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FIVE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEADACHE
- May 27, 2021
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In Ayurveda, Head or Shira is considered as the Uttamanga because it is the seat of prana and indriyas. In Ayurveda “Headache” is termed as “Shiroshoola”.
HEADACHE– It is a painful sensation in any part of the head; the pain ranges from sharp to dull and may be present with other symptoms.
COMMON CAUSES-
The most common causes of Shiroshoola or headache are-
- Lack of sleep
- An incorrect eyeglass prescription
- Stress
- Loud noise exposure
- Wearing a tight head wear.
- Poor posture
- Skipping of meals
- Changes in sleep
- Excessive Intake of alcohol particularly red wine.
- Hunger
- Weather Changes etc.
Essential oils for headache-
The following oils have proved to be beneficial for relieving Headache.
LAVENDER OIL
- BOTANICAL NAME OF LAVANDER- Lavandula angustifolia
- This oil is mostly used for getting sleep in case of Insomnia, reduces stress, anxiety or depression.
- It is believed that it can help in relieving headaches and migraines associated with stress.
- Inhalation of lavender essential oil that can be a safe and effective treatment to manage migraine headaches.
ROSEMARY OIL
BOTANICAL NAME OF ROSEMARY- Rosmarinus officinalis
FAMILY- Lamiaceae
This oil is traditionally used to treat headaches and improves circulation.
This oil has an anti-inflammatory and pain-killing property.
It is found that rosemary oil helped to reduce pain and insomnia in people going through opium withdrawal treatment.
It may reduce the pain associated with a headache.
PEPPERMINT OIL
BOTANICAL NAME OF PEPPERMINT- Mentha piperita
FAMILY- LAMIACEAE- “The mint family”
This oil has been used in alternative medicines from ancient period of time. It is one of the most popular essential oils for treating headaches.
Apply peppermint oil to the temporal region and forehead provides relief from tension headaches.
The active ingredient present in peppermint oil is menthol. It may be effective in treating migraines when applied to the head as a gel.
CHAMOMILE OIL
BOTANICAL NAME OF CHAMOMILE- Matricaria chamomilla
Family- Asteraceae
The Shiroshoola is often caused by stress and anxiety; the chamomile oil may help to treat headaches.
Drink chamomile tea to relax and unwind. The oil of Chamomile is commonly believed to have a similar effect.
This Oil might improve some of the symptoms of Anxiety, stress and depression.
There are anti-inflammatory properties in chamomile that may reduce a headache.
EUCALYPTUS OIL
BOTANICAL NAME OF EUCALYPTUS- EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS
FAMILY- Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family)
It is used traditionally to clear sinuses and reduces the inflammation. Some headache may be due to blocked sinuses, Inhalation eucalyptus oil may help to reduce these symptoms.
According to some studies, eucalyptus oil was effective for relieving pain and lowering the Blood pressure when it was inhaled.
HOW TO USE THESE ESSENTIAL OILS??
- As per Ayurveda, The oils possesses Vata balancing properties, it pacifies the vata dosha and provide relief against Shiroshoola which is caused mainly by the Vata Dosha.
- Mode of Application- Apply oil to the temples or forehead region. These oils need to be diluted with carrier oil, such as coconut oil, before the application to the skin. After diluting, the oil can be massaged into the temples and across the forehead.
- Inhalation of oil– These oils can be inhaled by adding a few drops to a tissue, holding the tissue under the nose and breathing deeply.
- Using a compress- You can make a compress by soaking the towel in cold water with a few drops of essential oil. Apply this compress to the forehead or neck.
- Add on for Bath- Add a few drops of essential oil to a hot bath make you feel relaxes and it is an amazing way to treat a headache.
Urinary Tract Infection (Mutrakriccha)
- May 27, 2021
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Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a disease in any piece of your urinary framework — in kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most contaminations include the lower urinary lot — the bladder and the urethra.
The difficult voiding of urine is known as Mutrakrichha. In this sickness patient has encourage to micturate, however he passes urine with torment. Mutrakrucha is identical to UTI where dysuria, consuming micturition and increment recurrence of micturition.
