Trigeminal Neuralgia and its Ayurvedic Treatment

Introduction

Trigeminal neuralgia refers to the sensation of sudden and severe facial pain, which may last from a few seconds to a few minutes. This condition may occur on either one side of the face or both the sides.

Causes of trigeminal neuralgia

• Pressure on a vein due to swelling or tumor in a blood vessel
• Multiple sclerosis
• Stroke
• Demyelination of the nerve
• Pressure on the nerve or ganglion

Symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia

• Severe, sharp and stinging pain that feels like an electric shock
• Pain lasting from a few seconds to several minutes
• Persistent pain and burning sensation
• A dull ache in your face and jaw
• Mild sensation like blowing of wind, mild facial touch may also cause pain
• Numbness
• Pain that occurs with facial spasms
• Mostly pain of trigeminal neuralgia will be on one side of the face, but in certain cases it can present on both sides.
• In case of involvement of Ophthalmic branch pain radiates to forehead, nose, and eyes.
• When maxillary branch is involved pain will be there in the lower eyelid, side of nose, cheek, gum, lip, and upper jaw
• In Mandibular this root gives neural supply to the lower jaw-gums, and lower lip.

Ayurvedic view of Trigeminal Neuralgia

This disease is correlated to Anantavata. Anantvata is a disease caused due to vata dosha. The vitiated vata gets aggravated in the face and causes pain and swelling. The approach of Ayurvedic treatment of trigeminal neuralgia is toi correct the imbalance of the doshas. This is done by dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, and the use of herbs.

Some lifestyle changes that can help to relieve symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia include avoiding stressful situations, practicing yoga or meditation, and getting regular exercise.

Panchakarma treatments

Nasya, Shirodhara, Tarpana, jalaukaavacharana

Ayurvedic herbs for trigeminal neuralgia

Shunthi

Guggulu

Rasna

Shallaki

Turmeric

Lavender

Guduchi

Trigeminal Neuralgia Care Kit

1. Rasayan Vati

CAC Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi , Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.  These tablets provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

2. Makar rasayan tablet

Makar rasayan is herbo-mineral tablet made up of pure herbs and minerals. It balances all the three doshas of body. It also rejuvenates the body and helps in proper blood circulation. t contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchla, guduchi satva, shudha shilajeet,  ras sindoor, moonga bhasma, shankh bhasma, praval pishti etc. These tablets has antioxidant, anti-inflammtory, analgesic and immuno modulator properties.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1- 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meal.

3. Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu syrup is a mixture of three wonderful spices named Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Long pepper (Piper longum) and dried ginger (Zingiber officinalis). The syrup balances the Tridosha and provides a calming effect on the brain. It reduces the sensation of nausea, dizziness, anxiety, etc.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily.

4. Pain-O-Kill Oil

CAC Pain O kill oil is 100% natural and safe prepared from various extracts of herbs & oil. The herbs used has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties. It helps to relieve body pains, inflammation, swelling, and redness.
Method of application – Apply the oil over the affected area once or twice daily.

5. Nerve Up Tablet

It is pure herbo-mineral formulation which helps to balance the vata dosha. It act as nervine stimulator and also reduces Kapha doshas. It mainly acts on central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like Shudha kuchala, Shudha shilajeet,  Praval pishti, Shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural Vatahar properties and helps in curing vata diseases. It speeds up physical and mental processes. It helps in painful joints, stiffness , inflammation, swelling and general weakness.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water after meal