Best Oils for Psoriasis

Ayurvedic oils are used in treating various skin diseases such as Skin Psoriasis, Scalp Psoriasis. Dandruff, Hair fall, Skin Rashes, Skin Pigmentation, Skin Itching, Scalp Itching, Dry Skin related problems, and so on. Ayurvedic oils are prepared using various herbs in a specialized way. 

How ayurvedic oils work?

Ayurvedic oils when applied to the body it gets digested by brajaka pitta which is one of five types of pitta. It is responsible for the complexion of the body and the colour of the body. Brajaka pitta helps in the digestion and utilization of substances which are applied as oil, medicated bath, application of medicated paste, etc over the skin.

How Ayurvedic oils are prepared?

Ayurvedic oils are preparations in which oil is boiled with prescribed herbal decoction and paste of drugs according to the formula. This process ensures the absorption of the active therapeutic principles of the ingredients used. The oil will generally have the colour, odor, and taste of the drugs used and have the consistency of the oil. 

Commonly used oil bases are Coconut oil, Sesame oil

How to use Ayurvedic oils in skin diseases?

The prescribed oil should be taken and it should be indirectly warmed before applying. The warmed oil can be taken and applied all over the body or on the places where it is indicated. In general, oil can be kept as it gets absorbed into the skin. One should wait at least 10 minutes to wash your body to get better results. In skin diseases like psoriasis ayurvedic oils are advised to keep it for a longer duration to keep skin moist and smooth so that it can prevent the itching and cracking of the skin.

Best Oils for Psoriasis

Medicated oils are used as an external application in psoriasis treatment. Medicated oils help to reduce the inflammatory processes, itching, discoloration, minimizes scale formation. Medicated oils can be used for long-term psoriasis treatment as they have not shown any major side effects. Almost all the oils used in psoriasis treatment are from ayurveda or have traditional preparations. Here are a few best oils used in psoriasis treatment.

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1. Dr. JRK’s 777 Oil

One of the most used ayurvedic oil for the treatment of psoriasis. It helps in removing psoriasis scales, decreases the inflammatory process, and prevents dryness, and keeps the skin smooth and moist.

Ingredients of Dr. JRK’s 777 Oil:

Sl. No	Name	Botanical Name	Qty
1	Shwetha Kutaja	Wrightia tinctoria	50%
2	Coconut Oil	Oleum Cocos nucifera	50%

Indications of Dr. JRK’s 777 Oil

It can be used in all types of psoriasis
Contra-indications There are no known contra-indications.

How to use:

You can apply the oil over the affected part of the body or can be applied all over the body once or twice daily or as directed by the physician.

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2. Winsoria Oil

Winsoria Oil is also one of the most used ayurvedic oils in the treatment of psoriasis. It helps in reducing scales, the thickness of the skin, reduces the inflammatory responses, and helps in correcting the discoloration of the skin. It is proved safe for long-term use and said to have no side effects.

Ingredients of Winsoria Oil

Each  100 ml  is prepared out of:

Sl.No	Name	Botanical Name	Qty
1	Vidpala	Wrightia tinctoria	400 g
2	Manjishta	Rubia cordifolia	10 g
3	Sariba	Hemidesmus indicus	10 g
4	Coconut oil	Cocos nucifera	100 ml

Where to use?

It can be used in all types of psoriasis

Contra-indications 

There are no known contra-indications.

How to use:

You can apply the oil over the affected part of the body or can be applied all over the body once or twice daily or as directed by the physician.

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3. Bruhath Danthapala Thailam

Bruhath Danthapala Thailam is a proprietary ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala Kerala. It is used in mainly treating psoriasis and other skin diseases.

Ingredients of Bruhath Danthapala Thailam

Each 10 ml prepared out of 

Sl. No	Name	Botanical Name	Qty
1	Shwetha Kutaja	Juice of writia tinctoria (lf.)	20gms
2	Jyothishmathi	Paste of Celastrus paniculatusc (sd.)	1.25gms
3	Bakuci	Paste of Psoralea corylifolia (sd.)	1.25gms
4	Coconut oil		10ml

Indications of Bruhath Danthapala Thailam:

Psoriasis eczemadandruffitchingand other skin diseases

Contra-indications 

There are no known contra-indications.

How to use:

You can apply the oil over the affected part of the body or can be applied all over the body once or twice daily or as directed by the physician.

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4. Vetpalai Thailam

Vetpalai Thailam is a Siddha traditional oil preparation used in treating psoriasis and dandruff prepared by SKM Siddha and Ayurveda.

Ingredients of Vetpalai Thailam:

Sl.No	Name	Botanical Name	Qty
1	Vetpalai	Wrightia tinctoria	50%
2	Thenkai Ennai	Cocos nucifera	50%

Directions for Usage:

Used as external application.

Indications and uses of Vetpalai Thailam:

This is an excellent remedy for psoriasis and Dandruff.

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5. Ayyappala Keratailam

Ayyappala Keratailam is used in treating

therapeutic index cover final psoriasis, eczema and dandruff. It is prepared by Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal (AVS)

Each 10 ml prepared out of :

S.No	Name	Botanical Name	Qty
1	Svetakutaja	Wrightia tinctoria	40.000 g
2	Nimba	Azadirachta indica	1.250 g
3	Keratailam	Cocos nucifera	10.000 ml

Indication and uses of Ayyappala Keratailam

Ayyappala Keratailam is used in treating Psoriasis, eczema, dandruff and other skin diseases.

Conclusion:

As psoriasis is considered as lifelong condition having no permanent cure different types of oils are used in treating and managing psoriasis effectively. Many formulations are derived from ayurveda and other traditional practices. The oils along with herbs helps in reducing falakes, thickness, itching, dryness and cracks on skin. Regular application will help to manage and reduce the psoriasis symptoms effectively.

We wish you to share your experiences and if you would like to share any other oils that can benefit psoriasis patients kindly mail us so that we can share them with others to get benefitted.