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WHAT IS ACNE?

Mukhdushika or Acne is a skin condition that arises when your pores or hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It is in the form of whiteheads, blackheads or pimples.

In Ayurveda Acne is termed as “Mukh Dushika”. It is most common among the teenagers, but it can affect people of all ages. Instead of using harmful chemical you can choose Ayurveda to heal your Acne naturally.

 As Ayurveda primarily detoxify the whole body and work on the root cause of the problem or it works on the cellular level of the body.

TYPES OF ACNE 

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LIST OF MEDICATION

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According to Ayurveda, Mukh dushika or Acne is caused due to excessive aggravation of Pitta dosha, because of the cool nature of the medicines it helps to pacify the Pitta Dosha and helps to cure the acne naturally.

• PANCHATIKTA GHRITA GUGGULU-

Ingredients-

• Shuddh guggulu (Commiphora mukul)
• Neem (Azadirachta indica)
• Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia)
• Gajapippali (Piper chaba)
• Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis) etc.

Benefits-

• Panchatikta Ghrita guggulu is used for curing the skin diseases.
• It is effective in the treatment of Acne and blemishes.
• Ingredients present in it pacify the Pitta dosha also it is Tridoshahara i.e. balances the three humors of the body.
• It is very potent in maintaining the hormonal level of the body thus reducing chances of Acne due to hormonal imbalance.

• SKIN CARE TABLET-

Ingredients-

• Haridra khand
• Panchnimba churna
• Panchatikta guggulu
• Patol patra, Ajmoda
• Khadir chhal
• Chirayta
• Mulethi
• Manjistha
• Chopchini
• Gandhak etc.

Benefits-

• This tablet is used to purify the blood.
• It provides cooling effect and detoxifies the blood
• It clears out the obstructions in the blood flow that further increase blood circulation of the skin.
• It minimizes the blemishes, lighten sun tan, delay ageing of skin and heal skin problems. 
• These tablets also act as a moisturizer
• Helps in Improving the blood circulation
• Remove blemishes
• Reduce itching and burning sensation of skin
• Prevent acne and pimples
• It is also indicated in case of leucoderma.

• TWAK TAILA-

Ingredients- 

• Yashti madhu
• Manjistha
• Coconut oil

Benefits-

• It is very effective for acne-prone skin
• Discoloration of skin
• Good for all skin types
• It has pacifying or cooling properties which further beneficial for improving the skin’s elasticity. 
• The skin is deeply cleansed as well as moisturized by its application.
• It seeps into the pores and hydrates deeply.
• The molecules present in the Twak taila ensure the repair of the collagen layer of the skin.

• ALOE VERA GULAB GEL

It is made up of pure extract of Ghritkumari or Aloe Vera and the mixture of Rosa sinensis or rose petals. 

This is an amazing composition which provides a cooling effect on the skin and relieves from burning sensation, itching etc. 

Aloe Vera gulab gel helps in maintaining healthy skin and repairs the skin damage.

• DETOX PREMIUM POWDER-

Ingredients-

• Parwal Pishti
• Giloy satv
• Shukta Pishti
• Kamdudha Ras
• Gandhak Rasayan, etc.

Benefits-

• Detox Premium powder helps to reduces inflammation, flaking, itching of the skin.
• It helps to balance the Pitta dosha in the body and used in all types of skin disorders.
• The signs and symptoms associated with Psoriasis patients are managed with this Sachet.
• Extracts of Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) present possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties helps to deal with Acne and psoriasis easily.
• Ingredients present in it helps to relieve redness associated with acne and also used in other skin conditions like Psoriasis.

• NEEM SOAP 

It is necessary to clean the face before application of Twak taila or Aloe Vera Gel. So Neem soap is best for cleansing as it possesses antibacterial, Anti fungal, Anti ulcer and have lots of Antioxidants. 