It is a Vata Predominant Tridoshaj illness including Mutravaha Srotas with dushti of Mutra and Ambu.
Samprapti of Mutrakriccha
Vitiated Tridoshas
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Reduces digestive capacity & produce Ama
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Ama mixed with doshas forming Sama dosha
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These Sama dosha produces symptoms such as peet mutra, burning micturation, and Basti and mutrendriya gurutwa (Inflammation of bladder
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Shweta, snigdha, pichila mutra
Causes and risk factors of UTI
Anything that lessens your bladder purging or disturbs the urinary plot can prompt UTIs. There are likewise numerous variables that can put you at an expanded danger of a getting a UTI. These elements include:
- Age — more seasoned grown-ups are bound to get UTIs
- Diminished versatility after medical procedure or delayed bed rest
- Kidney stones
- A past UTI
- Urinary parcel deterrents or blockages, like an augmented prostate, kidney stones, and certain types of malignant growth
- Drawn out utilization of urinary catheters, which may make it simpler for microscopic organisms to get into your bladder
- Diabetes, particularly if ineffectively controlled, which may make it more probable for you to get a UTI
- Pregnancy
- Unusually created urinary constructions from birth
- A debilitated insusceptible framework
Symptoms of UTIs
Diseases of the bladder (cystitis) or urethra (tube that does pee of the body) are known as lower UTIs. These can cause:
- A need to pee more regularly than expected
- Torment or distress when peeing
- Abrupt inclinations to pee
- Feeling like you can’t void your bladder completely
- Torment abominable in your stomach
- Pee that is shady, putrid or contains blood
- Feeling commonly unwell, throbbing and tired
Diseases of the kidneys or ureters (tubes associating the kidneys to the bladder) are known as upper UTIs. These can cause the above side effects and furthermore:
- A high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4ºF) or above
- Torment in your sides or back
- Shuddering and chills
- Feeling and being wiped out
- Disarray
- Tumult or anxiety
Lower UTIs are normal and aren’t generally a reason for significant concern. Upper UTIs can be not kidding whenever left untreated, as they could harm the kidneys or spread to the circulation system.
Management of Mutrakriccha
The Chikitsa of Mutrakrucchra can be separated into Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa. The Shodhana treatment can be additionally separated into Antahparimarjana and Bahiparimarjana treatment which is as per the following:
SHODHANA:
Uttarabasti with Trunadi grita
a)Bahiparimarjana Chikitsa: – Parisheka, Avagahana in cool water, sheeta pradeha, greeshma vidhi.
b)Antahparimarjana Chikitsa: – Paya, Virechana with grita arranged of draksha, vidaari and ikshu. Niruha basti and Anuvasana bast
SHAMANA:
a) Cold kwatha of Shatavari, kasha, kusha, swadamstra, vidaari, shali, ikshu and kasheruka blended in with madhu and sharkara lightened mutrakrucchra.
b) Kwatha of kamala, utpala, or sringataka or on the other hand vidaari or dandairaka mula with madhu and sharkara.
Pathya:
Ahara: Purana shali, yava, kshara,takra, dugdha,dadhi, jangal mamsa, mudga yusha, trapusha,nadeya jala, sharkara, kushmanda, patola patra,ardraka, gokshura, puga, narikela, laghu ela,karpura.
Vihara: Abhyanga,Swedana, Avagahana
Apathya:
Ahara: Tambula, matsaya, lavana, pinyaka,hingu, tila, sarshapa, masha, karira, tikshna, vidahi,ruksha, amla dravya, virudhashana, vishamashana,
Vihara: Yana gamana, vega dharana, Ativyayama, Ativyavaya, Riding on elephant and pony
Urticaria (Sheetpitta)
- May 26, 2021
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Urticaria is portrayed by irritated weals (hives), with or without encompassing erythematous flares.
