Herbal Remedies for Impetigo and Cellulitis ( Skin Infections)
Abstract
There are many bacterias that are responsible for causing skin infections and of these are streptococcus and staphylococcus aureus. Both of these bacteria are responsible for causing a skin condition known as Impetigo which is responsible for causing complications called Cellulitis. Impetigo is a highly contagious disease that involves blistering and can enter the body through minor cuts or even an insect bite. In this article, we are going to discuss Impetigo and cellulitis in detail and their treatment through herbal medicine.
Introduction
Impetigo is one of the most common and highly transmissible diseases which is mostly seen in children and infants. In this skin condition, red sores appear on the skin and are also seen around the mouth, nose, legs, and feet. Sometimes these sores may burst and ooze out which will then form a crust. Whereas Cellulitis is the complication caused by impetigo which is painful and results in inflammation of the affected part. It is very tender to touch and can occur anywhere on the body and is mostly seen in the lower legs. This infection can spread through blood or lymph nodes and is mostly active in warm or hot seasons. Countries like Australia and New Zealand have extreme cases of Impetigo.
Signs and Symptoms
Common symptoms seen in Impetigo and Cellulitis are
- Inflammation and Redness of the skin
- Painful lesion
- The appearance of Rash or Sore.
- Abscess formation which contains pus
- The affected area feels warm
- Intermittent fever.
- Pain in muscles
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Sweating
- Chills
- Headache
- Blisters on the skin.
Complications
This can lead to complications like
- Gangrene (Severe tissue damage)
- Infection of the internal organs
- Kidney problems
- Shock
- Scarring
- Amputation
- Death
Causes
Causes for impetigo and cellulitis include getting exposed to the bacteria. Also getting in contact with an infected patient and using their clothes, towel, bed linen, toys. The infection can also spread through cuts or surgical wounds, and also bug bites.
Risk Factors
There are few triggering factors that are responsible for causing Impetigo and Cellulitis
- Age:- It is very commonly seen in patients between the ages 2 to 5 years.
- Crowded condition:- Impetigo is one of the most contagious diseases and it can easily spread from one patient to the other. Places like schools and care centers are at high risk of spreading.
- Certain sports:- There are sports that include high contact of skin-to-skin touch like football, boxing, or basketball, and this one of the higher ways to spread infection.
- Humid, warm weather:- Summer weather is one of the seasons where children are more prone to the disease.
- Broken skin:- Cracks, insect bite, or cuts is one of the easy ways for the bacteria to enter into the body.
Diagnosis
The clinical test is not that important because it can be easily diagnosed through physical examination and this shows
- Swelling of the skin
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Swollen lymph nodes
Herbal Remedies Provided by Planet Ayurveda
Herbal remedies provided by Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural, and vegetarian. All the herbs are free from chemicals, additives, and preservatives making them free from side-effects. Each herbal remedy is made under the supervision of an MD Ayurvedic Doctor and is clinically tested making it safe to use. Here is the list of herbal medicines
- Gandhak Rasayan
- Kaishore Guggul
- Curcumin Capsules
- Pitta Balance
- Neem Capsules
- Manjistha Capsules
- Radiant Skin Hair Nail Capsules
- Jatyadi oil and Nirgundi oil
Product Descriptions
1. Gandhak Rasayan
It is the herbal remedy formed from the extract of the single herb known as purified sulphur and is especially used for skin disorders. Due to its antibacterial property, it has been found very useful in Impetigo, and it’s also useful in ringworm, itching, scabies, etc. It is helpful in keeping the skin healthy and giving it a luster look.
Dosage:- Two tablets twice daily with water after meals
2. Kaishore Guggul
It is formulated with herbs like
- Vidanga (Embelia ribes)
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
- Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) and many more.
All the herbs are very good for treating skin diseases like eczema, cellulitis, impetigo, etc. by removing all the toxins from the blood and balancing the doshas.
Dosage:- Two capsules twice daily with water after meals.
3. Curcumin Capsules
These capsules are formed from the single herb called Haridra (Curcuma longa) and it contains both anti-inflammatories as well as antibacterial properties. This herbal medicine helps in making the immunity stronger by preventing the infection from spreading through the body. Curcumin has proven to be the best herbal medicine for Impetigo and Cellulitis.
Dosage:- Two capsules twice daily with water after meals.
4. Pitta Balance
According to Ayurveda, Pitta is the fire element of the body that helps in regulating metabolism. It is made from minerals like
- Akik Pishti
- Praval Pishti
- Jowar Mohra Pishti
- Kamdudha Ras
- Mukta Pishti
- Giloy satva (Tinospora cordifolia)
Pitta balance helps in trekking skin disease, infections and also reduces anxiety, fever, pains.
Dosage:- One capsule twice daily after meals with water.
5. Neem Capsules
It is formed from the extract of single herbs known as Neem (Azadirachta indica) and is one of the best gifts from nature for treating skin problems. Neem helps in detoxifying the body and removing bacterial or viral infections from the body. Neem also helps in making the skin clear and free from disease.
Dosage:- Two capsules twice daily with water after meals.
6. Manjistha Capsules
Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) is especially known for skin problems as it helps in purifying blood. It helps in reducing inflammation and removes the growth of bacterial or viral infection. It has proven to be the best herbal medicine for Impetigo.
Dosage:- Two capsules twice daily after meals with water.
7. Radiant Skin Hair Nail Capsules
It is packed with excellent herbs like Ghrit kumari (Aloe barbadensis), Pit papda (Fumaria officinalis) and many more which help in purifying the blood by removing toxins from the blood, and breaking any blockages in the blood flow. It contains antibacterial properties and one of the best herbal medicines for impetigo.
8. Jatyadi oil and Nirgundi oil
Jatyadi oil contains herbs like Neem (Azadirachta indica) , Chameli (Jasminum officinale) etc whereas Nirgundi contains Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Haridra (Curcuma longa) etc. Both of the Oils will help in giving a calm effect to the skin and reducing the itching. It will help in reducing the swelling from the skin and also the redness.
Usage:– Clean the area carefully after that apply both the oils by mixing them in equal proportion.
Preventive tips
It is very important to clean the skin on a daily basis. These are few methods that will help in reducing the infection
- Wash the towels, sheets, or clothes properly of the infected patient.
- Carefully wash the infected area with water and then cover it with gauze.
- Wear disposable gloves before cleaning the sores
- Wash your hands properly.
- Avoid touching the area with nails or unwashed hands
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Conclusion
It is very important to maintain the healthy functioning of the skin and especially for children because they need special care. Although, Impetigo can affect anyone and it’s important for the person to take care of the skiing if you are affected. Allopathic medicines are not the proper treatment whereas Ayurveda provides herbal medicine that will help in treating the patient naturally. Keep your skin healthy with above mentioned herbal medicines without any side-effects.