Benefits-

• Ultimate acne and pimples killer
• Purifies and cleanse the skin
• Hydrates the skin
• Suitable for all types of skin
• Reduces itching and rashes
• Fight germs and bacteria
• It treats issues like too much oiliness or dryness of the skin
• Heals painful big acne lumps

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• Unique Formula to heal in a natural way. 
• Specially designed for acne and skin disorders.
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INTRODUCTION-

Ayurveda is a form of traditional medicine that originated in India and has been practiced for thousands of years. This practice aims to improve overall health and balance depending on your body’s constitution. Ayurveda believed that each person balance depends on five elements that from within our body mind and spirit. These include space, air, fire, water,and earth etc.

Eczema is thought to occur when your doshas are out of balance. Ayurvedic medicine for eczema is done through a combination of a balanced diet plan, herbal supplements and abhyanga (massage) with herbaliazed oils.

Thus, the purpose of Ayurveda is to balance them through natural treatments. It also aims to purify the body, which is said to remove toxins that cause eczema symptoms.

CAUSES OF ECZEMA-

• Minerals and metals in hard water.
• Certain topical medicines
• Harsh surfactants in skin cleansing products, detergents, laundry liquids.
• Fragrances, colours and other chemicals in cosmetics and skincare products.
• 4. Formaldehyde, a skin irritant commonly present in disinfectants.
• Excessive use of tobacco.
• Fabrics that cause more friction, like wool, synthetic, polyester.
• Dry weather, which can lead to skin dryness.
• Weakened epidermal layer
• Due to Hyper-active immune system.
• Hormonal imbalance, especially lower levels of estrogen

SYMPTOMS OF ECZEMA –

•  Impaired skin barrier leading to extreme dryness.
•  Itchy, erythematous lesions.
•  Red, brown or grayish scaly patches on the skin.
• Peeling or flaking of the skin.
• Sudden inflammations or flare ups.
• Blisters that may bleed or weep fluid.
• Skin prone to infections.
•  The plaques may harden eventually and lead to the formation of eczema scars

TREATING ECZEMA WITH AYURVEDIC MEDICINE-

In Ayurvedic medicine, eczema is mainly treated with Panchakarma therapy. There are various treatments for eczema in Ayurveda science that include:

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PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT-

Panchkarma treatment is a significant cleansing treatment that follows ayurvedic texts. Panchkarma retreat is an extensive treatment, following 5 actions that detoxify your body.

According to acharya charak, 5 actions are Vamana, Virechana, Sneha Basti, Niruha Basti and Nasya.

1. VAMAN KARMA-

• This procedure for eczema is also known as emesis therapy.
• Vamana karma is considered more effective in destroying pitta.
• In this procedure, a medicated formula filled with 4 parts madanaphala pipli, 2 parts of vacha, 1 part of saindhava lavana and 1 part honey etc.

2. VIRECHANA KARMA-

• Virechana karma is known as purgative therapy,this treatment focuses on the primary site where pitta is produced, which is in the stomach and small intestine.
• As a result, toxic waste is eliminated before it can manifest into a flare-up.

3. BASTI KARMA-

• Otherwise known as enema therapy and it detoxifies the whole colon. 
• Colon is the primary location of vata nourishes the body.

Anuvasna Basti:-

• In this procedure, Basti is prepared from pippliyadi tailam & administered to patients. 
• It provides effective results to the eczema patients.

Twak Basti –

• Basti has a great healing capability and is considered to be the half treatment for many diseases. 
• The treatment is mainly used for removing out loosened doshas from the body via the intestinal tract. 
• In Ayurveda, there are many types of Basti or medicated enema.
• Twak Basti is prepared from teekshan dravyas and medicinal plant substitutes. 
• Twak Basti improves your skin disorders and maintains a good complexion of the skin. 
• It is a combination of Giloy, Manjistha, Neem, etc herbal plants.

STHANIKA ABHYANGA-

• Here specific areas of the body that are affected by eczema are gently massaged with herbaliazed oils to treat the symptoms.
• Sthanika abhyanga improves blood circulation, reduces inflammation, improves the skin condition and restores balance of your doshas.
• Regular application of coconut oils can also benefit eczema symptoms such as itchiness, inflammation and hyperpigmentation.

