Ayurvedic Treatment for Vitiligo
Ayurveda is the oldest medical science and is claimed to be more than 5000-year-old medical practice. The basic ingredient of Ayurveda is Herb. Ayurvedic treatment is completely based on herbal medicines derived & prepared from various herbs depending upon their properties.
The principals of Ayurveda tell: “Swasthasya Swasthya rakshanam, Aturasya vikar prashamanamcha” 
Meaning- Ayurveda has the theory of hygiene through which it maintains the status of complete health and in case of disease it deals through herbs and herbal medicines. The root cause rectification practice is followed in Ayurveda which makes it unique. Along with treatment of the ailment the sufferer also gets strong immunity which is needed for complete internal cure of a disease.
Since past many decades Ayurveda has unique root cause based treatment for Vitiligo and Leucoderma.
Vitiligo and Ayurveda are interrelated since past many centuries as complete and best treatment for vitiligo is available only through Ayurveda. Ayurvedic treatment for vitiligo acts on building and stabilizing the immunity power of body. Once immunity gets stabilized, spreading of spots gets controlled with the help of this. Along with it, the process of pigment production is also re-started & regularised by using Ayurveda medicines and treatment for vitiligo. It is done by activating the melanocyte cells which are responsible for pigment production. Vitiligo treatment in Ayurveda works on root cause of it and helps in vitiligo cure.
How is Vitiligo Caused ?
Vitiligo is a long stating skin condition in which the skin pigmentation diminishes resulting into white or colourless patches. This condition happens when the pigment cells ‘melanocytes’ gets destroyed or killed. Melanocytes are the cells which produce melanin pigment and this pigment gives colour to our skin, eyes and hairs.
Exact cause of vitiligo remains not completely understood but these are some most acceptable reasons for vitiligo:
1. Autoimmunity: This remains the most common reason for vitiligo. As the immune system attacks its own cells mistakenly and destroys it. In this condition pigment production stops resulting into a pale or bright white spot.
2. Genetical Inheritance: This is also a commonly known cause established for vitiligo. Families in which parents have vitiligo inheritance are seen to be more prone of having vitiligo due to genetical connection.
3. Other tiggering Factors: Food habits, Odd food intake, Vitamin C excess intake, Harsh antibiotics for longer duration are also seen to having causing Vitiligo in many cases.
4. Stress: Vitiligo has seen psychosomatically connected. Sudden trauma, loss, prolonged depression causes it in some cases.
Vitiligo References in Ayurveda
Vitiligo is termed “Shwitra” in Ayurveda. Multiple references of Switra is mentioned in Ayurveda texts. In Ayurveda texts, many Acharyas like Maharshi Charaka, Maharshi Susurata has indicated Ayurvedic treatment for Switra.
In Susurata Samhita - Nidansasthana under Khustha nidan it is classified as Kilas or Shwitra which indicates it as apisravi(without any liquid discharge) depigmentation disease.
In Charaka Samhita under Chikitsasthan the resemblance of Shwitra with Vitiligo is stated. Maharshi Charaka emphasises on both dietary & lifesyle disturbances as the cause of shwitra or vitiligo. In Charaka Samhita it is indictaed as rakta dosa(blood related disorder) due to vitiated pitta and vata doshas and thus causing skin related underneath problems which suspends colouration and skin becomes white. Shwitra is a disorder in which skin colour loss occures and white patches appear over skin layer. Among the three doshas, pitta is responsible for colouration of skin tone and particular type of pitta exactly responsible for pigmentation on skin is termed “Bhrajak Pitta”. Destruction of Bhrajak Pitta and Vata Dosha can cause Shwitra.
As mentioned in almost all Ayurveda texts Shwitra is caused due to vitiation of tridosha – vata, pitta & kapha and Dhatus as- Ras, Rakt, Mans and Med.
In western medicine, the symptom of Shwitra looks much like vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition, in which due to loss of melanocytes cells activity pigment production gets halted. As a result hypopigmentation or colour loss of skin occurs. As per looks it can be disturbing. The treatment of vitiligo in modern medicine is applicable creams which may contain corticosteroids, UV radiations, skin grafting and tattooing etc. Which could be harmful for the patients due to side effects of chemicals?
Types of Vitiligo
Types of vitiligo is classified as per its appearance over skin. Here are some of the types of Vitiligo:
Focal - This pattern has few scattered patches located in a small areawith slow spreading rate.
Segmental - This type of vitiligo has asymmetrical orunilateral appearance as happens to one side of body or without any pattern. It comes fast but generally stable kind of vitiligo. Generally found more in kids.
Acro-facial - Patches appears on face and other areas mainly extremeties- hands, feet, adround fingers & around the lips.
Vulgaris - Most common type of Vitiligo mostly symmetrical such asif comes left hand & comes on right hand too on same area. Mostly comes on bony prominances.
Universalis - It is a rare type in which more than 80 % of body area gets affected.
Herbs used for Vitiligo treatment in Ayurveda
The medicinal herbs used in Ayurvedic treatment for vitiligo white patches have effects on pigmentation along with immunity stabilization.
Ingredients of various Ayurvedic medicines used for vitiligo treatment by us.
Herbs used in ayurvedic treatment for Vitiligo: -
Swertia chirayita (Chirayata) – Known blood purifier and kapha shamak much needed in vitiligo as it detoxes the body system.
