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Question: |
How can I decrease
the outbreak of Cold sores in my mouth and on my lips? I've
tried everything.
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Answer: |
Cold sores are
related, from an ayurvedic perspective, to excess Pitta in
the body. Specifically, they result when digestive
impurities (Ama) interact with Bhodaka Kapha, the subdosha
which governs the tongue and sense of taste.
We
don't offer an herbal formula specifically for Cold sores.
The approach would be to take measures to decrease the
Pitta and Ama. Some people with Cold sores find they are
sensitive to citrus fruits or sour pineapple, which
aggravate Pitta. Here are a few tips, but you may want to
see an ayurvedic physician for a more individualized
program.
Detoxify the body. Take Detox Pitta for
45 days--this formula gently cleanses Ama from the body
without increasing Pitta.
Reduce
Pitta-aggravating foods such as sour tasting foods,
pungent spices and nuts.
Eat lots of sweet juicy
fruits--they are both cooling and cleansing.
Soak
a handful of raisins in water overnight. Drain and eat
them the next morning.
Use the Pitta Churna to
season your foods during cooking, and sip Pitta Tea. |
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