Panchakarma is one of those therapies that help in reducing skin-related issues. Panchakarmas are 5 different methods of detoxification mentioned in Indian medicine. Skin diseases are mostly treated with Panchakarma treatment in Ayurvedia. Skin disorders including ezema, psoriasis and even acne are treated using this approach. This treatment mainly comprises procedures like
Pracchanna Raktamokshana is given during the instance of Kushta with a minor symptom. Here the blood is drawn with a coarse instrument. Sira Vyadha/Raktamokshana – vein puncture – is used when the condition is more severe.
In many cases where the lession is hard, localised and well vascularized this method is effectivly used. In this method blood letting is done with the organism hirudinaria species are used.
The processes of tropical application of different forms of use full drugs are called lepam/lepanam. Medicated oils, powders made in to paste with suitable liquid medium like tender coconut water, kashayams, oils, curd etc, fresh leaf’s of many plants etc are used for such purpose.
Oilation with different medicated oils wich are suitable for pacifying the doshas involved.
Aloe vera gel’s cooling action can help soothe irritated skin and irritation. Apply the gel to your skin once or twice a day to apply this cure.
The paste or decoction of Vasa – Adhathoda vasica, Triphala (Haritaki, Bibhitaki, and Amalaki), Brhati – Solanum indicum are suitable for treating skin disease. Sevya is used for Udvartana (Unction) and Pralepa (external application) by a patient suffering from Kustha. The decoction of Khadira – Acacia catechu, Avaghata (Karnikara), Kakubha – Terminalia arjuna, Rohitaka, Lodhra – Symplocos racemosa, Kutaja – Hollarhena antidysentrica, Dhava – Anogeissus latifolia, Nimba – Azadirachta indica, Saptacchada (Saptaparna) – Alstonia scholaris – Stem bark and Karvira – Nerium indicum is useful for bath and drink by a patient suffering from Kustha.