The Shurangama Mantra : The Shurangama Mantra Ultimately Firm and Solid in All Respects
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Skin Care : Skin Care The most exposed areas of the body – particularly the face, scalp, and arms – are the most likely to develop spots, dryness, wrinkles and skin cancer.
Source: Bark, J., M.D., Dermatologist, Your Skin: An Owner’s Guide
Skin Care : Skin Care The most exposed areas of the body – particularly the face, scalp, and arms – are the most likely to develop spots, dryness, wrinkles and skin cancer.
Source: Bark, J., M.D., Dermatologist, Your Skin: An Owner’s Guide
Skin Care : Skin Care The most exposed areas of the body – particularly the face, scalp, and arms – are the most likely to develop spots, dryness, wrinkles and skin cancer.
Source: Bark, J., M.D., Dermatologist, Your Skin: An Owner’s Guide
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Source: Bark, J., M.D., Dermatologist, Your Skin: An Owner’s Guide
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Source: Bark, J., M.D., Dermatologist, Your Skin: An Owner’s Guide
Skin Care : Skin Care Don’t smoke: Smoking yellow the skin, dries it out, and greatly increases wrinkling, especially around the mouth
Use Sunscreen: Use SPF 30 or 50
Drink enough water according to Vata, Pitta, or Kapha
Dry Itchy Skin : Dry Itchy Skin Complaints of dry skin are more common after age 50 due to vata dosha (autumn of life).
After 50 some oil glands in the skin stop producing the oil needed for lubrication
Winter itch: in low-humidity areas such as the desert Southwest, and during the winter months elsewhere, water evaporates from the skin very quickly.
Dry Itchy Skin : Dry Itchy Skin Over washing: We are a nation of clean freaks. We routinely wash away the oil layer that normally acts like plastic wrap, sealing in the moisture.
Decrease soap use: No soap except where needed, use vata, pitta, or kapha dusting powder instead (if needed)
Bathe, don’t shower: A shower equals infinite number of rinsings. Sloshing around in the tub removes less oil
Don’t use bath oil: Most goes down the drain. The residue makes the tub slippery, encouraging a fall. Instead apply herbal oil to entire body BEFORE bathing.
Dry Itchy Skin : Dry Itchy Skin Daily oleation: Apply oil every day to the body before shower or bath
Sesame oil for vata and kapha
Mixed sunflower and sesame oil for pitta
Use tepid water: Just as hot water flushes grease from dirty dishes, it flushes protective oils from your skin
Choose a mild soap: A major causes of dry skin is daily use of soap. Consider using highly diluted Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Soap only where and when needed. Or use BanyanBotanicals.com’s Vata, Pitta or Kapha Herbal Dusting Powder made with Chick Pea Flower base.
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crisis; the inferior physician treats the patient when the illness is already dying away.”
“the superior physician controls disease before any illness has declared itself; the average physician practices acupuncture before the disease has come to its
Sanskrit Names of Layers of Skin & their Dhatu Relationships : Sanskrit Names of Layers of Skin & their Dhatu Relationships Avabhashani = Rasa (Plasma)
Lohita = Rakta (Blood)
Mamsa = Mamsa (Muscle)
Sweta = Meda (Fat)
Asthini = Asthi (Osseous – Bone)
Vedini = Majja (Nervous System)
Shukrini = Shukra / Artava (Reproductive Tissue)
Layers of Skin : Layers of Skin Top layer is Avabhashani: Every third day this layer disappears and you get new skin
Every third day your face looks different because topmost layer has changed
Second layer = Lohita = Rakta: If you move superficial layer, blood appears
Mamsa is third layer: Maintains tone of the skin
Layers of Skin : Layers of Skin Lohita contains Ranjaka Pitta, which maintains skin color
Avabhashani contains Rasa Dhatu
Third layer maintains texture and tone of skin
If tone of skin is lost, skin becomes loose and wrinkled
Sweta contains sebaceous glands, which maintains oleation of skin
Layers of Skin : Layers of Skin Asthini = layer of skin at root of hair connected to Asthi Dhatu
Hair, nails, teeth
Around root of hair are fine nerve endings, related to Majja Dhatu as nerve tissue = Vedini
Shukrini = superfine layer related to Shukradharakala and Artavadharakala
All over body
Skin = Twak : Skin = Twak Skin = Tvag
