Ayurvedic treatment for skin allergies and diseases Conditions treated: General skin diseases, Allergies, Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes skin inflammation. It often appears as raised, scaly, silver patches that can be itchy, painful, or have a burning sensation. For some, it also leads to dry, cracked skin or joint pain. Psoriasis can affect any part of the body but is most commonly seen on the elbows, hands, nails, knees, feet, face, scalp, and skin folds.

What causes Psoriasis according to Ayurveda?

According to Ayurvedic principles, psoriasis is linked to an imbalance of all three doshas, primarily Vata and Kapha. Vata causes dryness, scaling, and pain; Kapha leads to itching and discharge; and Pitta adds redness, inflammation, and burning sensations.

Ayurveda also sees psoriasis as rooted in deeper causes—such as unresolved emotions, chronic stress, trauma, and wrong food combinations. These factors upset metabolism and create toxins (ama) in the blood, which disrupt the doshas and manifest as persistent skin issues.

How can Ayurveda treat Psoriasis?

Our approach targets both the root cause and the symptoms. Treatments focus on balancing the doshas, detoxifying the body, calming the nervous system, and guiding patients toward Vata- and Kapha-pacifying diets.

While psoriasis is a chronic condition, Ayurvedic care can greatly reduce flare-ups and improve the quality of life. With the right lifestyle changes and regular treatment, long-term remission is possible—often reducing or eliminating the need for ongoing medication.

Step 1: Reduce toxins

Treatment begins with reducing toxins through a process called ‘Aama Pachana’. Medicated oils, decoctions or powders are applied directly to the skin to help clear impurities.

Step 2: Improve metabolic fire Medicated oils or ghee are given to help loosen deep-rooted toxins. These are then eliminated through the digestive tract with carefully monitored cleansing therapies like purgation or induced vomiting. Breathing practices (pranayama) are also effective in removing toxins.

Step 3: Calm the nervous system To address the emotional roots of psoriasis, therapies focus on calming the mind and balancing the nervous system. Panchakarma treatments like Shirodhara, Nasyam, Swedana, and therapeutic oil massages help release deep-seated stress.

Marma Therapy, along with gentle yoga, meditation, and pranayama, supports emotional healing, restores energy flow, and promotes overall mental clarity.

Step 4: Strengthen muscles and tissues

Special Ayurvedic medicines, food, and therapies are prescribed to restore and nourish the body. Pranayama also helps to strengthen the body from within.

Ongoing care

After discharge, it’s important to continue with internal medicines, follow a nourishing diet, maintain a balanced lifestyle, and regularly practice the recommended yoga asanas and pranayamas. These ongoing habits help sustain the benefits of the treatment and support long-term healing.

What is Eczema?

Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, dry, inflamed, or have a rash-like appearance. It can be painful and is usually seen around the joints, but it can also spread to the rest of the body. The eruptions are often said to be caused by allergens, infections and chemicals.

What causes Eczema according to Ayurveda?

In Ayurveda, eczema is caused by an imbalance of the Pitta and Kapha doshas and improper metabolism. Poor digestion, improper food, and environmental factors can aggravate the doshas, causing toxins (ama) to build up in the body. When the body struggles to clear toxins, they sometimes surface through the skin, triggering inflammation, dryness, itching and irritation.

How can Ayurveda treat Eczema?

Step 1: Reduce toxins Treatment begins with reducing toxins through a process called ‘Aama Pachana’. Medicated oils or powders are applied directly to the skin to help clear impurities. In severe cases, bloodletting is used to remove toxins from peripheral tissues.

Step 2: Improve metabolic fire Medicated oils or ghee are given to help loosen deep-rooted toxins. These are then eliminated through the digestive tract with carefully monitored cleansing therapies like purgation or induced vomiting. Breathing practices (pranayama) are also effective in removing toxins.

Step 3: Strengthen muscles and tissues Special Ayurvedic medicines, food, and therapies are prescribed to restore and nourish the body. Pranayama also helps to strengthen the body from within.

Ongoing care

After discharge, it’s important to continue with internal medicines, follow a nourishing diet, maintain a balanced lifestyle, and regularly practice the recommended yoga asanas and pranayamas. These ongoing habits help sustain the benefits of the treatment and support long-term healing.