SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHROMATOSUS (SLE)

DESCRIPTION-

The role of immune system in a healthy person is to fight off dangerous infections and bacteria and to keep the body healthy. 

SLE is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the healthy tissue in the body.

The symptoms may vary from person to person i.e. mild to severe. 

Signs and symptoms-

• Painful swollen joints
• Fever
• Chest pain
• Hair loss
• Mouth ulcers
• Swollen lymph Nodes
• Dizziness
• Red Rashes most commonly on the face
• Often there are periods of illness known as flares, and periods of remission during which there are few symptoms.

Causes-

The causes of SLE are unknown, but are believed to be linked to environmental, genetic and hormonal factors.

In Ayurveda, Mainly the Vata dosha is aggravated in this disease out of the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha).

The dhatus that are affected in this disease are twak, ras, rakta, & mansa. The vitiated doshas interfere with the functions of agni (Digestive fire) & leads to the formation of ama (toxin substance). These vitiated doshas carries the ama or toxins into Rasa Dhatu & Rakta dhatu that eventually leads to formation of SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus). As the Doshas and Ama(Toxins) goes deeper into the tissues the problem becomes worse and difficult to treat.

TREATMENT

That auto immune disorder is best treated with Ayurveda. The treatment comprise of the following medication for SLE-

CAC SLE CARE KIT

*This dosage may differ from person to person according to the severity of the disease as per the advice of your Doctor.

1. Detox Premium Powder-

INGREDIENTS-

The Sachet contains Herbo-mineral extracts that are listed below-

• Prawal pishti
• Shukta pishti
• Moti pishti
• Giloy satv
• Kehrva pishti
• Jahar Mohra pishti
• Sutshekhar ras
• Shankh bhasma
• Kamdudha ras

BENEFITS-

• This sachet provides relief from the symptoms in the patients with SLE
• The ingredients present in it show the following properties like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic and reduces ankle swelling.
  It helps in removing excessive pitta and provides cooling effect to the body.
• It helps to remove all toxins from the body. 
• It increases the RBC, WBC or platelets associated with SLE patients.
• It is also beneficial in case of weakness, & general debility.
• Overall detox premium powder helps to detoxify the body and maintains overall health.

2. Pain-O-kill Tablets-

INGREDIENTS-

• Ashwagandha(withania Somnifera)
• Hadjod(Cissus qaudrangularis)
• Punarnava(Boerhavia diffusa)
• Nirgundi(Vitex nirgundo)
• Methi (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
• Garlic (Allium sativa) etc.

BENEFITS-

• This tablet kills the pain naturally. 
• Ingredients present in this tablet possess properties like antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, Immuno-modulator properties. 
• It helps to reduce body pain and acts on its root cause if used on regular basis.

3. Twak Tailam-

INGREDIENTS-

• Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), etc

BENEFITS-

• It is very beneficial for the skin disorders as it deeply nourishes the tissues and improves the skin luster. 
• It supports the skin health which helps in reducing uneven pigments
• It improves complexion, and helps in detoxification of deeper tissues and blood purification of the body without any side effects.

Method of Application – Take sufficient quantity of oil and apply over the affected area of the skin.

4. Nerve Up Tablet-

INGREDIENTS 

• Shudha kuchala
• Shudha shilajeet
•  Abhrak bhasma
• Praval pishti
• Shankh bhasma etc

BENEFITS-

• It helps to balance the vata dosha and reduces Kapha dosha in the body.
• It act as nervine stimulator and mainly acts on central nervous system.
• It helps in curing vata diseases like SLE as it is having Vatahar properties.
• It speeds up physical and mental processes. It helps in painful joints, stiffness, inflammation, swelling and general weakness.

5. Curcumin Capsule-

INGREDIENTS

Herbal Extracts of Curcuma longa

BENEFITS-

• It helps in pacifying all the three doshas. 
• It is beneficial for variety of skin disorders like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis.
• It helps in increasing the immunity level of an individual.
• The active ingredient present in Turmeric or Haridra is the Curcumin and it is having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial and Antioxidant properties.

6. Rasayan vati-

INGREDIENTS

• Aswagandha
• Shilajeet
• Amla
• Kesar
• Musali
• Shatavar
• Brahmi
• Abhrak Bhasam
• Swarn Makshik Bhasam
• Yashad Bhasam
• Mukta pisti
• Gokhru
• Kaunch Beej
• Saunth
• Mirch
• Pippali
• Amla
• Kesar
• Manjistha
• Anant Mool
• Brahmi
• Musali
• Swarn Vang etc.

BENEFITS-

• The ingredients present in this herbo-mineral ayurvedic medicine possess properties like antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic and immuno-modulator properties. 
• It is beneficial in General debility and symptoms associated with SLE.
• It is used in Psychological disorders and improves immunity.
• It is also helpful in several skin allergies and helps in relieving symptoms associated with SLE like rashes. 

Panchakarma Treatment for SLE

Full body detoxification is important for the patients with SLE.

Panchakarma therapies detoxify the body naturally. In systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as most of the body parts are affected so there is need of some rejuvenative therapy.

The following Panchakarma Procedures are proved to be beneficial in the Patients with SLE-

• PPS or Patra pinda pottali sweda

In this process, a potli is prepared with leaves of herbs like Rasna, Eranda, Neem, etc.

This herbal pottali is dipped in warm herbal oil and applies to the affected site of the body. 

It is useful in the treatment of the joints pain associated with systemic lupus erythematosus.

• Shashti shali pind sweda

In this process, shashti shali rice are cooked in medicated oil and tied in a piece of cloth in the form of Potalli.

 After that massage is done with the help of pottali at the affected site of the body. It is useful in the skin irritation, inflammation, & itching Associaled with SLE.

• Abhayanga

In this process the massage is done with the help of medicated oil.

This Abhanga or massage therapy helps a lot in reducing irritation, pain, stiffness, & swelling associated with SLE patients.

• Basti

It is a medicated Enema given with  oil or decoction.

This procedure helps in the overall health and detoxification of the body.

It is believed that its effect is seen from head to toe of an individual as it removes harmful toxins out of the body.

• Lepa

In this process a Lepa of Licorice (Yashtimadhu) & milk is prepared and applied to the affected site of the body for example- over the butterfly rash of the face. 

The herbs are cold in potency which helps to reduce the itching, irritation, & swelling of the skin.