lichen planus

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Dear Naveena,

 

Well its not a surprise that you haven't found any Ayurvedic treatments

for lichen planus because there is no such condition described in

Ayurvedic medicine! This is not to say that the clinical features of

the condition haven't been recognized by Ayurveda, but that the

condition is described differently, and will have a different name,

probably a variant of the disease called "Kushta." To create an

Ayurvedic treatment you need to understand the features of your

condition from an Ayurvedic perspective (i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha),

and if you haven't the skills to do this you should see an Ayurvedic

practitioner. For starters however, you can look at the possibility of

food allergens/sensitivities (e.g. dairy, flour), nutrient deficiencies

(e.g. omega 3 fats), and the function of the liver, kidneys and immune

system. From a traditional perspective most types of metabolic skin

disorders are inherited from a toxic condition of the blood, which has

its origin in the processes of digestion and the mobilization and

elimination of wastes. Simple herbal treatments include Ayurvedic

herbs like Triphala, Haridra, Neem, Bhringaraja, Amla, Katuka,

Daruharidra, Guduchi, Kantakari, Nirgundi, Chandana, Manjishta and

others taken internally. Western herbs that can be used with an

Ayurvedic intent include Echinacea, Barberry, Yellowdock, Nettle, Red

Clover and Burdock. You might also consider vitamins A, C, E and zinc

to assist in healing, and vitamin D3, which appears to play an

important role. Topically, herbs such as Brahmi (Centella, Gotu kola),

Plantain and Chickweed might be helpful to ease the itching. A

favorite remedy is to fill a clean sock with slow-cooking oatmeal and

let this sit in a hot bath for 10 minutes. Then get in the bath when

cool enough and use the sock to sponge your body with, squeezing out

the milky juices over the affected areas. Do this once to twice daily

to alleviate itching.

Caldecott

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