Herbal Remedies for Vitiligo

Introduction

Vitiligo is a skin disorder that leads to loss of skin and hair color in patches and blotches. Loss of color extent and its rate is not predictable. It can affect any area or any part of the body including hair as well as inside of the mouth.

The skin, eye and hair color is determined by a pigment called melanin. Vitiligo happens when cells producing melanin may die or stop functioning. The disorder is not that life-threatening or contagious but makes a person feel stressful and leads to low self- esteem.

Treatment although may heal and restore the affected area but it really cannot prevent continued and slow loss of skin color and its recurrence.

Symptoms of Vitiligo

Vitiligo symptoms include:

• Loss of skin color in blotches and patches
• Slow and sudden graying of  hair on head, eyelashes, eyebrows and beard
• Loss of color of tissues which are found lining the inside of  mouth and the nose too
• Loss and sudden or slow change in color of the inner layer of the retina

Vitiligo can start at any age and appear before 20. The patches may cover the body including:-

• Many parts
• Only one side
• One or only a few areas

Causes of Vitiligo

• Immune system gets affected and attacks and finally destroys the melanocytes in the skin.
• Family history
• Sunburn, stress and continuous exposure to toxic chemicals

Complications of Vitiligo

• Social and psychological distress
• Sunburn, and skin cancers
• Eye problems
• Hearing loss

Diagnosis of Vitiligo

Medical history and exam

In case if you feel you have vitiligo you should visit your doctor. In that case your doctor might advise you for medical history and examine you. He would try to diagnose other skin problems like dermatitis and skin disorders. Your doctor might use a lamp for ultra violet to shine on the affected skin to determine vitiligo.

Skin biopsy and blood draw

In addition to above the doctor might even gather your personal and family history for diagnosing your skin problem.

• In this case a small sample (biopsy) of the affected skin area is taken for testing.
• Lab tests including drawing of blood for diagnosing autoimmune conditions like anemia and diabetes

Herbal Remedies for Vitiligo by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda gives effective herbal remedies like Radiant Skin, Hair & Nails Formula, Navkarshik Churna, Aloe Vitals, Babchi Oil, Jatyadi oil and Tea Tree-Aloe Vera Premium Handmade Bathing Bar for ayurvedic treatment of vitiligo. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.

1. Radiant Skin Hair Nails Formula

Planet Ayurveda offers the radiant skin hair nails formula for the treatment of skin disorders. It is an effective herbal remedy for skin disorders. This herbal products is completely safe for use and many patients are benefitted with this.

Ingredients:-

• Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia)
• Pitta papda (Fumaria officinalis)
• Chirata (Swetia chiretta)
• Ghrit kumari (Aloe barbadensis)

Benefits: - Herbs mentioned above are used in the formulation of radiant skin hair nails formula work in a synergetic way to treat the skin disorders. They help to boost up our immune system and fight against the bacterial infections which can trigger the skin disorders. Moreover these herbs helps to eliminate the toxins from body. Radiant skin hair nails formula works well to manage the all types of problems like (skin, hair, nail, and scalp) in skin disorders.

Dosage - One capsules two times in a day with plain water after meals.

2. Navkarshik Churna

Planet Ayurveda comprises Navkarshik churna which is also among the effective herbal remedies for skin disorders.

This herbal product is an amazing blend of various herbs that are listed below:-

• Amla (Emblica officinalis)
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
• Bahera (Terminalia bellerica)
• Vacha (Acorus calamus)
• Neem (Azadirachta indica)
• Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia)
• Katuki (Picrorrhiza kurrao)
• Giloy (Tinopsora cordifolia)
• Daruhaldi (Berberis aristata)

Benefits:- Herbs given above help to balance the vitiated vata, pitta and kapha dosha. They also help in blood purification and healing of skin. Moreover they help to clear the dry patches in the skin disorders.

Dosage - One teaspoonful, twice in a day after meals with plain water.

3. Aloe Vitals

Aloe vitals capsules are made with standardized extract of aloe vera. This effective formulation is very rich in vitamins and minerals including A, B, C, E, Folic acid and minerals including sodium, potassium, zinc, calcium, chromium, magnesium etc. Aloe vera also detoxifies our whole body because it has effective antioxidant properties in it. It also contains effective anti-inflammatory, liver protective and immune enhancing properties.

Dosage - One capsules two times in a day with plain water after meals.

4. Tea Tree-Aloe Vera Premium Handmade Bathing Bar

Tea Tree-Aloe Vera Premium Handmade Bathing Bar with its immune stimulating and antioxidants properties, it is great in managing vitiligo. One can use it daily for better results.

5. Jatyadi oil

Various ingredients used in jatyadi oil are chameli patra, neem patra, yashthimadhu, haldi, daruhaldi, lodhra, haritaki, til oil etc.

6. Babchi Oil

Babchi oil is very effective and useful for vitiligo.

Usage:- Gentle application of both oils on infected areas help to treat various skin diseases. Both these oils balance pitta and kapha. Its application help to clear patches on body.

To buy Babchi oil, please send an e-mail at [email protected].

General Guidelines

• Protect your sensitive skin from sun and all other artificial sources of UV light.
• Conceal and protect affected area and skin.
• Avoid getting a tattoo on the skin.