Published in THE HINDU News Paper on Thursday 17^th May,2007 Written by Dr. R. KRANTHI VARDHAN, Chief Physician & Managing Director, Dr Kranthi’s Institute of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, THE KERALA AYURVEDIC CARE, Speciality Panchakarma Centre, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-29. Andhra Pradesh. India. Ph:092461 66636  098666 66055.

Psoriasis is a Skin Disease that takes a toll on the confidence of a person. Silvery Scales or Fish Scale like Plaques on Skin characterizes it. Skin cells are easily lost. Skin will also be dry with Itching, which is so severe that in certain patients oozing of the blood is seen commonly along with Pus and Secondary Infections. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by eruptions of superficial papules and larger patches with phenomena of chronic inflammation. The Lesions usually occur at First on the Elbows, Knees Scalp and Lower Limbs and later spread all over the body. Psoriasis results in the form of a complication known as Psoriatic Arthritis, which gives Joint Discomfort, Swelling, Stiffness or Throbbing. Psoriasis usually goes through cycles of relapses and remissions.

Western Medical Research concludes that there is no known cause for Psoriasis and hence no cure “when it comes to Psoriasis, Modern Medicine in absolutely inadequate”. Latest Modern Treatment for Psoriasis includes Immune Suppressing Drugs, Injection of Steroids etc to suppress the skin conditions. The long term use of such drugs however has their own resultant complications, In conclusion we would like to assure Psoriasis-affected persons that a Controlled, Balanced, Nutritious Diet, Stress Free Living and a well thought out Ayurvedic Treatments supported by Yoga and Pranayama will be the path to Freedom from Psoriasis.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Psoriasis lasts for 21 to 28 days and effectively cures Psoriasis. All types of psoriasis and skin diseases have effective treatment in Ayurveda. We at THE KERALA AYURVEDIC CARE, Speciality Panchakarma Centre, 3-6-101/1, St no: 19, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-29 have Treated Thousands of Patients with 99% results. Speciality Treatments are being done from the past 9 Years. For the Services in the field of Ayurveda, Dr. Kranthi Vardhan, the Chief Physician & the Managing Director, has been awarded “KKRUSHI RATNA AWARD”, “AYURVEDA TAPASWI AWARD”,  “VAIDYA RATNA AWARD”, “INDIRA PRIYADARSHINI NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD” & “ASIAN ADMIRABLE ACHIEVER AWARD”.

According to Ayurveda, Psoriasis (Sidhma Kushtam) occurs due to vitiation of Vata and Kapha doshas. The reasons are Incompatible Food, Accumulation of Toxins etc.

Panchakarma, the Basic Body Purification method is used in the Treatment of Psoriasis. Ayurvedic treatment for psoriasis goes through several stages viz. Abhayangam (Oil Massage), Snehapanam (Taking medicated ghee), Elakizhi (Leaf Bundle Massage), Vamana (Induced Vomiting), Takra Dhara (Medicated Butter Milk poured continuously on the hair bearing area and a gentle massage is done), Pizhichil (Oil Bath with 3 litres of Oil), Siro Vasti (keeping oil on head) and other Vastis (enemas which include Kashaya vasthi, Anuvasana Vasthi Etc.), Virechanam (Purgation), Raktha Mokshanam (Blood Letting) and Lepanam (Application of Ointments). A psoriasis patient is also given a strict diet regime called Pathyam. Ayurvedic Treatment of Psoriasis utilizes a Three-prolonged Strategies taking into account the Ahara (Diet), Vihara (Lifestyle) and Oushada (Medicines). Along with the Application of Medicines, The person also needs to control his Diet and Lifestyle to attain maximum results of Psoriasis Treatment.

We give the Best Treatments for “Psoriasis” with High Success Rates at Dr. Kranthi’s Institute of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, The Kerala Ayurvedic Care, Speciality Panchakarma Centre, 3-6-101/1, St No: 19, Basheerbagh, Hyd-29. Contact Dr Kranthi R Vardhan on 9246166636 for Appointments, Evaluation and Treatments.