DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS
DISEASE-WISE INFORMATION IN AYUSH SYSTEMS
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)