Tea tree oil is a volatile essential oil with a fresh camphoraceous odour, derived from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia plant, found in Australia. The medicinal use of tea tree…
Turmeric is one among the ancient home remedies that we have been using for generations. It has been in our kitchen shelves for centuries, especially in the south Asian countries.…
Neem is a highly praised herb in Ayurveda for its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, skin healing, detoxifying and blood purifying properties. Almost all ayurvedic oils for psoriasis contain neem as major ingredient.
Ayurveda emphasises on “ahara” or food as medicine to control any disease. Psoriasis is not an exception to this. An ayurvedic diet for psoriasis balances aggravated doshas, helps to prevent flareups, nourish body tissues, boost immunity, reduce itching and dryness of skin.
Ayurveda broadly classifies psoriasis under “Kushta Roga” (skin diseases). Symptoms, causes and treatment are explained in texts of Ayurveda, for this skin disease.
Psoriasis is a persistent inflammation of skin. This disease is not contagious. Here is a brief introduction about this disease.