Skin is a membranous structure made of membranous tissue
Ectoderm = outer layer
Endoderm = inner layer
Mesoderm = middle layer
Skin Types : Skin Types Without skin there is no knowledge
Skin is continuation of inner organs
Mucous membrane is also superfine skin
Scrotal skin is a highly specialized skin
Skin of palm and skin of bottom of foot thickened
Skin : Skin Skin of retina perceives light
Eardrum is specialized skin, perceives sound
Skin of tongue perceives taste
Nasal skin perceives smell
Skin of rest of body perceives touch
All doors of perception have specialized skin
S : S Skin is absent only on tip of nails and ends of hair
Skin is present only at root of hair
No pain if hair is cut and same with nails
Skin is the cream of Rasa Dhatu
These seven layers are connected functionally to the seven dhatus
When the skin is massaged, you are sending message to the dhatus
S : S Skin of forehead and skin of upper eyelid is semi-transparent
Retina is highly developed skin which reacts to light
TK is a skin within the neuron
Myelin sheath is a skin
When myelin sheath is destroyed, it affects the nervous system and the person gets MS
S : S Skin of lips, nipples and clitoris are connected with sex
Never kiss someone’s lips
Kissing forehead shows fatherly love
Friend can kiss cheeks
Skin of forehead directly connected to crown chakra
Touch on third eye opens crown chakra
S : S Inversion of tongue with tip touching soft palate, stimulates secretion of soma
That is the secret of Tantra
Vedic culture has studied the skin more in depth than modern dermatologist
Skin can bring enlightenment
S : S Skin of earlobe also connected to crown chakra
Skin is directly connected to the internal organs and pain in internal organs can be expressed through the skin
Skin protects the body and regulates body temperature
It gives glow, beauty and luster
Skin absorbs sunlight and entire spectrum of colors = chromotherapy
S : S Because of skin on soles of feet, we know we are on the ground
TK = myelin sheath of neuron
Skin passes electric current
Skin is sensitive to radiation
S : S Skin is directly connected to
Prana Vata
Vyana Vata
Udana Vata
Sprinkling cold water on face increases Udana Vayu = upward movement
Samana Vata
Apana Vata
S : S Most important Pitta related to skin is Bhrajaka Pitta
Ranjaka Pitta
Alochaka Pitta = skin of eye
Bhrajaka Agni = skin regulates body temperature through Bhrajaka Agni
Also makes skin lustrous
Special skin under arms, pubis, and mustache = secondary sexual
Bhrajaka Agni absorbs through skin those substances or sun or moon rays that hit skin
S : S Skin is the organ of touch = touch, pain, temperature, stereognosis
Through Brajaka Agni, skin has three dimensional perception
Psychologically, the skin is directly connected to the emotions
That is why Reiki and Polarity work
Touching the outer layer of the mind
S : S Skin is sensitive to the aging process
Wrinkling is maturation
Don’t do face-lifting, disturbs the anatomy and physiology of the skin
Skin is sensitivity to gravitation, and aging pull skin down
Inverted yoga asanas will help reverse pull of gravity
Skin Diseases : Skin Diseases All skin diseases begin in GIT
All doshas move throughout body and through Rasa Dhatu they some to the skin
Skin diseases may be tridoshic, but skin very sensitive to Pitta
Skin is sensitive to solar radiation and to diet
Skin Diseases : Skin Diseases According to Madhava, all skin diseases are called Kustha
Kustha = chronic, acute or subacute skin disorders
Kustha = fermentation, putrefaction
Fermented food bad for skin disease
In skin disease, local area of skin is “fermented”
Etiological Factors of Skin Diseases : Etiological Factors of Skin Diseases Etiological factors
1. Virudha Ahar = incompatible food combining
Yeast, sugar, pickles bad for skin
Molasses, cafeine, salt
Heavy meats, cheese, which is fermented
use only fresh cheeses
2. Suppressed vomiting
Etiological Factors of Skin Diseases : Etiological Factors of Skin Diseases 3. Overexercise under hot sun = bad for skin condition
4. Anger = Makes skin hot and flushy
5. Prolonged fasting = drives Pitta into the skin
6. Overeating
7. Chronic indigestion
Because of these causes, ama is produced, creating arena for bacteria to grow
Root cause is that body becomes disturbed by above causes
Etiological Factors of Skin Diseases : Etiological Factors of Skin Diseases 8. Intense fear