A weal (or wheal) is a shallow skin-shaded or fair skin expanding, normally encompassed by erythema that keeps going anything from a couple of moments to 24 hours. Urticaria can exist together with angioedema which is a more profound expanding inside the skin or mucous layers.
In ayurveda Urticaria is also called as Sheetpita. Sheetpita is one among the Twak Vikara that have related Hetu of Kotha and Udarda. Vata and Kapha are two “Doshas”, which are principally disturbed which thusly is related through Pitta bringing about Tridosha Prakopa causing to redness, expanding tingling on the skin and so forth.
Sheetpita as per Ayurvedic science is a Tridoshaja vyadhi. At first after Nidaan sevan (etiological factors) vitiation of Kapha and Vata takes place then they begin to fan out in entire body both remotely and inside by blending in with Pitta. The Tridoshas travelling inside causes Dushti(pathogenesis) of rasa and Rakta dhatus after that Rasavaha and Raktavaha Srotodushti happens these on coming to Viguna twak(sensitized skin) produce side effects like Toda, Daha, Kandu, and so forth
Samprapti of Sheetpita
Prakupita Vata and Kapha
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Due to ‘Sheeta Marutadi Nidana (Sheeta Maruta Samsparshat)
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When being mixed with ‘Pitta’ (Pittena Saha Sambhooya)
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Spreads internally and externally (bahir-antah visarpatah)
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Results in to Sheetapitta
Urticaria happens when the body responds to an allergen and deliveries histamine and different synthetic substances from under the outside of the skin.
The histamine and synthetic substances cause aggravation and liquid to collect under the skin, causing wheals.
Instances of realized triggers include:
- Prescriptions, including a few anti-toxins and non-steroidal calming drugs (NSAIDs, for example, headache medicine and ACE inhibitors, utilized for hypertension
- Food sources, such nuts, shellfish, food added substances, eggs, strawberries, and wheat items
- Contaminations, including flu, the normal chilly, glandular fever, and hepatitis B
- Bacterial diseases, including urinary lot contaminations and strep throat
- Intestinal parasites
- Outrageous temperatures or changes in temperature
- High internal heat level
- Pet dander from canines, felines, ponies, etc
- Dust vermin
- Cockroaches and cockroach squander
- Latex ,dust
- A few plants, including brambles, poison ivy, and toxic substance oak
- Bug nibbles and stings
- A few synthetic substances
- Constant ailment, like thyroid illness or lupus
- Daylight openness
- Water on the skin
- Scratching
Symptoms of Urticaria
Signs and symptoms of persistent hives include:
- Groups of red or skin-hued welts (wheals), which can show up anyplace on the body
- Welts that differ in size, change shape, and show up and blur over and again as the response runs its course
- Tingling, this might be extreme
- Excruciating expanding (angioedema) of the lips, eyelids and inside the throat
- An inclination for signs and manifestations to erupt with triggers like warmth, exercise and stress
- An inclination for signs and indications to persevere for over about a month and a half and to repeat as often as possible and unusually, now and then for quite a long time or years
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF URTICARIA
Our treatment plan ought to be with the end goal that-
- Vata pradhan Tridoshamaak.
- That sanitizes Rasa rakta dhatus.
- Helps in boosting safe framework as autoimmunity assumes a significant part in its pathogenesis.
Our Acharyas have referenced millennia prior about different natural details and Panchakarma methodology for Sheetpitta or Urticaria.
Panchakarma methods incorporate
- Vamana-Since it’s a Kaphaj prevailing infection, Vamana place a vital job in adjusting Kapha Dosha. Vitiated Kapaha is taken out from body through purgation technique.
- Virechana-Vata and Kapha are related with vitiated pitta in Blood . Along these lines, Pitta dosha is offset with Virechana treatment.
- Raktmokshana: Since it is the best method to eliminate poisons from the body straightforwardly through blood, it shows wonderful outcomes even after first sitting. Polluted blood is delivered from the body through Sira Vedhan methodology. It’s an easy system and barely takes 10 mins however gives superb outcomes.
