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DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS

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AYURVEDA<br />

Definition<br />

Ayurvedic Name: Kitibha<br />

Psoriasis has been identified as a distinct clinical feature and is a very common non-<br />

specific skin disorder. Usually characterized by rounded, red plaques with silvery<br />

scales<br />

Features of Kitibha<br />

• Reddish/blakish rounded patches of skin with silver scales and itching.<br />

• Rough or slimy and sometimes associated exudation.<br />

• Recurrent in nature.<br />

Preventive Measures<br />

Don’ts (Apathyas)<br />

• Urad (black gram), curd, tomato, brinjal etc.<br />

• High fat diet, fried food, fish, meats etc.<br />

• Irregular dietary habits<br />

• Sour, spicy food<br />

Health Promoting Tips<br />

Do’s (Pathyas)<br />

• High protein diet<br />

• Old Rice, Wheat, Munga dal<br />

Curative Herbs<br />

• Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)<br />

• Khadira (Acacia catechu)<br />

• Neem (Azadirachta indica)<br />

• Haridra (Curcuma longa)<br />

• Bakuchi (Psoralea corylifolia)

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