Ayurveda for Curing Ringworm
By Shankar.
Ringworm is a skin disease caused by the fungi infection. It is highly contagious and can spread to other parts of the body. This fungus is caused due to poor hygiene. If the cloth you are wearing is not clean or improper drying of clothes can cause this skin disorder.
Ringworms appear in circular red patches. It keeps spreading in circular manner and start healing in the center. It causes itchy and irritation on the affected area. This infection can also cause due to lack of immunity.
Ayurvedic medical term for ringworm is referred to as dadru, which is caused due to aggravation in the vata dosha. A slight change in the diet will improve the skin condition. Sour, spicy, oily, and hot foods can aggravate the ringworm problem. Therefore, these foods should be avoided along with hot beverages like coffee and tea.
You should include lot of green vegetables in your diet. Intake of bitter gourd and neem would give fast relief from ringworm. There are some Ayurvedic plants that are useful in treating ringworm. There is a chance of occurring again. Therefore, you should keep continuing to use these plants for one or two weeks more after you feel that you have recovered from this skin disease.
Neem: This plant is very useful in treating all kind of skin disorders. It is safe for applying externally on the affected area as well as consuming it for treating any kind of skin problems. You can make a paste from its leaves and apply it on the affected area.
Holy Basil: This Ayurvedic plant is used for treating ringworm very effectively. Use the juice of its leaves to apply regularly on the affected area to cure it.
Turmeric: It has antiseptic value that helps in treating any kind of skin disorders. Make a paste using turmeric and water and apply this on the affected area. Turmeric can also be taken orally either by mixing a teaspoon of it in a glass of water and drinking it or mix it with honey and have it.
Coriander: Prepare juice from the coriander leaves and consume it to treat ringworms. You can also add turmeric to this juice and drink to treat this skin disease more effectively.
Butea: This plant is used very effectively since years in Ayurvedic treatment for ringworms. Prepare a paste by grinding its seeds and mix it with water. Apply this on the affected area. You can also use lemon juice instead of water to make its paste.
Maintaining proper hygiene and proper diet is necessary to treat ringworms. However, if this skin problem persists or worsens, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner to treat it quickly.
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