9. Alternate hot and cold affects skin. Skin doesn’t know whether to sweat or not.
10. Alcohol
11. Yogurt at night
12. Synthetic soaps
13. Synthetic fibers = create electricity on skin, creating hives and rash
Etiological Factors of Skin Diseases : Etiological Factors of Skin Diseases 14. Curse given by guru
15. Staying in dry place
16. Eating meat treated with steroids, hormones
17. Exposure to new rugs containing formaldehyde, which is highly Pittagenic
18. Worries and anxiety = Stress Affects Ojas of skin
19. Lack of hygiene Not taking shower is most unclean
Prodromal Syndrome of Skin Disease : Prodromal Syndrome of Skin Disease 1. Skin looks too soft = K
2. Too dry, rough = V
3. Over-sweating = P
4. No sweating = V
5. Discoloration = P
6. Burning, itching, loss of sensation = PV
7. Goosebumps = Roma harsha = V
8. Swelling
S : S Constant sweating of hands or feet can create fungal infection
Genetic factor also enters
Allergy is doshic sensitivity and is also a factor
Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema : Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Red discoloration
Itching, pruritus
Dry, rough
Nylon socks can create itching, dryness or inflammation
Chronic constipation
Pama can happen anywhere = lower legs, calf
But especially skin of elbow, knee, ankles
Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema : Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema In the beginning there is Vata, dryness, which leads to itching
Then Pitta comes and creates redness
This may become weeping because of Kapha
Because of Vata, it is dry eczema
Because of Pitta, it is red eczema
Vata will create blackish, brownish discoloration
Vata Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema : Vata Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Skin becomes dry, rough, blackish, brownish discoloration
Called dry eczema
Person is anxious, has hemorrhoids, constipation
Goes with arthritis, osteo or RA
Samprapti associated with Asthi Dhatu
Pitta Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema : Pitta Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Angry eczema
Skin is red, hot, flushed
More burning
Skin becomes sensitive
Person is angry, judgmental
Common with yeast infection, giardiasis, fungal growth, candida
Samprapti associated with Rakta Dhatu
Kapha Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema : Kapha Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Weeping eczema
Skin looks pale, swollen, oozing
More itching
Association with asthma
Also eosinophilia
Worms, parasites
Samprapti associated with Rasa Dhatu
Vata Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Treatment : Vata Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Treatment Ashwagandha 500
Vidari 300 (anti-pruritic)
Karaja / Karanja ???? 300
1/2 teaspoon TID
Almond Oil is good for Vata type Stops itching and dryness
Pitta Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Treatment : Pitta Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Treatment Shatavari 500 - Dosha / Hetu Pratyanika
Gulwel Sattva 300 - Vikruti / Vyadhi Pratyanika
Manjistha 300 - Vyadhi Pratyanika
1/2 teaspoon TID
Sandalwood Oil for Pitta type 10 drops sandalwood oil 1 ounce almond oil
Manjistha Oil for Pitta
Kapha Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Treatment : Kapha Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Treatment Punarnava 500 - Dosha / Hetu Pratyanika
Kutki 300 - Vikruti / Vyadhi Pratyanika
Neem 300 - Vyadhi Pratyanika
1/2 teaspoon TID
Marich Oil (black pepper) 1 ounce of sesame oil, 5 parts of black pepper Boil until smell of black pepper comes
Mustard Oil with Turmeric for Kapha 1 ounce mustard oil + 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Tridoshic Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Treatment : Tridoshic Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Treatment Karaja / Karanja ???? 300 - Vyadhi Pratyanika