- Lepam: Medicated oils like Nalpamradi tailam, jeevantyadi tailam, Urtiplex cream and so forth are applied locally on the skin. Additionally, Herbal glue are applied on the skin like Anantmool Lepam, Sariva Lepam, Chandan Lepam and so forth
- Oral Herbal Medication: Oral Medication assumes a vital part in Ayurvedic treatment of Urticaria. Doorva Churna, Panchatikt ghrit guggulu, haridrakhand, aarogyavardhani and so on are a portion of the referenced medications for Urticaria treatment in Ayurveda.
Do’s and Don’ts:
- Avoid from acrid, pungent and zesty food, cheap food, garbage food.
- Curd, pickle
- Inordinate voyaging
- Employments of A.C.
- Wear full sleeves dress.
- Keep away from Humid climate
- Late evening dozing propensity.
BLACK FUNGUS
- May 26, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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INTRODUCTION-
Black fungus is a very rare infection. It is caused by exposure to group of molds. Black fungus is also simply known as Mucormycosis disease. Mucor moulds are commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables. It is also found in the nose and mucus of a healthy person.
It affects the sinuses, the brain and the lungs. Individuals are infected after inhaling fungal spores found naturally in India’s environment and soil.
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS-
- Cough, nasal congestion, blackish/bloody nasal discharge
- prolonged headache
- Blackened area — around the nasal sinuses.
- Blurred or double vision with pain
- Cutaneous (skin) mucormycosis can look like blisters or ulcers.
- high grade fever
- Redness and swelling around nose and eyes.
- Local pain on the cheekbone, one-sided facial pain, numbness or swelling
- tenderness and sinus pain
- Thrombosis, necrotic skin lesion
- Loosening of teeth, jaw involvement
- Chest pain and pleural effusion
- worsening of respiratory symptoms
- Gastrointestinal mucormycosis symptoms are Abdominal pain, Nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal bleeding etc.
RISK FACTOR –
These types of molds can naturally occur in the environment, not everyone exposed will get the fungal infection. If you have a weakened immune system it increases risk of contracting this type of infection. Conditions that may increase your risk include:
- Excessive use of steroids
- Recently cured covid-19 patients.
- Weak immune system
- Cuts, burns and scrapes
- Cancer patients
- Recent organ transplant
- Stem cell transplant
- Non diabetic COVID-19 patients
- Prematurity and low birthweight neonatal
- STD diseases like gonorrhea, HIV or AIDS
- Diabetic patients
- Skin injury due to surgery
DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA-
- For diabetic patients, black fungus is life-threatening.
- A person affected with mucormycosis may need early detection and powerful diagnosis for treatment, which may, in turn, affect other organs like the kidneys, lungs and heart.
- Prevention is extremely crucial.
- A small sample of affected tissue is analyzed in a laboratory for evidence of mucormycosis under a microscope or in a fungal culture.
- You may also need imaging tests such as a CT scan of your lungs, sinuses, or other parts of your body, depending on the location of the suspected infection.
COMPILCATIONS-
If black fungus spreads to the brain it causes most severe complications such as:
- Nervous inflammation
- Memory loss
- Delirium
MYTHS ABOUT BLACK FUNGUS-
- It spreads from one person to person
- Spreads by oxigination
- Spreads by humidifier and water
PREVENTION-
- Control your sugar level
- Use of steroids only in patients with low saturation of oxygen
- Covid appropriate behavior like wearing masks
- Avoid direct contact with water-damaged buildings and flood water after hurricanes and natural disasters.
- To reduce the chances of developing a skin infection
- Clean skin injuries well with soap and water, especially if they have been exposed to soil or dust.
MANAGEMENT-
It’s important to get treatment. If left untreated, mucormycosis can be fatal.
- Control of diabetes
- reduce streoids use
- reduce immunosuppressive drugs
- Reduces surgeroy
IN MODERN SCIENCE–
- Mucormycosis is a serious infection and needs to be treated with prescription antifungal medicine, usually amphotericin B, posaconazole, or isavuconazole.