Herbal Lepam-

• A freshly prepared medicinal herbal Lepam is applied on the affected part of the body. 
• This Lepam helps in burning sensation of the skin.
• A medicinal powder called Manjisthadi powder is used in this therapy. 
• This powder is very effective in eczema and any kind of skin disorder.

SSPS (Shasti shali pinda sweda)-

• In this procedure medicated rice along with medicated oil and Manjisthadi powder is used on the full body. 
• It is very effective and has good results in your body. 
• Medicinal properties of these herbs help in curing itching, skin complexion, redness of the skin, and many more skin problems.

YOGA/ EXERCISE-

• People suffering from long standing conditions of eczema can benefit from practicing yoga regularly. 
• According to Ayurveda, asanas such as Bhujangasana, Vakrasana, Trikonasana, Surya Namaskar, Uttanasana can improve blood circulation and lower stress levels in your body.
• A drop in stress levels can prevent stress-related inflammation which is common in eczema.

AYURVEDIC HERBAL REMEDIES-

Following herbs are good for eczema-

Herbs for Dry Eczema Skin

• Yashtimadhu
• Guduchi
• Manjistha
• Ashwagandha

Anti-Inflammatory Herbs for Eczema Treatment

• Rakta Chandanam
• Shatavari
• Triphala

Antibacterial Herbs-

• Neem
• Tulsi
• Turmeric
• Ela
• Cardamom

Nerve tonic herbs-

• Kava kava
• Winter cherry
• brahmi

 AYURVEDIC DIET FOR ECZEMA-

• Take Fruits and vegetables that have high water content.
• Take essential fatty acids, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin and E rich foods.
• The diet should be appropriate to pacify the dosha that is primarily vitiated.
• Take Light and healthy food items.
• Consume more of Bitter vegetables like bitter and the riged gourds, brinjal, lauki etc, Purana Dhany, Mudga , patola, Shali-Shastika rice Yava and  Godhuma etc. 
• Introduce ghee into your diet.
• Drink 6-10 glasses of water a day.
• Hot and spicy foods, Excess fermented foods, Excess salt, Red or sweet wine and alcohol, Sour fruits, Deep fried foods, Ice cream and cold drinks, Coffee, Strong tea, Over consumption of nuts should be avoided.

FOODS SHOULD BE AVOIDED– 

• Alcohol
• Dairy products
• Meat
• Refined sugar
• Acidic fruits
• Tomatoes
• Yeast
• Heavy, greasy, or fried food
• Salty or spicy food
• Processed food

Immunity is the  body’s ability to protect the body against  the invasion of pathogens. Immunity can be defined as a complex biological system which have the capacity to recognize and tolerate whatever belongs to the self, and to recognize and reject what is foreign (non-self). 

Immunity against any  disease is attained by the presence of antibodies to that disease in a person’s system. Antibodies are those proteins which are used  by the body to neutralize or destroy foregian substance, toxins or disease-carrying organisms. 

TYPES  OF IMMUNITY –

 Innate Immunity

Innate immunity is the Natural immunity which  provides the first line of defence against  any kind of infection. It is a rapid response (minutes) of the body and it’s not specific to a particular diseases causing agent . This type of immunity  has no memory and does not provide  long-lasting immunity to the host. 

Adaptive Immunity

This provides a specific immune response towards an invading pathogen. After exposure of body  to a foreign organism or pathogen, there is an initial EFFECTOR RESPONSE from our body that eliminates or neutralizes a pathogen. Later when body comes in contact with the  same foreign organism again then it induces a MEMORY RESPONSE with a more rapid immune reaction which destroys the pathogen and prevents disease. This response is found only in vertebrates.

This immunity is further of two types – Artificial immunity and natural immunity further these can be divided into active immunity and passive immunity.