Neem 300 - Vyadhi Pratyanika
Manjishtha 300 - Vyadhi Pratyanika
Use this combination 1/2 teaspoon TID for Vyadhi Pratyanika
Use for all types – Vata, Pitta, or Kapha
Praval Panchamrit powder = tridoshic Rub on skin
Olive Oil (Jaituna Tailam) for tridoshic
Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Massage Oil Treatment : Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Massage Oil Treatment Mustard Oil with Turmeric for Kapha (1 ounce mustard oil + 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Nirgundi (Vitex Nirgundi) for Kapha and Pitta\
Bhringaraj Oil (Eclipta Alba – ADD CHINESE NAME) for Pitta
Olive Oil (Jaituna Tailam) for tridoshic
Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Massage Oil Treatment : Pama = Dermatitis or Eczema Massage Oil Treatment Coconut Oil (Narikela Tailam) for Pitta and Vata
Neem Oil for Vata, Pitta, Kapha (Azadirachta indica – Nimba Tailam)
Manjistha Oil for Pitta (Rubia cordifolia – Qian Cao Gen)
Paste (Udvartan) of Neem (Nimba), Turmeric (Curcuma longa – Haridra) and Mudga (roasted mung dal powder) for oozing eczema
These oils are anti-pruritic and anti-inflammatory and anti-pama
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Dandruff, Eczema, Psoriasis : Dandruff, Eczema, Psoriasis Some individuals will have mixed symptoms
One eczema goes only to superficial layer = Dandruff = Vicharchika
Dosha is just in the Rasa Dhatu
Many people get dandruff before eczema
Extreme dry skull
Topmost layer of skin is affected by Vata Dosha
Psoriasis has a clean line of demarcation, raised, red, clear
In eczema the edges are merged
Dandruff = Vicharchika : Dandruff = Vicharchika For dandruff use Tikta Ghrita
Apply to skull at bedtime
Shampoo AM
Dandruff = Vicharchika : Dandruff = Vicharchika Also for dandruff
Take egg white of 3 eggs
Add lime juice 1 ounce
Mix and apply to skull
Leave for half an hour and then shampoo
This mixture removes dosha from top layer of skin
Repeat until condition is gone
Dandruff = Vicharchika : Dandruff = Vicharchika Don’t use hairdryer, will disturb top layer of skin
Comb hair in opposite direction of hair to improve circulation
Then apply Neem Oil
Will also help dandruff
Vata pushing Pitta in topmost layer of skin
Vata in Skin - MË. Ni Ch.22.15 Madhava Nidanam : Vata in Skin - MË. Ni Ch.22.15 Madhava Nidanam Tvg{U=a Sfui$ta suPta ²xa ²Z,a c tuÛte -
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Vata in Skin - MË. Ni Ch.22.15 Madhava Nidanam : tvagrÍkÛË sphuÖitË suptË kÎÚË kÎÚÙË ca tudyate
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suPta = numbness, lack of sensation, asleep (suptË) Vata in Skin - MË. Ni Ch.22.15 Madhava Nidanam
Vata in Skin - MË. Ni Ch.22.15 Madhava Nidanam : tvagrÍkÛË sphuÖitË suptË kÎÚË kÎÚÙË ca tudyate
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²Z,a = blackish discoloration (kÎÚÙË)
c = and (ca)
tuÛte = pricking pain (tudyate)
AatNyte = stretched (Ëtanyate)
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Vata in Skin - MË. Ni Ch.22.15 Madhava Nidanam : tvagrÍkÛË sphuÖitË suptË kÎÚË kÎÚÙË ca tudyate
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c = and (ca)
pvR = interphalangial joint (parva)
äk( = pain (ruk)
TvG = skin (tvag)
gte = gone, entered (gate)
Ainle = vËta ('nile) Vata in Skin - MË. Ni Ch.22.15 Madhava Nidanam
Vata in Skin - MË. Ni Ch.22.15 Madhava Nidanam : tvagrÍkÛË sphuÖitË suptË kÎÚË kÎÚÙË ca tudyate
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suPta = numbness, lack of sensation, asleep (suptË) Vata in Skin - MË. Ni Ch.22.15 Madhava Nidanam
Vata in Skin - MË. Ni Ch.22.15 Madhava Nidanam : tvagrÍkÛË sphuÖitË suptË kÎÚË kÎÚÙË ca tudyate Ëtanyate sarËgË ca parvaruk tvaggate 'nile
When vata enters the skin it becomes dry, cracked, numb, thin with blackish discoloration.
