Scholars International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (SIJTCM)
Volume-1 | Issue-01 | 1-4
Original Research Article
Alimentary Interventions in Treatment of Ailments of Integumentary System
Dr. Nikhila B Hiremath
Published : June 30, 2018
Abstract
Psoriasis is a common chronic, recurrent, immune mediated disease of the
skin and joints. It can have a significant negative impact on the physical, emotional
and psychosocial wellbeing of affected patients. Many Ayurvedic texts have
explained skin diseases, which resembles Psoriasis. According these references,
Psoriasis can be considered as the vitiation of Vata and Kapha. The “wrong diet” is
the major link for disease manifestation. Hence elimination of this „wrong diet‟ &
implementation of corrective diet plays a major role in breaking the „Samprapti‟. The
Dietary interventions for Psoriasis or any skin disease can have the following seven
components- Nidana Parivarjana, Avashta anusara ahara sevana, Matra
consideration, avoiding unwholesome diet, observing proper mental status during
food intake, Prescription of specific disease related diet, and very important
one- Education about Aahara. The article intends to uplift the importance of holistic
approach towards diet prescription rather than only disease specific diet.