cold) and madhur ( sweet) properties of Jalauka (Leech) calms down the provoked Rakta resulting into resolution of the disease. Better results can be obtained with supplementation of internal medicine and local application of lepa (Face pack).

Face pack made up of Lodhra (Symlocos racemosus), Vacha (Acorus Calamus), and smooth paste of Jatiphala(Myristica Fragrance) helps to remove black spots of remnants of acne.

Blood purifiers like Sariva(Hemidesmus Indicus), Anantmula(Tylophora Asthmatica) are used for internal medication.

Digestive formula - Cumin, Coriander, Fennel, Turmeric (equal parts organic powders). ½ tsp taken during meals (2-3 x per day) in a small glass of warm water along with 1 tsp of Ghee.

Ayurvedic formula - Triphala can be taken 1-2 grams per day at bedtime in a little glass of warm water

Applying the pastes of the fenu greek leaves , tender neem leaves with turmeric, face pack of ripe tomato pulp or besan flour (gram flour) with rose water on acne and then wash it off after it dries.

Take time out of every day to relax - read a book, take a bath, practice yoga, or do whatever makes you feel happy and calm this indirectly contributes to health of your skin.

Acne - Ayurvedic Management

SEVERS DISEASE