There is pricking pain and skin becomes stretched with coppery color and causes pain in the interphalangial joint. MË. Ni Ch.22.15
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Source: Dr. Lad, Gurukula Student Lecture Notes, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998 Skin
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : 7 important Maha Kustha
Due to krumi
20% tubercular type are contagious
80% are not contagious
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : Doshas from their Homes Sites: Vata from Colon, Pitta from Small Intestine, and Kapha from the Stomach, are all simultaneously under accumulation (sanchaya), provocation (prakopa) and spread (prasara) and deposition (sthana samsraya) into the 7 layers of the skin.
Tridoshic disorder that affect the skin
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : How to distinguish between tubercular and non-tubercular types?
Raised skin with brownish, reddish dots, that small lesion is tubercular type
Behind ear, on elbows, or on the neck
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : Non-tubercular type, lesion is bigger, irregular, and spreads
Margins are not clear cut
More burning and itching sensation
In the beginning the skin looks shiny and glossy
Then lips become big, because cutaneous junction is specialized skin
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : Cervical nerves become thickened
Even ulnar nerve becomes thickened and tender, because of tendency to Majja Dhatu
Early signs are tingling and numbness, loss of sensation
Samprapti moves from Rasa through to Asthi
Sensory touch, pain and temperature is lost
Wounds do not heal but turn into ulcerative changes
Burns without sensation of pain
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : Sunken nasal bridge, big lips, hoarseness of voice = typical of leprosy
Leprosy is called Maha Kustha
Leprosy = non-healing ulcer, lose bridge of nose, swollen face
7 types described by Charaka
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : 1. Kapala Kustha
Skin is dark red
Extremely dry
More Vata symptoms
Skin becomes cracked
Lesion looks like a broken piece of an earthen pot
Tridoshic, but more symptoms of Vata are present
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : 2. Udumbara
More burning
Pruritis
Skin looks like ripe fig fruits
Tridoshic, but more symptoms of Pitta
More pus and blood
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : 3. Mandala
Whitish, pale red color
Circular lesion
Skin looks glossy white, More Kapha characteristics
More mucoid secretions, sweating, water retention
Much sleep
These people live long, as if they are born to suffer, no pain
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : 4. Rishya Jihva
Lesion is hard with red margins
Skin looks dark at the center and red at the periphery
Lesion is oval in shape
Lesion looks like tongue of bear or bull
Rishya = four-legged wild animal
Jihva = tongue
Like Vata and Kapha
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : 5. Pundarika
Coppery red color
Lesion is thin
Red margins
Looks like petal of pink lotus
Pitta and Kapha
Has itching because of Kapha and burning because of Pitta
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : 6. Sidhma
Redder than Pundarika
Glossy
Exfoliated dermatosis
Looks like psoriasis but nerve endings are eaten up
On chest or behind the ear
Flaky skin
More Pitta and Vata
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : 7. Kakanaka
Color like skin of rotted jack fruit or avocado skin
Shiny, dark, greenish, blackish brown
Tridoshic
Incurable
Until the last breath the person’s mind is very clear
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Causes : These 7 Kusthas are called leprotic skin conditions
To whom does this happen?
