Skin & Hair Care

Ayurveda broadly classified skin issues as Kustha ranging from acnes to psoriasis all mentioned under category. However, depending on its severity it again classified into Mahakustha and Kshudra Kustha. The doshas involved in skin diseases are assessed based upon the symptoms and also the signs of the condition, as per Ayurveda, skin is the site of Pitta(Fire element) so herbs are carefully to help pacify vitiated Pitta followed by treating other doshic involvement. Ayurveda explains our aahara(Diet) and Vihara(Lifestyle) being major contributors for skin issues. Your skin health reflects your internal health. Here at Sri Narayani Holistic centre each condition is carefully assessed to know the doshas involved and is followed by Shodhana and Shamana chikitsa tailored differently for each case. Hair issues commonly experienced is hairthinning, hairfall and low density/low volume of hair and alopecia. Thanks to current lifestyle and dietary habits that majorly contribute to skin and hair issues by causing vitiation of the doshas and not to forget the genetics, another major contributing factor for hairfall. The other deficiencies such as Vitamin D, B12 and Calcium deficiencies also affect our skin and hair health. Following are the therapies done for sin diseases/issues.

Shodhana Chikitsa

• Vamana- Emesis therapy- Medications given to expel vitiated doshas through oral route
• Virechana- Purgation therapy- Medications given to expel vitiated doshas through Purgation
• Raktamokshana- Bloodletting therapy, localised therapy done with leech, also commonly called Leech Therapy.
• Nasya- Medicated drops instilled in the nostrils to clear blocked channels

Shamana Chikitsa

• Condition Specific Internal medications
• External therapies such as- Abhyanga( Body Massage with Medicated Oil/Ghee), Takradhara( Pouring of medicated buttermilk on scalp and body), Lepa( application of medicated paste on the body), Avagaha( Immersion bath in medicated decoction), Talapothicil( Application of medicated paste on the scalp), Shirodhara( Pouring of Medicated oil/decoction on the scalp)

Conditions Treated

Benefits:

Enhances healing capacity of the skin

Improves skin texture and elasticity

Moisturizes skin and keeps it soft and hydrated

Reduces symptoms

Reduces Inflammation

Reduces chances of recurrence

Improves complexion

Helps reduce hairfall

Helps reduce dandruff

Helps in nourishing the scalp

Strengthens hair follicles