Ayurvedic treatment for Eczema on Legs and Hands

Ayurvedic treatment for Eczema on Legs, Hands in Babies, Teenagers and Adults

It usually appears on Inside Elbows and Behind Knees for children, Teenagers and Adults. In some cases, it appears on Babies faces as well.

Causes of Eczema

1. Family History
2. Mental Stress
3. Dust and Sand
4. Perfumes
5. Intake of Incompatible Foods such as Milk Shakes etc
6. More Spicy Foods
7. Sour Foods
8. Salty Foods
9. Dehydration
10. Unhygienic
11. Smoking
12. Climatic conditions
13. Cosmetics, Chemicals and Soaps

Symptoms of Eczema

1. Skin Rashes on Elbows and Knees, back of the neck etc
2. Appears around the eyes
3. Over the face
4. Dry skin
5. Itching

Ayurvedic treatment for Eczema on Legs and Hands

In Ayurveda, Eczema is called Vicharchika. Acute Eczema occurs due to Kapha and Pitta Dosha. Chronic Eczema occurs due to aggravation of Vatha. This Dosha leads to Rasa Dhatu, Raktha Dhatu and Mamsa Upadhatu problems thus causing Rasa Vaha Srotas and Raktha Vaha Srota improper functioning. Treatment performed to control the Kapha and Pitta Dosha followed by Blood Purification and Controlling Secretions.

1. Hara Chikitsa
2. Rakta Prasadan
3. Ruksha Oushada
4. Virechana

Abhyanga

Medicated Oil massage for about 10 to 15 mins all over the body.

1. Relief from back pain
2. Strengthens muscles
3. Improves blood flow

Swedana

Hot Fomentation (Moist heat) is applied on the same areas as that of Abhyanga. It is performed for about 10 to 15 mins.

1. Relaxes muscles and nerves
2. Improves Blood supply

Vamana (Vomiting)

It is used to treat Ama oriented diseases such as Skin diseases, Psoriasis, Indigestion, Respiratory problems etc. The Body Prakruti will be analyzed before the treatment.

Virechana (Detoxification of the Body)

Chitrakadi Vati along with Tulasi will be given to the patient followed by Gritha Pana (Pure Ghee). This process removes the toxins accumulated in the body. The saturation state will be analyzed after checking stool.

With Ayurvedic Medicines, Eczema can be cured by following doctor prescriptions

1. Amrutadi Guggulu and Gandhak Rasayana
2. Triphala Decoction
3. Rakta Shodak Vati
4. Mahamarichadi Thailam
5. Vajraka Ghrutam

Please check with an Ayurveda Doctor on the Medicines and dosage.

Do’s for Eczema Prevention

1. Healthy Metabolism
2. A good amount of water intake
3. Abhyanga Oil Massage with Kshir Bala Thailam
4. Fruits such as Oranges, Carrots, Snake Gourd etc