Person who does intense physical work and sweats a lot
Person with incredible suppressed anger
Incompatible food combining, causing chronic indigestion
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Causes
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Causes : Poor hygiene
Lice in hair
Consumption of excess salt and sugar
Bad karma in past life
Exposure to kustha krumi, leprosy bacillus
Negative thinking
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Causes
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment : Treated today with Dapsum, which has extreme side effect on nervous system
Dosha Pratyanika (Treat the Dosha) is most important
First, must understand type, doshically
In Vata type use Tikta Ghrita or Bitter Ghee (Tikta - Swertia chiretta, Katuka-Kutki, Nimba-Neem, Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia) or Licorice Ghee (Glycyrrhiza glabra) or Ashwagandha Ghee (Withania somnifera)
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment : Ghee may kill the bacilli and reduce further growth
Dashamula Tea basti, with oil if ama is low
Snehan, swedan for one year every day
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment : Pitta type
Purgation with Triphala and Kutki (Katuka – Picrorrhiza kurroa)
Rakta Moksha (blood letting) with leech
Donating blood is not as useful, but will help
Saliva of leech kills bacilli
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment : Kapha type
Vamana with licorice and salt water
Neem is incredible medicine for leprosy patient
Neem oil can be used for abhyanga
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment : Vyadhi Pratyanika
Chaulmugra Oil = Tuberak Oil
Khadiradi Oil
Tikta Ghrita
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment : Rasa Manikya Bhasma = Ruby Bhasma with Mercury
Given orally 200 mg TID
Gulwel Sattva 300 mg - 600 mg TID
Suvarna Makshika Bhasma 200 mg TID
Moti Bhasma 200 mg TID
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment : Kustha = fermentation, putrefaction
Kandu = Itching
May be associated with Scabies = Kacchu
Mere itching may be allergy
However scabies is contagious
Creates pustules and vesicles
Itch mite affects the skin
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment : Creates burning, itching, throbbing
Appears on palms, genitals, hips, buttocks
V pushing P in Rasa/Rakta creates scabitic infection
Patient’s linen should be treated with disinfectant
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis Treatment
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : Treatment
Satyanasi Oil = Argemon Mmexicano
Pongamio [inrata
Neem Oil
Purified Gandhak = sulfur
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : Itch
Fresh cilantro juice
Drink juice and apply pulp to skin
Cilantro contains natural antihistamines
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : Burned coconut
Mix burned outer skin with coconut oil and apply to skin
Scrape tarry powder with spoon and mix with coconut oil
Good for rash, itching, burning, psoriasis
Takes care of Pitta
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : Itching
Tikta Ghrita topically
Plain coconut oil
Maha Maricha Tailam = black pepper mixed with ghee and apply to skin
For rash and itching
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis : Maha Maricha Tailam = black pepper mixed with ghee and apply to skin
For rash and itching
Black pepper a good source of antihistamine
1/2 teaspoon finely powdered blacked pepper
1 teaspoon ghee
Mix and apply to skin for half an hour
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Kustha: Chronic Dermatosis
Shita Pitta: Urticaria : May be allergic skin eruption with multiple circumscribed smooth raised itchy red rash
When person is exposed to cold dry weather, Pitta comes to protect and causes rash
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Shita Pitta: Urticaria
Shita Pitta Chikitsa: Urticaria Remedies : Take 1 teaspoon ghee and 1/4 teaspoon rock salt and sit near fire or in sauna
Tulsi juice 3. Black Pepper Ghee
4. Tikta 300, Kama Dudha 200, Turmeric 300 1/2 teaspoon BID
5. Avipattikar Churna (contains cloves) 1/2 teaspoon BID
6. Sutshekhar Sada (without Gold)
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Shita Pitta Chikitsa: Urticaria Remedies
Shita Pitta: Urticaria : Itching of anus, think of krumi
Vidanga internally
Poison oak or ivy, use treatment for itching
Rose water made from organic rose petals
Soak in pure water overnight
Apply to skin
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Shita Pitta: Urticaria
Shita Pitta: Urticaria : Kapikacchu
Used in Parkinson’s Disease
Kapi = Prana Kachur = control
Kapikacchu also means the itch of sex
Taken with milk it acts as aphrodisiac
Taken with honey it acts as L-Dopa
Poison ivy = clean first with rose water to prevent spreading
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Shita Pitta: Urticaria
Rosacea : May be pre-psoriatic
May be V pushing P in Rasa Dhatu
Sandalwood oil and Coconut oil
Rose water
Paste of Sandalwood and Turmeric with goat’s milk
1 teaspoon white sandalwood
1 teaspoon turmeric
goat’s milk to make paste
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Rosacea
Skin : Skin of palm closely related to subtle body and denotes karmic influence
Left hand in man and right hand in woman connected to past life karma
Right hand in man and left hand in woman connected to present
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Jan 22, 1998. Skin
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : Inflammatory scaly eruption
Erythematosus papules with plaques of defined skin on forehead, neck, elbows and knees
Bhrajaka Pitta and Rasa Rakta Dushti
Bhrajaka Pitta disturbing Rasa/Rakta Dhatu
Chronic skin disease
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : Typical lesion
Sometimes covered with scales and generally the lesion is on the exterior part of the body
Many times the skin looks shiny, silvery, with reddish, yellowish and slightly whitish scales
There is more itching, burning sensation
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : When sidhma kustha is only confined to the hairline, where there is scaly eruption above the eye, this condition is called pityriasis
This condition is psychologically common in middle and older people, who are lonely, insecure, having deep-seated grief and sadness.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : Etiologically it may be due to an allergic reaction to ragweed or environmental or chemical sensitivity
These individuals have a previous history of amla pitta, hyperacidity or they have chronic acid indigestion and krumi, such as giardia or pinworms.
