HEPATITIS: Yakrit Shotha
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver, and the most common cause is infection with one of 5 viruses, called hepatitis A,B,C,D, and E. All of these viruses can cause an acute disease with symptoms lasting several weeks including yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice); dark urine; extreme fatigue; nausea; vomiting and abdominal pain. It can take several months to a year to feel fit again. Hepatitis B virus can cause chronic infection in which the patient never gets rid of the virus and many years later develops cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer. HBV is the most serious type of viral hepatitis and the only type causing chronic hepatitis for which a vaccine is available.
There are a number of herbs and formulations in the Indian system of medicine to repair liver damage.
Wide varieties of virus are responsible for producing lesion (injury) khavaigunya in the Yakrit(liver) where dosha dushya samurchana takes place later resulting in Yakrit dosha.Yakrit and pleha(spleen) are the sites of Ranjak pitta.It becomes deranged, when it does not get its poshakansa(nutrient) due to vitiation of pachak pitta.So the increase of disturbed Pitta is responsible for the symptoms of Hepatitis.
There is also vitiation of Vata particularly Vyan Vayu,contracts the Raktavaha srotas by its contracting property,resulting in srotorodha.So pitta can't reach Grahini but it is circulated all over the body via ras rakta dhatus .
Though different Hepatitis need different and specific treatments but Phaltrikadi Kwatha is our favourite for giving Basti and orally in all.Apart from this Ayurveda has rich resource of Herbs that act specifically on Yakrid as Bhuiamala, Kutki, Kalmegh, Haridra, Daruharidra, Guduchi, Punarnawa, Pittapapda, Manjishtha, Revandchini, Kumari etc.
 

PSORIASIS: Ekakushtha/Kitibh

Psoriasis is a persistent skin disease that got its name from the Greek word for "itch." The skin becomes inflamed, producing red, thickened areas with silvery scales, most often on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis is a disease of the skin that can be chronic in nature. It probably has an immunologic basis, which results in the epidermis [surface layer of skin] growing too quickly. Normal epidermis takes 28 days to grow. In psoriasis the epidermis takes 4 days to grow, and because it's growing so quickly, it does not mature properly and therefore the skin becomes flaky, scaly, red, [and] itchy. It's a non-contagious disease of the skin
Many basic Ayurvedic texts have explained skin diseases, which resembles Psoriasis. According these references, Psoriasis can be considered as the vitiation of Vata and Kapha. (Two of the basic energies/humors, which maintains our body equilibrium) Accumulation of low potency poisons (Dooshi vishas), are the basic pathological changes taking place in the system. Irregular food habits, consumption of foodstuffs that cannot be eaten together (Eg: diary products with fish), excessive intake of yogurt, black gram, seafood, sour and salted items etc can activate the pathogenesis. Alcohol and tobacco consumption will act as a catalyst here. Ayurveda do emphasize on the effect of stress in the pathogenesis of Psoriasis
Ayurveda has rich resources of Herbs that act specifically on Tvacha -Rasavaha srotas as Indrayav, Narikel, Manjishtha, Sariva, Nimb, Haridra etc.

Panchkarma purification methods specially Vamana and Virechana are highly beneficial in this disease as they remove the toxins from the body, which are he root cause of this ailment.

ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Pakvashya Vrana

Pitta type people are more prone to Ulcerative Colitis.

All the factors those imbalances ‘Pitta' bio-energy are responsible for developing Ulcerative Colitis. These include indulgence in too many arguments, eating while watching TV or walking, watching too many violent movies, excessive heat or exposure of the sun, excessive alcohol and smoking, excessive mental activity, skipping meals, spicy, sour or stale and infected foods etc.It is transferred genetically in some families. In Pitta constitution persons, Pitta gets aggravated very quickly with the above factors and patient develop diarrhea followed by bloody diarrhea.

Ayurveda has rich resources of Herbs that act specifically on Pakwashaya i.e.large intestines like Nagarmoth,Bilwa,Kapitha,Kutaj,Dhanyak,Nariyal,Dadim etc.

Piccha basti and Takra basti are helpful in reducing the Ulcerations and erosions in distal part of the intestine and it also makes the healing faster.
 

DEPRESSION: Avsaad

Depression is one of the most common and most serious mental health problems facing people today. While it is only human to experience feelings of sadness, gloominess, or melancholy every now and then, clinical depression occurs when these feelings endure for long periods of time that can last for several weeks to several years if left untreated. Depression can interfere with a person's ability to function effectively throughout the day or even to have the motivation to get out of bed in the morning

Ayurveda has rich resources of Herbs that act specifically on manovaha srotas as Brahmi,Atmagupta,Amla,Shankhapushpi,Ustekhudus etc.

We provide the combination of such herbs in the capsule form “MEDHA” to be taken twice a day.

Shirodhara & Shirobasti are the treatment of choice in this condition.Oils like Jyotishmati and Brahmi are useful in this disorder.
 

PARKINSON'S DISEASE: Kampvata

Parkinson's disease is an idiopathic, relentlessly progressive, neurologic disorder manifested clinically by tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. In addition to these four cardinal signs, there are many motor and nonmotor manifestations of Parkinson's disease, including cognitive, sensory, and autonomic disturbances.

Within Parkinson's disease, there are different subgroups with relatively specific clinical patterns.

Pathologically Parkinson's disease is defined as a neurodegenerative disorder

characterized chiefly by depigmentation of the substantia nigra and by the presence of Lewy bodies.