- These medicines are given through:
- Intravenous-amphotericin B, posaconazole and isavuconazole
- Orally-posaconazole and isavuconazole
- Other medicines, including fluconazole, voriconazole, and echinocandins, do not work against fungi that cause mucormycosis.
- Often, mucormycosis requires surgery to cut away the infected tissue.
IN AYURVEDA-
In ayurvedic classics, Fungal infections are explained as Dadru And Sidhma in the category of Kustha. Sidhma is compared with Tinea versicolor and Dadru is compared with rest types of Fungal diseases. It is limited to the dead layers of skin but is usually encouraged by a damp and warm weather.
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HOME REMIDIES FOR FUNGAL INFECTION-
Neem Leaves-
- Neem leaves have effective antifungal properties and is extremely good for the skin.
- Washing the infected area with neem water helps in treating fungal infections.
- To make neem water, boil neem leaves in water for 2 to 3 minutes.
Turmeric powder-
- Turmeric is a potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory spice.
- Mix with a little water and apply over the infected area.
Aloe Vera-
- One of the most time-tested natural remedies to cure any skin infection is aloe vera.
- Aloe vera not only cured the infection but also soothes and repairs skin damage.
Garlic-
- Garlic is one of the most potent antifungal and antimicrobial herbs.
- Those who eat garlic regularly are less susceptible to fungal infections.
- Crush a couple of garlic with some olive oil and make a paste.
- Then apply to the infected area for about thirty minutes.
FIVE HERBS FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
- May 26, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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HADJOD
SCIENTIFIC NAME- Cissus quadrangularis
FAMILY-Vitaceae (Grape Family)
COMMON NAME- Devil’s backbone, Adamant creeper, Asthisamharaka or Asthisamhara, Sanskrit- asthisonhara, vajravalli ; Hindi- Hadjora, Hadsarihari; Bengali-Harbhanga, Hasjora, Horjora; Gujarati- Chodhari, Hadsand, Vedhari; Kannasa- Mangarahalli; Malyalam- Cannalamparanta, Peranta; Marathi- Horjora, harsankar; Tamil- Piranti telugu- Nalleru, Nelleratiga, Vajravalli.
Properties-
Rasa(Taste) | Katu(Pungent), Madur(Sweet) |
Guna(Action) | Laghu (Light), Ruksha(dry) |
Virya(Potency) | Ushna(Hot) |
Vipaka(taste after digestion) | Katu(Pungent) |
Dosha effect | Vatahara, Kaphshamak |
Medicinal Benefits-
- It is an amazing ayurvedic herb, enriched with valuable minerals and antioxidants, for mending a host of bone and joint-related disorders, For example- Rheumatoid Arthritis, fractures and osteoporosis.
- It possesses Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-osteoporotic properties.
- It is enriched with antioxidants and having free radical scavenging activity.
- Bone Healer-It is rich in calcium, phosphorous and phytoestrogen steroids which helps in early regeneration and quick mineralization of bone fracture.
- Its root is helpful in curing depression.
- Application of the paste of leaves of this plant on inflamed joints soothes pain, swelling and helps to regain ROM or range of motion in bones and muscles.
PUNARNAVA
SCIENTIFIC NAME- Boerhavia diffusa
COMMON NAME- Hog weed,Red hogweed, Tar Vine,Red Spiderling, Wineflower; Hindi: Punarnava, Satha; Assamese- Punarnava, Pananua, Purnanava, Ponounua; Bengali. Gadapushpa गदापुष्पा, Punarnova;Kannada- daka utta etc.
FAMILY- Nyctaginaceae (Bougainvillea family) (4’0 CLOCK FAMILY)
Properties-
Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet) |
Guna– Qualities | Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry) |
Veerya Potency, | Ushna (Hot) |
Vipaka– Post-digestion effect | Katu (Pungent) |
Karma Pharmacological activity | Pitta, Kapha
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Medicinal Benefits-
- It helps to uplift and possesses cleansing actions on the system, thereby improving bone and joint strength in Aamavata or RA.