IN Ayurveda Immunity can be co- related with VYADHI KSHMYITAVA OR ROG PRATIRODHAK KSHMTA 

 Vyadhi Kshmyitava works on two factors –

 -Vyadhi bala virodhiktvam– to prevent the disease from occuring

-Vyadhyutpaad pratibandhaktvam– power of resistance capable enough to check the progress occurrence or recurrence of disease 

In Ayurveda- it is said that sleshma i.e. kapha in its prakritik avastha is known as bala or ojas

 There are three types of bala (Vyadhiksamatva or immunity)  is  explained-

 1) Sahaja 

2) Kalaja 

3) Yuktikrita

 SAHAJA BALA – . Sahajabala is both mental and physical strength present naturally by birth. It depends on the healthiness of beeja bhag of parents that are  shukra (sperms) and artava (ovum). According to Ayurveda if beeja bhag of both the parents is healthy or unvitiated , then children are similar healthy but If there is any of dushti in these then  it  may be carried over into the next generation [13] This concept indicates congenital abnormalities which occur due to abnormal changes at genes or chromosomal levels.

 KALAJA BALA – It is the one which is based on division of seasons and age of the person. In Adana kala (late winter, spring and summers) which is aagney kal due to rukhsta of vata   Bala of individual will be less and in Visarga kala (rainy seasons, autumn and winter) i.e. saumya kal , it will be more. Bala is  Uttama (maximum) in young age and heen old age (vridhavastha)

YUKTIKRITA BALA – It is the acquired strength  which is achieved by the combination of diet and physical activities.

Vyadhiksmatava of a person depends upon ojas – 

 OJAS The essence of saptadhatus and it is the seat for strength, hence called bala situated in the heart It is viscous, unctuous, greasy, Somatmaka. Its loss may lead to death and its presence in the body (and life) sure to survive as it is considered as one of the pranaaytan of the body.

 Properties of Oajas are 

Guru(heavy), Sheet(cool), Mrudu(soft) Slakshna(smooth), 

Bahal(dense),  Madhura(sweet), Sthira(responsible for stabil-

ity), Prasnna (clear), Picchila (slimy) and Snigdha (unctuous)

Factors Responsible for Oajokshaya –

 Factors Responsible for Oajokshaya  – are injury, anger, sorrow, 

 exercise more than body’s capacity , hunger, fear, alcohol consumption, night awakening, loss of 

Kapha, Rakta, Sukra, Mala, Kala and Micro-organisms. With such decrease, the person always lives in fear, debilitated, worries much again, feels discomfort in the sense organ, develop bad complexion,overthink,  bad mention and dryness of skin. 

In Ayurveda there are three types  of abnormality of Oajas are explained-

Oajovisransa:  symptoms of Oajovisransa are looseness of 

joints, pain in the body , and  Doshas moves  from their 

seat, tiredness and impairement in performance of action.

Oajovyapada:  symptoms of Oajovyapada are heaviness 

in the body, stiffness in joints, depression, discolouration, 

body ache, excess sleep .

Oajokshaya:  symptoms of Oajokshaya are unconscious-

ness, depletion of flesh i.e. wasting, semi-consciousness, 

coma and death. 

In ayurveda it is said that 

N Ch sarvani sharirani vyadhiksamtava smarthani bhvanti

Which means not all the people have same vyadhiksamtava it depends upon number of factors- like desha, kala, pathya- apathya that a person take which directly affect ojas of person and many other factors.

The concept of Vyadhikshamatva  made its appearance 

as a result of observations. It was noticed that in spite of 

living in same infected surrounding and utilization of un-

wholesome and contaminated food and drinks only some 

persons get affected while others remain unaffected. It 

was also seen that some of the diseases persons get rid 

of their disease even without treatments. The occurrence 

or non –occurrence of diseases and variance in the severity of symptoms in individuals made the ayurveda acharyas think about those factors which were responsible for these variations. So it’s totally dependent upon the vyadhiksamtav of the individual. One should always try to keep away from the factors that vitiates ojas and should follow the diet which has same properties as ojas  so that his/her vyadhiksamtav  kept maintained.

INTRODUCTION

Ayurveda is the science of life that deals with the maintainance of healthy life. For maintainance of healthy life various principles has been given in Ayurveda . Two main objectives of Ayurveda are 

1. Swasthasya swasthya rakshanam – To maintain health of healthy person 
2. Aatursya vikar prashmanam – To pacify disease of diseased person.