The systemic pitta from the G.I. tract undergoes sanchaya, prakopa and prasara. Deposition of Pachaka Pitta takes place in the Rasa Dhatu.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : Skin in Rasa Dhatu is related to Bhrajaka Pitta and Rasa/Rakta Dushti
This condition creates lesions and may begin in the skull, then comes down to the hairline, then to the eyebrows. In the beginning it begins with Pityriasis (Eka kustha). Then the lesion starts flaring, because of Vyana Vayu, on the exterior surface of the body, the skin of the elbows, knees, and rarely the genitals.
Genital psoriasis may go together with genital herpes.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : The affected are looks red, rough, scaly, and the person feels hot in that lesion with itching and burning sensation.
The ama, which is pitta-genic ama, and lohita, the second layer of the skin, is affected.
Lohita is connected to the bones. Therefore, associated with psoriatic arthritis around joints where Shleshaka Kapha is involved.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa #1: Oleation : 1. Snehan = Neem oil
Sunflower for external oleation
Coconut
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa #1: Oleation
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa #1: Oleation : Internal oleation is done with Tikta Ghrita, bitter ghee = 3 T TID, followed by 1/3 cup of hot water. This oleation helps to release ama from Rasa and Rakta Dhatus.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa #1: Oleation
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa #1: Oleation : Tikta and Neem are bitter, and the elements of bitter are Space and Air.
The bitter qualities are carried into the deep capillaries, where ama is lodging and creating irritation and papules. Those toxins create repeated attacks of itching and burning sensation.
First, that ama should be removed by internal and external oleation.
If the liver is enlarged, internal oleation may not be tolerated. However, Dr. Lad has found that Tikta Ghrita in moderation is tolerated and will help to detox.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa #1: Oleation
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa : Aloe vera = antipruritic; contains natural antihistamines
Kustha samprapti can go into the dhatus. In case of leprosy the samprapti goes into the majja dhatu. Then there is loss of sensation. In psoriasis, there is no loss of sensation.
The ama produced by pitta goes into the joint and can cause psoriatic arthritis.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa : If psoriasis goes into the third layer of the skin, mamsa dhatu, the skin becomes flakier.
If the individual has osteoporosis, the samprapti is different.
In some people’s case, two sampraptis can happen at the same time. Pitta causes the psoriasis and vata causes the osteoporosis for example.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa : Eka kustha, when it is confined to one part of the body, centrally. Sidhma means periphery.
Every person with psoriasis is not angry. However their skin is angry. Other causes are at the root.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #2: Steam Therapy : 2. Swedan = sandalwood, which is cooling.
Put few drops of sandalwood essential oil in steam box water
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #2: Steam Therapy
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa #3: Purgation : 3. Virechan = Triphala 1/2 to 1 teaspoon.
Virechan is the main treatment of pitta dosha.
It acts on intestines. It removes excess pitta from the duodenum and jejunum and creates negative pressure.
The ama from rasa/rakta is pulled back into the G.I. tract. It will eradicate ama from the outer surface of the body to be eliminated in the feces.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa #3: Purgation
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #4: Arogyavardhini Bati : 4. Arogyavardhini 200 mg BID PC. Contains mostly Kutki / Katuka (Picrorrhiza kurroa), with some Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), some Shilajit (Himalayan mineral pitch / Asphaltum), and Kajjali (Parad - purified mercury combined with Gandhak – purified sulphur).