- Intake- Add punarnava powder – a rasoushadi, to warm milk and taking it daily after meals offers tremendous merits of fortified bones, reinforced muscles and promoting flexibility in joints.
ERANDA
SCIENTIFIC NAME- Ricinus communis
COMMON NAME- Castor oil plant,Castor bean, Wonder tree ; Hindi: Arandeअरंडी ;Sanskrit name- Gandharva hasta; Manipuri- Kege ;Tamil- Amanakku, Vilakkennai Kottaimuttu ; Kannada- Oudla ; Bengali- Veranda ; Assamese- Era-gach; Malayalam- Chittamankku ; Mizo- Mutih etc.
FAMILY- Euphorbiaceae
PROPERTIES
Rasa (Taste) | Katu(Pungent), Kashaya(Astringent), Madhur(Sweet) |
Guna– Qualities | Sukhshma, Snigdha(Unctuous), Tikshna(Sharp) |
Veerya Potency | Hot or Ushna |
Vipaka– Post-digestion effect | Madhura-Sweet |
Effect on Tridoshas(Humor) | Pacifies Vata and Kapha |
MEDICINAL BENEFITS-
- It is an age-old cure for swelling and discomfort encountered in Aamavata.
- External application- Use luke warm cup of eranda tailam then gently massaging in the affected part, affected joints daily.
- It pacifies the vata dosha and relievs arthritic pain and inflammation.
RASNA
SCIENTIFIC NAME- Pluchea lanceolata
COMMON NAME- Sanskrit-Suvaha, Sugandha, Yukta; Kannada- Chithramoolaka; Marathi- Rasna, Rashna; Sanskrit: Elaparni, रसना Rasna, Rasya, Sreyasi, Sugandha, Surabhi, suvaha, युक्ता yukta ; Telugu: Rasna Etc.
FAMILY- Asteraceae
PROPERTIES-
Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter) |
Guna(Qualities) | Guru (Heavy) |
Vipaka | Katu (Pungent taste) |
Virya (Potency) | Hot or Ushna |
Karma(Action) | Vata Kapha shamaka(Reduces vitiated vata and kapha) |
Medicinal properties-
- Jwaraghna- It possesses antipyretic i.e. heat-reducing, laxative and analgesic or pain-lowering properties.
- For Flushing out Ama or toxins- Mash some leaves of Rasna, then mix it with a glass of luke warm water or lemon juice and ingesting the kashayam on a regular basis helps to eliminate Ama.
- It enhances digestive power, pacifies joint pain and swelling.
SHUNTHI-
SCIENTIFIC NAME- Zingiber Officinale
COMMON NAME- Ginger, Hindi- Adrak; Marathi- Aale, sunth, Alha; Kannada- Alla,Shunthi; Bengali- Ada; Gujarati- Sunth; Nepali- Aduwa; Mizo- Sawthing etc.
FAMILY- Zingiberaceae
PROPERTIES-
Rasa(Taste) | Katu(Pungent) |
Guna(Qualities) | Light, oily(dry powder);Guru (Heavy)-Fresh ginger |
Vipaka | Madura or sweet (Dry powder);pungent (Fresh ginger) |
Virya | Hot or ushna |
Medicinal Benefits-
- Ginger helps to improve the digestion by eliminated the Ama or indigested food particles.
- It possesses Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial properties.
- It reduces the joint pain and inflammatory conditions associated with Aama vata(RA).
- It fights against germs, illness and cancer causing molecules take it in your daily diet helps in overall health.
ROLE OF YOGA AND PRANAYAMA IN COVID-19
- May 24, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Ayurveda Concept of Health-
- In Ayurveda Text, Health is defined as a state of Balanced Tridosha i.e. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, Healthy Digestive fire, good state of all the body tissues and metabolic end products lead to a balanced state of senses, mind and spirit thus leading to a good Health.
- In Order to achieve the good state of health, Yogic principles help to strengthen and develop positive health and enabling us to withstand stress better.
