Nutrition Guide

Diet for Lichen Planus

Lichen Planus is an immune-mediated inflammatory condition affecting skin, mouth, nails or scalp. Certain foods are known to irritate active lesions or add to overall inflammatory load. Diet plays a supportive role alongside constitutional homeopathic treatment.

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Recommended

Foods that calm the immune response

  • ๐Ÿฅฌ
    Anti-inflammatory foodsLeafy greens, berries, colourful vegetables
  • ๐Ÿฅฃ
    Soft, non-irritating foodsHelpful for oral lichen planus โ€” avoids aggravating erosions
  • ๐ŸŒฐ
    Omega-3 fatsWalnuts, flaxseed, fish (if non-vegetarian)
  • ๐Ÿ’ง
    Good hydrationAdequate water intake and regular sleep
  • ๐Ÿชฅ
    Gentle oral hygieneAlcohol-free mouth rinse if you have oral lesions
  • ๐Ÿง˜
    Stress managementStress is a well-documented flare trigger

Not Recommended

Common allergenic triggers to avoid

  • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
    Spicy & acidic foodsCan irritate active oral or mucosal lesions
  • ๐Ÿฌ
    Processed foods & sugarMay add to overall inflammatory load
  • ๐Ÿท
    Excess alcoholCan burden liver detoxification pathways
  • ๐ŸŒก๏ธ
    Very hot foods & drinksCan aggravate oral erosions
  • ๐Ÿ’Š
    Unsupervised supplementsHerbal "cure-all" products that may interact with treatment
  • ๐ŸŽฏ
    Personal food triggersIf you notice a pattern, discuss it with your homeopath
๐Ÿšซ๐ŸŒถ๏ธLow Spice
๐Ÿšซ๐ŸทNo Alcohol
๐ŸฅฌAnti-inflammatory
๐Ÿ’งStay Hydrated
๐Ÿง˜Manage Stress
Important Guidelines

Notes to remember

01

Use two tablespoons of cooking oil / pure cow ghee in any preparation. Rotate monthly: Sunflower โ†’ Mustard โ†’ Rice bran โ†’ Soybean โ†’ Olive oil.

02

Avoid all refined carbohydrates โ€” sugar, canned juices, jams, chocolates, maida preparations. Aerated drinks, fried food and processed cheese should also be avoided.

03

Have organic food as much as possible.

04

This diet is subject to change as per the patient's food choices and requirements.

05

Individual variations apply as per the state of health.

This chart is a general guideline. Your personalised diet plan is shaped during consultation, based on your specific triggers, constitution and stage of treatment.

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