Azadirachta Indica (Neem) - It has antiseptic qualities and helps in overall purification of body.
Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi) - Antioxidant properties in this help in immune improvement in Ayurveda. A good choice for immunity stabilizer.
Celastrus Panniculitis (Malkangani) - It’s a herb which is nervine tonic in Ayurveda. Helps in problems related to skin. It helps with detoxification also. Liver’s health is crucial in vitiligo.
Psoralea Corylifolia (Bakuchi) - it’s a stimulant which acts on dormant melanocytes by its unique photosynthetic activity. It helps with re-pigmentation, which is most essentially needed in ayurvedic vitiligo treatment.
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) - it is an immune stabilizer and acts on dormant cells to energize them to work faster for immune improvement. It is recommended for normal health improvement also.
Other associated ingredients like Pippali, vidang works as blood purifier, detoxifier, deworm and helps in overall vitiligo health.
The Ayurvedic medicines provided at Ayurhealthline are in form of Anti Vitiligo kit treatment and are of both oral and topical (applicable) type. Due to complex nature of disease, internal and external both way penetrations are needed for vitiligo treatment in Ayurveda.
Ayurveda has three elements of life on which complete health condition of human being relies. The Vata, Pitta & Kapha theory applies in treatment. As this Leucoderma or Vitiligo disease is considered tridosaj, all three dosas are aggravated in this. A successful Doctor balances all three dosas through his formulations for prompt and successful resolution of white patches treatment in Ayurveda.
Ayurveda medicines for Vitiligo - Mechanism of Action
With use of Ayurveda Anti Vitiligo Kit medicines, pigmentation over white skin lesions initiates gradually as the herbs re-starts the halted work of pigmentation beneath the skin resulting into coverage of a white patch. The process is governed by photosynthetic action of special Herbs with accurate action over the dormant melanocyte cells.
Mechanism of action of Ayurvedic Vitiligo Treatment – 
1) Re-pigmentation – This is the core aspect of vitiligo treatment at Ayurhealthline. In this process the sleeping melanocyte cells are re-activated by herbs which have photosynthetic property. This reactivation leads to re pigmentation as the melanogenesis process gets kicked on and melanin pigment starts to appear over skin inform of tiny brown dots.
2) IMMUNE improvement – this process involves many works as liver detox, digestion improvement, vital organ protection and metabolism correction. Overall immune improvement leads to spreading control in vitiligo which is crucial and important. It helps in further spreading control and ensures no vitiligo in future.
# As a healing pattern the large patches shows brown coloured spots formation over the white spot area. This is considered as the fastest vitiligo coverage pattern.
# Smaller spots squeeze from sides towards coverage. Within time they disappear with continuous use of specialized ayurveda medicines.
# The Ayurveda medicine also helps in control and management of spreading of the Leucoderma spots maintain overall health.
FAQ:
Q: What is covered in Ayurvedic treatment for vitiligo ?
A: Vitiligo has natural tendency to spread. Ayurveda treatment helps to stop spreading by immune improvement. Pigmentation or colour production in another aspect which is also done. Activation of melanocyes are important aspects which is also inducted in this.
Q: Is vitiligo treatment safe?
A: Yes, as Its 100% herb based treatment for the root cause autoimmunity correction under guidance of Vitiligo Specialist. This remains safe for small kids of 6 months age too.
Q. How can i start vitiligo treatment?
A. For Ayurveda Vitiligo treatment a patient can approach the Vitiligo Specialist either online or by personal consultation. He or she can fill the online consultation form and then he can chat or talk to our Vitiligo Specialist for customized treatment of his/her white spot problem.
Ayurveda treatment for Vitiligo is considered best as it has no adverse on side effects & safe for small kids also.
CASE STUDY of VITILIGO PATIENTS
1. WONDERFUL RECOVERY. Thanks for the treatment
26th May 2025, Dr. Ravish Kamal has miraculously cured almost 90% of the Vitiligo patches from my son's skin. When we went to him taking our son after rigorous treatment from numerous allopathic skin specialists, we had very little hope as even the strongest medicines including steroids (which we were not even knowing that our son was treated by allopathic doctors) & radiations could not bring back even a small dark dot back on affected skin of my son. But once our son started taking treatment from Dr. Ravish Kamal, the things started turning around quite soon as we sticked to Dr. Ravish Kamal's treatment and we started regaining the hope. The magic obviously didn't happen overnight but gradually as the days passed, doctor Ravish Kamal didn't give up and always encouraged us also which ultimately proven to be an absolute true commitment from him. Today I am even more confident that India's Ayurveda is really a boon for Indians and Dr. Ravish Kamal is the best Ayurvedic doctor I have ever met in my life. Me and my family are sincerely thankful to Dr. Ravish Kamal from the bottom of our hearts and wish him many more such victories in future which will eventually benefit many other sufferers of Vitiligo. All the Best Dr. Ravish Kamal Ji and thanks once again! - AMOL MOTWANI, DELHI *As obtained from Google page review
2. Wonderful recovery of Vitiligo
24th May 2025, My mom had Vitiligo & medication was tor around 1.5 years approx & we r really astonished with the results. All the patches are no more visible. I have shared the pictures so that u can compare the results urself. Since we have ourselves seen the results, i would strongly recommend everyone who is facing this issue to get the treatment done at Ayurhealthline :) - KOMAL JHa, DELHI * As obtained from our Google page