- This pandemic has placed the world at risk, there is increased incidence of psychological distress and mental disorders. Yoga shows an amazing result in prevention of Covid 19 and lowers the post Covid symptoms found in patients.
- Some people diagnosed with COVID-19 experience prolonged symptoms that may last for weeks or months or possibly years after testing positive for the novel corona virus. They may have trouble in breathing, blood clots, headaches, nausea, muscle pain and fatigue.
- In order to strengthen the diaphragm and lungs, and prevent from the above mentioned symptoms and for happy, healthy life one should perform stretching (Asana or gentle movement coordinated with the breath) and some Pranayamas. This plays an important role for recovery.
- The following are the Yoga and Pranayamas that can help a lot in preventing this disease and its post term Negative impacts on mind and the body-
- Prathana Or Prayer –Yoga practices shall start with a prayer to enhance the benefit of practice.
- Yogasana-
- Surya Namaskara- One round of surya namaskar contains 12postures and one should hold each posture for 20seconds.
- It establishes proper basal metabolic rate in body and brings positive stimulation in endocrine glands. Its practice leads to proper blood circulation in whole body and hence increases our body immunity.
- Hamsasana – It opens up the chest region and increases lung capacity.
Indication – Asthma and other breathing disorders.
Contraindication- People with pain in knee should avoid this Asana.
- Bhadrasana- For strengthening of thigh muscles, vertebral column and beneficial for lungs.
Contraindication- Arthritis or Sciatica should avoid this Asana.
- Sirsasana – It is very effective Asana gives quick relief in Ocular diseases, graying of hair, Corzya and respiratory Catarrah. Contraindication- Persons with high BP, Migraine should avoid this Asana.
- Makarasana- This Asana increases the lungs capacity by expanding the chest region. As, it is a relaxing pose hence increase the parasympathetic activity in body.
- Setu bandhasana– It stretches and tones neck, back and chest reduce depression, stress, and anxiety and calms the brain. It Is also beneficial in high blood pressure, sinusitis, increases lung capacity, helps in sleeplessness, Osteoporosis and good for overall health.
Contraindication- In case of neck or back injury it should be avoided.
- Kapalbhati- It helps to improve pulmonary functions and reduces secretions. It awakens the dormant centers responsible for subtle cognizance and revitalizes the entire brain functioning. It is an amazing breathing exercise.
Indication- Daibetes, mood swings and minor anxiety, to stimulate abdominal organ, cleanses Lungs, Improves circulation.
Contraindication– High or low blood pressure, heart disease, hernia, gastric ulcer, epilepsy, vertigo, migraine headaches, significant nosebleeds, detached retina, glaucoma, history of stroke, and Abdominal surgery should advice your doctor or yoga expert before doing it.
- Pranyama –
- Nadishodhana Pranayama– It maintains body temperature, creates calmness in mind and improves concentration and focus. It provides sufficient oxygen to whole body that every cell functioning properly thus relaxing the whole body.
- Bhramari Pranayama –Nasal Nitric Oxide is increased by doing this pranayama, which may improve blood flow and has an anti-inflammatory action.
- Ujjayi Pranayama – It helps to increase the oxygen saturation in the body if done on regular basis.
- Dhyana –It induces mental awareness, stimulates the brain centers. It lowers the level of stress and anxiety, increases the vitality and provides nourishment of the whole body by extra supply of oxygen and improves the immune system of the body.
General Guidelines for Yoga Practice
- Yoga and Pranayama should be performed in a calm and quiet atmosphere with a relaxed body and mind.
- It should be done on an empty stomach or light stomach.
- You can take small amount of lemon in lukewarm water if you feel weak.
- Keep in mind that, the Bladder and bowels should be empty before starting Yoga and pranayama.
- The sessions should start with a prayer as it relaxes the mind.
- One should perform the Yogic kriya according to your own capacity.
- There are some contra-indications as mentioned above and limitations for each Yogic kriyas and one should always keep this in mind.
- Yogic Kriyas should end with meditation and deep silence so as to calm down your body and mind.
