Herpes Zoster: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies

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Seven types of herpes exist: Vayu, Pitta, Kapha, Vayu/Pitta, Vayu/Kapha, Pitta/Kapha, Tridossha, and trauma. It is found externally, internally, or both. External herpes is easiest to heal. The internal/external form is the most difficult to subdue. Cause and De velopment: Its development is identi-

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Ayurvedic Perspective on Herpes Zoster

Dosha Involvement: Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Ayurvedic Therapies: The following herbs are taken internally and applied externally as a poultice. Vayu and Pitta: Manjiahoha, chandan, sariva, neem Kapha: Daruharidra, turmeric, chop chini Dual and Tridoaha: Combine the required herbs Trauma: Black pepper, chandan, manjiahoha, kakamachi Foot-Skin Disorders Padadarika: People who walk a lot find their soles becoming dry with painful cracks, caused by Vayu in the feet. 488Kadar a (corns): Knotty painful, hard growth; raised in the middle or sunken around the sides; secretions, appearing at the soles and maybe palms, due to blood and fat in the palms or soles. It i

Key Herbs: Turmeric, Neem, taken internally, applied externally as a poultice

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 20: Mental Health

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