Urticaria (Sheetapitta) is described in Ayurveda as a type of Kushtha (skin disorder), marked by the sudden appearance of reddish or pale raised wheals (Mandala) accompanied by intense itching (Kandu) and burning sensation (Daha). It is primarily a Vata-Kapha disorder with secondary Pitta involvement, affecting the Rakta (blood) and Twak (skin) tissues.
Signs & Symptoms (Lakshana)
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Sudden appearance of reddish or whitish raised lesions (Mandala).
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Severe itching (Kandu) and burning sensation (Daha).
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Lesions may worsen with exposure to cold.
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Lesions typically resolve on their own within a short period.
Causative Factors (Nidana)
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Dietary: Viruddha ahara (milk with sour fruits), excessive intake of sour, salty, fermented, or spicy foods.
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Lifestyle: Cold exposure after heat, irregular routines, day sleeping, and late-night wakefulness.
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Dosha Imbalance: Predominant Vata-Kapha with Pitta involvement circulating via Rakta dhatu to Twak.
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Psychological: Mental stress, anger, and emotional disturbances aggravate Sheetapitta.
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Genetic: Hereditary tendencies in chronic or recurrent cases.
Ayurvedic Approach to Treatment
At Aimil Healthcare, Urticaria (Sheetapitta) is treated using a comprehensive Ayurvedic approach involving dosha pacification, blood purification, toxin elimination, and digestive fire enhancement. The focus lies in removing root causes and restoring systemic balance to alleviate allergic reactions, itching, and inflammation.
1. Dietary Regime (Ahara Chikitsa)
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Consume Tikta (bitter), Madhura (sweet), and Sheeta (cool potency) foods.
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Use Goghrita (cow ghee), Yavagu (rice gruel), and Mudga yusha (green gram soup).
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Avoid sour, salty, pungent, and fermented foods.
2. Lifestyle Recommendations (Vihara Chikitsa)
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Avoid sudden cold exposure after heat or sweating.
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Maintain consistent sleep patterns and reduce stress.
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Practice Pranayama, meditation, and gentle exercises.
3. Panchakarma Therapy (Shodhana Chikitsa)
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Virechana (purgation) to eliminate Pitta and Ama.
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Raktamokshana (bloodletting) in cases involving Rakta dushti.
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Pre-treatment with Snehana (oleation) and Swedana (sudation).
4. Palliative Therapy (Shamana Chikitsa)
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Internal use of Tikta rasa (bitter herbs) to pacify doshas and purify blood.
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External lepa (herbal pastes) for itching and burning relief.
5. Ayurvedic Drug Therapy (Aushadha Chikitsa)
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Haridra Khanda: For allergic responses and pruritus.
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Khadirarishta, Manjisthadi Kwatha: For Rakta prasadana and detoxification.
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Gandhaka Rasayana: In chronic Sheetapitta conditions.
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Supportive Herbs: Haridra (Turmeric), Guduchi, Neem, Triphala for immune support and detoxification.
Ayurveda offers a safe and effective solution to Urticaria by balancing the doshas, strengthening immunity, and eliminating allergens and toxins from the system, resulting in lasting relief and skin health restoration.