Parkinson is termed as Kampavata, a typical vata disorder in which vata the Air biological force gets vitiated due to age and improper diet and life style .This results in the depletion of kapha at various sites.For example when it invades the the site of joints in depletes shleshaka kapha resulting in stiff joints ,here it involves mainly the spine.Further when it invades the brain it can not keep the normal movements related to the impulses and stability of the head in gross which manifests in the form of tremors etc.

The Panchkarma and other Ayurveda tehrapies with medicated oils is the best way to control this Vata due to there opposite properties and their action on Nervous system.
Ayurveda has rich resources of Herbs that act specifically on Mastishka as Atmagupta,Amla,Sallaki,Gugglu,Malkangini etc
 

THYROID DYSFUNCTION:

Basal Metabolic Rate: is the rate at which energy is consumed when a person is at complete rest. When a person is placed in a state of complete rest, the metabolic rate can be measured by measuring the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanged during breathing under certain standard conditions. The BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is an index of a person's health.

Endocrine glands : Metabolism is controlled by the endocrine glands--a term applied to certain organs whose function is to secrete into the blood or lymph, a substance which plays an important role in relation to general chemical changes or to the activities of the other organs at a distance. The chief endocrine glands are the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pituitary body, parathyroid glands, pancreas, ovaries, and the testes.

The thyroid gland is situated in the front of the neck and produces a hormone thyroxine which plays a very important role in regulating the general metabolism of the body. When it is defective, the conditions known as myxoedema (in adults) and cretinism (in children) result. An excess of its secretion is associated with a condition known as exophthalmic goitre or thyrotoxicosis or Grave's disease.

DISORDERS OF THE THYROID GLAND:

Hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis: in which the gland secretes excess of hormones. This condition is more common in women than in men whose age ranges from 30 to 50 years. Thyrotoxic individuals become tremulous, irritable, anxious and even hysterical. Because the metabolism is raised, they experience rapid heart rate and palpitation, rapid shallow respiration. Frequent bowel motions and diarrhoea, Flushing , heat intolerance, sweating, menstrual disturbance and sometimes bulging of the eyes. Such people suffer the paradoxical situation in which they feel fatigue and lack of energy and yet are compelled to move about, talk and do things. They are constantly fidgeting and the slightest remark may set off an inappropriately angry response.

Hypothyroidism : here the thyroid is underactive, producing too little thyroid hormone. This condition is far more common than hyperthyrodism and can be caused by iodine deficiency or thyroid failure brought on by pituitary dysfunction, inflammation, and scarring. By far the majority of cases are mild or borderline, unrecognized by the medical establishment. Yet these mild cases can be the cause of vague, but persistent, disorders such as fatigue, depression, loss of vitality, and overall hormonal imbalance. More severe problems from hypothyroid are the result of failure to develop properly, such as cretinism and juvenile myxodema. Long term hypothyroidism, such as adult myxodema, which is characterized by swelling of skin and subcutaneous tissues; dry, cold and slightly yellow skin, puffy face, loss of eyebrows, anginal pain, bradycardia, anorexia, constipation, and anemia.

Treatment:

Diet and Other Regimen:
Though the chapter with Thyroid heading doesn't exist in Ayurveda but Text says goitre does not strike those who take milk in adequate quantities. In addition, old rice, barley, moong dal, Bengal gram, cucumber, sugar juice, and milk products are recommended for a goitre patient. Sour and heavy substances are contraindicated.

Herbs:

Kanchanara - Bauhinia veriegata (purple mountain ebony) is specific for proper functioning of thyroid. Among the other herbs jatamansi and Brahmi guggulu and shilajita are also useful. gokshura, punarnava are useful herbs

Coconut oil offers much promise today to sufferers of hypothyroidism and slow metabolism. It is a known fact that the fatty acid chains in coconut oil, known as medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) or medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), offer wonderful health benefits and are nowhere found more abundantly in nature outside coconut oil. For the hypothyroid sufferer the MCTs rev up the body's sluggish metabolism

Prepared Medicines:

Kanchanar Guggulu, Mahayogaraj guggulu with ashwgandharishta . Amritadhaya Taila

Yoga:

Sarvangasna (shoulder stand) is the most suitable and effective asana for the thyroid gland. An enormous pressure is placed on the gland by this powerful posture. As the thyroid has one of the largest blood supplies of any body organ, this pressure has dramatic effects on its function, improving circulation and squeezing out stagnant secretions. After sarvangasana, we should perform matsyasana, and from sarvangasana we can practice halasana. All these practices positively result in better health of the thyroid gland. At the same time, all these practices should be avoided in severe thyrotoxicosis, physical debility or a goitre that is enlarged very much, where medical therapy is obviously the first line of treatment to be given. However, adding iodine once again to the diet is the first obvious step.
Other effective asanas include Surya Namskara, Pavamuktasana with emphasis on the head and neck exercises, yoga mudra, Suptavajrasana and all backward bending asanas.

Pranayama:

The most effective Pranayama for thyroid problems is Ujjayi. It acts on the throat area and its relaxing and stimulating effects are most probably due to stimulation of ancient reflex pathways within the throat area, which are controlled by the brainstem and hypothalamus. This practice also gives us direct access into the pranic and psychic net work, the substructure of metabolic activity. Nadi shodhana pranayama is useful in re-balancing metabolism.

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