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Holistic Health
Ayurvedic Treatment
of Eczema
Spring pollens not only bring about
respiratory allergies, but as the weather
turns warmer, skin allergies like eczema
start flaring up as well. Eczema (or atopic
dermatitis) falls under the category
of Vicarcikā (vi - char - chi - kaa) in
Ayurveda. Besides the word rolling off your discolored skin, itching, numbness, mild
tongue, vicarcika is also a common skin
problem in many children and adults alike.
Vicarcikā is defined as a spreading type
of skin eruption with itching and scabs.
It tends to occur in the heat of summer,
when the skin gets inflamed and rashes,
acne, psoriasis, and eczema flare up. The
excess heat accumulated in the body causes Allopathic medicines used to treat eczema,
Pitta (the fire element) to increase out of
balance and overflow in the circulation.
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The body tries to eliminate the buildup
of toxins through the skin, causing rashes
to form. If you pay close attention, you
might recognize some of these symptoms
as a warning that eczema is coming soon:
changes in sweating patterns, rough and
burning, and a feeling of fatigue.
Allopathic medications only treat the
symptoms of eczema without correcting
the underlying cause, while Ayurveda
uses diet, lifestyle and herbs to support
the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
such as corticosteroids and immuno-
biologic agents, can cause serious side