For maintaining healthy life various factors play important role in our life. One of the main factor is AHARA. Ahara is one of the supporting pillars of life and has been included as as important member of tryaupstambha. In Ayurveda there is very much importance of Pathya Ahara (healthy food) in our life.

IMPORTANCE OF PATHYA AHARA

Vaidya Lolimbraj in his book “Vaidya-jeevanam” has given  important principal regarding pathya and apathya :-

 पथ्ये सतत र्गदातकस्य कर्मौषधतनषेवणैः पथ्येऽसतत र्गदातकस्य कर्मौषधतनषेवणैः॥

Which means -If wholesome diet is given in a planned way, then there is no need to administer medicines and if healthy and balanced diet is not being used then too there is no need to give medicine, as this is not going to cure the disease in the absence of healthy diet in short we can say medicine is of no use when diet is wrong.

Ayurveda has very holistic and scientific approach in health management. As it emphasizes much more on diet and regimen along with medicines.  Nowadays Most of the health problems are developing due to the faulty eating habits and Ayurveda is the science that deals with the pathya vyavastha (planning of diet- dietetics) in a very scientific way.

For intake of food, Ayurveda has enlisted some conditions which need to be followed to get complete benefit of food. They are called as Ahara vidhi visheshayatana.

8 factors perataining to food intake- Ashtavidha Ahara vidhi visheshayatana.

•  Prakariti – ‘Swabhava’

Nature of food 

Here prakriti denotes the natural qualitity of food like guru ( heavy ) and laghu (light).

Knowing the nature of food will help in choosing the food according to our digestion capacity, hence conductive to our health.

• Karana – ‘Dravyanam abhisamskar’

Methods of proceesing the food.

Karana means processing the food substances which leads to transform of their qualities and characters so as to make them ideal and good for consumption .

• Samyoga – ‘Vishesh aarbhyate’

Combination of food substance.

The qualities which were not present in individual component are induced through samyoga.

• Rashi – ‘Matra Amatra phal vinishchayartham’

Quantity of food .

Quantity of intake of food is very important for conductive health. More than desired quantity and less than that both are not good for health. Ideal food should be taken in proper quantity.

• Desha – ‘Sthana’

Place where food items are cultivated

Desha covers the place where the food is grown, to the place where it exported.

• Kala– ‘Nityag Avasthik ch’ 

Time of consumption of food 

Nityag – Ritu apekshte

Avasthik- Vikar apekshte

• Upayoga samstha- ‘Jeerna lakshan apekshte’

Rules for consuming food .

Upyoga samstha is totally dependent upon jeerna lakshan i.e.- symptoms of proper digestion. These are

• Udgar shudhi
• Utsah
• Kshut
• Pipasa
• Laghuta
• Vega utsaraga

• Upayokta– related to ‘Okasatmay’

Related to Person who consumes food 

This means that the person who takes food should be accustomed to intake to food as regular habital,at right time,in proper quality and quantity.

Eating with self-awareness

One should eat food with self-awareness i.e., knowing one’s own prakriti , suitability and tastes. 

Cumulative importance of eight factors

The effects of these eight factors which are mentioned here cumulative and inter-dependent. For example, a substance of proper quantity and taken in the right season and in the right place will only produce beneficiary effect. Therefore, before following any food regimen, thorough understanding of these eight aspects is important to achieve wholesome effect.  All eight factors are equally important to attain the wanted and beneficial effect of food. 

Rules for taking food – Ahara Vidhi Vidhan

Ahara Vidhi Vidhan comes under the Upyoga Samstha, which indicates the method of taking Ahara. These are

• Ushna
• Snigdha
• Matravat
• Consumed after the digestion of previously ingested food
•  Virya Aviruddha Ahara
• Is to be taken into Ishte Deshe where it provided with Ishte Sarvopakarana
• Not to be taken speedily
• Not to be taken too slowly
• Taken without talking others
• Taken without laughing
• Taken with the concentration of the mind.
• Taken after self analysis.

In this article I have covered the importance of the Ahara, the special conditions for consumptions of Ahara. These conditions play major role in selection and intake of our food so that we can get the maximum benefit of the consumed food and sustain a healthy life .