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Ayurveda, a prehistoric medical science defines acne as Youvana Pitikas. It believes that the tridoshas (vata, pitta, kapha) in the form of tissues controls all activities of the body and aggravated doshas are main reasons in eruption of acne.
Vata when gets vitiated due to unhealthy diet and lifestyles affects other two doshas (kapha and pitta) to aggravate them.
** Aggravated pitta affects rakta dhatu or blood. The vitiated blood affects the skin and causes excess secretion of oil from sebaceous glands. Acne due to a Pitta vitiation are generally red, soft, small and tend to be aggravated in hot weather
** Kapha has sticky property. Aggravated kapha imparts the stickiness to the oil produced by sebaceous glands of skin. Thus the thick sebaceous plugs are formed in skin pores and hair follicles leading to eruption of acne. The lesions are pale, hard, fairly large, have an oily secretion and tend to aggravate in cold weather
A large number of oil producing glands called “sebaceous glands” are present under the skin. During puberty or menopause due to the influence of the sex hormones, which are produced in male and female, these glands become more active and produce an oily secretion called “sebum”. The sebum makes the skin more oily .The excessive sebum clogs the skin pore or the pit of the hair follicle forming acne.
The blocked pore or acne acts as an excellent habitat for bacteria. The bacterial infection causes inflammation (red, painful swelling of the infected area) of the clogged pore or hair follicle leading to eruption of pimples.
Ayurveda, treats acne by balancing doshas by adopting the modified diet and life styles, herbal tablets, massaging face regularly with herbal oils. Also it helps one has to find constructive ways to let off steam and express their emotions regularly in a calm, honest way which can also be cited as one of the reason for acne.
Pimples- Suggested diet and lifestyle by Ayurveda :
Ayurveda is a non-invasive and complementary way of life that treats acne by by understanding the body constitution (tri doshas). Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when oil and dead skin cells get trapped in the pit of the hair follicle. Bacteria then begins to multiply and the area becomes inflamed producing pimples, blackheads and whiteheads on the face and upper body
Few tips to modify life style and diet which helps to balance the aggravated doshas and treat acne are :
** A diet high in raw vegetables and fruits to be taken in plenty. Drink at least 15 glasses of water daily.
** All forms of sugar, alcohol, butter, caffeine, cheese, chocolate, cocoa, cream, fat, fried foods, margarine, hydrogenated oils, soft drinks, iodized salt and processed foods, spicy, dry and oily food are to be avoided.
** 15 minutes of sunshine along with a regular exercise regimen and sufficient sleep is recommended.
** Keep a habit of emptying bowels regularly.
** Avoid exposure of skin to severe climatic conditions.
** When makeup must be worn, use water-based, hypoallergenic products without harsh chemicals, dyes or oils.
** Neem acts as a deep cleanser and also improves your skin elasticity, and helpful in acne scar treatment.
** The face should be kept free from oil by washing with an herbal cleanser or with lemon juice three times per day.
** Hair should be kept clean, as well. Friction makes pimples more likely to erupt, so not over-scrub or touch the affected area whenever possible.
** Put a hair band to avoid falling of hair on face. The sweat and dirt accumulated on hair may fall on facial skin through hair strands
** Ayurveda suggests meditation and yoga to balance the spiritual aspect as well as your emotions which reduces the stress levels so that the occurrence of acne may be prevented.
Pimples – Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurveda ‘the science of Healing’ definitely have a solution for acne. The pathology of the disease is considered due to vitiated Blood (Rakta Dushti) along with vitiated Kapha and Vata and it deals with the diseases by applying various Medical, Surgical and Parasurgical methods of treatment.
** Blood letting is a well-accepted treatment for Vitiated Rakta Dosha, the process of removing this stagnated blood i.e. Raktamokshan proves significant to treat the disease.
** Leech application for Raktamokshan is one of the Para surgical methods described by Sushruta. It improves microcirculation to tissues by removing this stagnated and vitiated blood.
** Hirudotherapy improves capillary tissue perfusion and thus supplying proper levels of Oxygen and Nourishment to skin.
** Similarly, the Sheet and Madhur properties of Jalauka (Leech) calms down the provoked Rakta resulting into resolution of the disease. Better results can be obtained with supplementation of internal medicine and local application of Lepa (Face pack).
** Face pack made up of Lodhra(Symlocos racemosus), Vacha(Acorus Calamus), and smooth paste of Jatiphala(Myristica Fragrance) helps to remove black spots of remnants of acne.
** Blood purifiers like Sariva(Hemidesmus Indicus), Anantmula(Tylophora Asthmatica) are used for internal medication.
** Digestive formula – Cumin, Coriander, Fennel, Turmeric (equal parts organic powders). ½ tsp taken during meals (2-3 x per day) in a small glass of warm water along with 1 tsp of Ghee.
** Ayurvedic formula – Triphala can be taken 1-2 grams per day at bedtime in a little glass of warm water
** Applying the pastes of the fenu greek leaves , tender neem leaves with turmeric, face pack of ripe tomato pulp or besan flour (gram flour) with rose water on acne and then wash it off after it dries.
** Take time out of every day to relax — read a book, take a bath, practice yoga, or do whatever makes you feel happy and calm this indirectly contributes to health of your skin.
Ayurvedic line of treatment gives significant result in management of acne and is very beneficial to society by relieving the physical and psychological upset which is caused by this disease.
