What causes Sheetapitta?

What causes Sheetapitta?

Causative factors for Sheetapitta according to Ayurveda are: excess intake of salty (lavana) and pungent (katu) food, consumption of a large amount of sour (amla) gruels (arnala and shukta), excess intake of mustard, exposure to cold wind, contact of cold substances, day sleep, improper emesis (asamyak Vamana), altered …

Is urticaria Pitta Dosha?

As per Ayurveda, Urticaria is referred to as Sheetapitta – comprising of two words sheeta (cold) and pitta (eruptions). This is a condition caused due to dominance of sheeta (cold) over pitta dosha.

What are the symptoms of Pitta?

When there is an excess accumulation of pitta in the body, you may experience the following:

  • Excess generation of heat in the body.
  • Acid reflux, gas, indigestion.
  • Inflammation of the joints.
  • Nausea, diarrhea or constipation.
  • Anger & irritability.
  • Bad breath.
  • Body odor.
  • Excessive sweating.

What is the medicine for Pitta?

Here are some ayurvedic medicine to reduce pitta dosha Amla or Amalaki is one of the best pitta home remedies. It helps to cleanse the pitta from the digestive system. Amla can be eaten as a fruit, or Amalaki capsule can be consumed as a medicine to reduce pitta. Neem is a powerful herb that helps in controlling pitta.

Can neem treat urticaria?

Home Remedies Paste of Neem leaves / Guduchi leaves or aloe vera pulp can consumed in 5 to 7 gm dose daily to reduce urticaria. Take 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder with a glass of milk or water two to three times a day. It is an excellent treatment to increase the body’s immunity.

Does pitta causes itching?

It is caused by exposure to too much of cold. Hence shita dominating pitta. It is a condition where the patient develops rashes on one part of the body or all over the body. These rashes are agonizingly itchy, and the patient will be a force to scratch it frantically,” says Dr Bhavsar.