Ayurvedic Management of Liver Spots

by Dr Vikram Chauhan Doctor

Liver spots, also known as Age spots or Solar Lentiginosis are flat brown, gray, or black spots on the skin. They vary in size and most commonly appear in areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, shoulders, and arms. They can look like cancerous growths, but they are harmless.

Usually, Liver spots are self-diagnosable. The best way to avoid Liver spots is to avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen.

Causes of Liver spots

Age spots are caused due to the excess production of melanin that is skin pigment. The exact cause of the same is unknown or it is idiopathic. The possible causes can be attributed to skin aging, sun exposure, or other forms of UV light exposure. UV light speeds up the production of melanin, accumulation of melanin causes Age spots or Liver spots.

Symptoms of Liver Spots

Appearance

These spots mostly develop spots on the areas of the skin that receive the most sun exposure, which includes:

Face
The back of hands
Shoulders
Upper back
Forearms

Risk Factors

People of any age group, sex, or race can develop age spots.

However, age spots are more commonly seen in people with certain risk factors. These include:

Older than 40 years of age
Fair-skinned people
History of frequent sun exposure
History of frequent use of tanning bed

Symptoms of Liver Spots

Age spots range from light brown to black in color and these have the same texture as the rest of the skin, and mostly appear on sun-exposed areas. They don’t cause any pain. Further to differentiate, age spots are,

They’re flat and oval areas of increased melanin pigmentation.
The spot color varies usually from tan to dark brown.
It occurs on skin that has had the most sun exposure over the years, such as the backs of hands, tops of feet, face, shoulders and upper back.
They can club together which makes them more noticeable.

Liver Spots in Ayurveda

As the age advances the doshic physiology of the human body changes and as per Ayurveda as we get older there is an increase in the predominance of Vata dosha and all the causative factors which attribute to it imbalances the dosha and as there are metabolic changes and due to the overload on the liver from toxins as it cannot get rid of the toxins and this result on age spots.

Herbal Remedies for Liver Spots

Planet Ayurveda offers solutions for the same through herbal formulations, which are effective and made in tandem with the ayurvedic principles. The formulations are free from any side-effects and made from 100% purity and superior quality of herbs.

Herbal Formulations and Their Dosage

1. Amalaki Rasayan - 1 to 2 cap twice daily

2. Manjishtha Capsules - 1 to 2 cap twice daily

3. Radiant Skin Hair Nail formula - 1 to 2 cap twice daily

4. Recumin Gel - For local application

Product Description

1. Amalaki Rasayan

Amalaki Rasayan is an Ayurvedic classical medicine which has a wide range of uses and benefits. It is adapted to use for Rejuvenation (Rasayana), Immunomodulatory ( Ojaskara ) and antioxidant determinants. It is highly beneficial for Skin, Eyes, Heart, Liver, Brain and Hair. It mainly has antioxidant action and rich content of Vitamin C, which fights against free radicals produced in the body and helps to reduce the signs of aging. Amalaki Rasayan's main ingredient is Amla (Emblica officinalis).

2.Manjishtha Capsules

It is the standardized herbal extract of Manjishtha ( Rubia cordifolia ), which has a wide range of benefits attributed to itself offered by Planet Ayurveda. It is considered as the best blood purifier in Ayurveda. It helps in detoxification and purification of blood and helps in the treatment of many skin ailments This herb comes under the category of Varnya herbs which helps in improving skin complexion. It promotes early wound healing and used in the management of skin disorders and helps to flush out toxins from the blood.

3. Radiant Skin Hair Nail Formula

As the name itself suggests it is the formulation for the management of any skin ailments and diseases. It is an offering from the house of Planet Ayurveda and this formulation helps to maintain the health of skin and is used in the management of many skin disorders such as acne, Psoriasis, lichens and many more. It helps to maintain the elasticity and fineness of the skin tissue. It is prepared by using herbs like Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Pit papda(Fumaria officinalis), Chirata(Swertia chirayita) and Ghritkumari ( Aloe barbadensis).

4. Recumin Gel

It is a patent product offered by Planet Ayurveda which is used to apply locally on the affected part of the skin and helps to restore the natural complexion of the skin and texture of the skin. It has ingredients which mainly benefits skin and its health such as Neem ( Azadirachta indica), Guggulu ( Commiphora mukul ), Tila ( Sesamum indicum ), Narikela ( Cocus nucifera ), Mallika ( Jasminum officinale ) and many such which helps to maintain the texture, firmness, and fineness of the skin tissue. This has got Antibacterial action too and helps to increase and improve skin complexion.