Invented by Nagarjuna Bodhisattva, editor - redactor – compiler of the Sushruta Samhita and the Sage who brought the Avatamsaka – Flower Adornment Sutra to this world from the Naga Loka (Dragon Realm)
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #4: Arogyavardhini Bati
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #5: Custom Formula : Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) 500 dosha
Gulwel Sattva (Essence of Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia) 200 anti-inflammatory
Kama Dudha (Red coral, conch, etc) 300 anti-inflammatory
Neem / Nimba (Azadirachta indica) 300 vyadhi
Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) 300 helps remove ama from subcutaneous tissue
1/2 teaspoon TID with aloe gel 2 T
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #5: Custom Formula
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #6: Shata Dhauta Ghrita : 100 times washed ghee = Shata Dhauta Ghrita
Take a copper plate, Pour in the ghee
Take another smaller copper pot and Put enough cold water so that the ghee will become coagulated; the ghee will stick to the pot as you stir with the smaller pot
Wash 100 times. Will take 15 days.
Stir in clockwise circles chanting Great Compassion Mantra, Medicine Buddha or Shurangama Mantra, et al.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #6: Shata Dhauta Ghrita
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #6: Shata Dhauta Ghrita : Apply to skin to relieve itching, burning, and relieve psoriatic changes
Good for all pitta skin conditions
Water has prana. Ghee absorbs that prana as you rub the ghee. Ghee made in this way can heal many skin conditions. Pitta cooling.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #6: Shata Dhauta Ghrita
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #6: Shata Dhauta Ghrita : Dr. Lad gave shata dhauta ghrita basti to patient of ulcerative colitis to heal the ulcers.
100% pure copper vessels must be used in preparations. This copper will yield certain electric energy.
This ghee will last for hundreds of years, if kept in a dry vessel.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy #6: Shata Dhauta Ghrita
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa #7 : Other healing treatments:
Rakta Moksha = donate blood, 100 cc, will stimulate spleen; can also do with application of leech to site of psoriasis
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa #7
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa : Always keep the patient on Tikta Ghrita, provided there is no high cholesterol. However, Dr. Lad’s idea of cholesterol is different.
As long as liver is toxic and energy is low, everything will be converted into fat. Tikta Ghrita can reduce cholesterol by improving liver function.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa : Intense fear can cause psoriatic changes to erupt.
Modern medicine gives steroids, which suppress the symptoms and do not cure.
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa : Complications = psoriatic arthritis
Kaishor Guggulu (Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia plus Guggulu) 300 mg TID
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa : Insomnia, because of the itching
Tagar (Valeriana wallichi) 1/2 teaspoon HS
Don’t give for too long or for Kapha = will create heaviness or depression
In Kapha’s case use Musta (Cyperus rotundus)
Or Garlic Milk with Turmeric (Haridra – Curcuma longa) and Sandalwood (Chandana - Santalum alba) and nutmeg
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa : Antidote to steroids is Tikta Ghrita
Licorice Ghee, if applied topically is anti-inflammatory, stops itching, and is also an antidote to steroid treatment
Capsule of: Tikta (Swetia chireta or Vimalananda’s formula purchasable from Ayurvedic Institute)
Neem / Nimba (Azadirachta indica)
Turmeric (Haridra – Curcuma longa)
Equal proportions, for itching, burning, inflammation
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam) : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam)
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam) : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam)
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam) : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam)
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam) : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam)
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam) : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam)
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam) : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam)
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam) : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam)
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam) : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Pathology / Etiology (Nidanam)
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa
Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Shataru (Erythema) = Redness Treatment / Chikitsa
Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis – Pityriasis Therapy / Chikitsa
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Psoriasis - Pityriasis : a
Source: Dr. Lad, Vasant, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Physician, “Gurukula Student Lecture Notes”, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Institute, Feb. 5, 1998. Psoriasis - Pityriasis
Chinese Herbal Skin-Toning Soap : Chinese Herbal Skin-Toning Soap CHINESE HERBAL SKIN-TONING SOAP
Blue Poppy Chinese Herbal Skin-toning Soap is a handmade, cold process soap. The recipe for this soap is based on a formula recorded by Sun Si-miao in the Tang dynasty (circa 700 AD).
FU N C T I O N S
Moistens the skin, quickens the blood, kills yeasts and fungi, engenders the flesh
Chinese Herbal Skin-Toning Soap : I N G R E D I E N T S
Saponified olive oil
Coconut oil
Palm oil
Palm kernel oil
Castor oil
Radix Angelicae Dahuricae (Bai Zhi