- Healthy and Satvik diet should be followed i.e. one should try to avoid meat, eggs, onion, garlic and mushrooms from their diet.
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Dysentery (Parvahika)
- May 24, 2021
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Dysentery is agonizing intestinal contamination that is normally brought about by microbes or parasites. Looseness of the bowels is characterized as the runs in which there is blood, discharge, and mucous, typically joined by stomach torment. It generally goes on for 3 to 7 days.
As indicated by Ayurveda, it tends to be related to the infection Pravahika which shows as Atipravahana of Purisha (rehashed crap), Atidrava Purisha Pravritti (watery stool), Udarashoola (torment midsection), Picchila, Saphena (tacky and foamy), and Raktayukta Purisha.
There are two primary types of dysentery:
The first type, amoebic diarrhea or intestinal amoebiasis, is brought about by a solitary celled, tiny parasite living in the enormous entrail.
The second type of, bacillary dysentery, is brought about by obtrusive microbes. The two types of looseness of the bowels happen for the most part in hot nations. Helpless cleanliness and sterilization increment the danger of diarrhea by spreading the parasite or microbes that reason it through food or water debased from tainted human excrement.
Samprapti (Pathogenesis) of Parvahika
Aggrivated vata dosha drag accumulated kapha from amashya
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Bring into pakvashya
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Due to Ruksha and khar guna of vata & snigdha guna of kledka kapha
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Obstruction is created
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Kapha adhers wall of pakvashya internally
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This process is called as Pravahika
Causes of Dysentery
Shigellosis and amebic loose bowels commonly result from helpless disinfection. This alludes to conditions where individuals who don’t have looseness of the bowels come into contact with fecal matter from individuals who do have diarrhea.
This contact might be through:
- Contaminated food
- Contaminated water and different beverages
- Poor hand washing by contaminated individuals
- Swimming in contaminaed water, like lakes or pools
- Physical contact
Kids are most in danger of shigellosis; however anybody can get it at whatever stage in life. It’s effectively spread through individual to-individual contact and by sullied food and drink.
Shigellosis generally spreads among individuals who are in close contact with a tainted individual, like individuals:
- At home
- In day care focuses
- In schools
- In nursing homes
Amebic diarrhea is fundamentally spread by eating sullied food or drinking defiled water in tropical territories that have helpless sterilization.
Symptoms of Dysentery
- Stomach torment and squeezing
- Loose bowels
- Loss of hunger
- High fever that is 100 degrees or more
- Extreme stomach torment regardless of whether contacted tenderly
- Stomach Bloating
- A frantic sensation of continually passing stools
- Weight reduction; and An extreme migraine
Management of Dysentery
Prevention
- The danger of this issue in poor clean conditions can be brought down by:
- Drinking just filtered water or water that has been bubbled for in any event 1 moment
- Drinking different liquids (like pop) from fixed jars or containers
- Not adding ice shapes to drinks
- Not eating unpeeled products of the soil
- Not eating or drinking unpasteurized milk, cheddar, or dairy items
- Not eating food sources or beverages sold by road merchants
- Washing hands frequently with cleanser and water or utilizing hand sanitizer
Jaundice (Kamla)
- May 24, 2021
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Jaundice is a condition where the skin, sclera (whites of the eyes), and mucous layers become yellow. This yellow tone is brought about by a significant degree of bilirubin, a yellow-orange bile color. Bile is liquid emitted by the liver. Bilirubin is framed from the breakdown of red platelets.
Kamala is considered a simply paittik roga brought about by rakta dushti because of vitiated pitta and tight clamp versa. Kamala has been delegated: Koshthashrita, Shakhashrita.
Samprapti of ‘Kamla’
Admission of Ahita ahara, vihara
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Disturbance of pitta situated around there (sadhak pitta) happens
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Pitta being powerfully moved by vayu, goes into the ten vessels joined to heart
Further more, circles in the whole body.
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Being situated between the twak and muscle tissue, this exasperated pitta vitiates kapha, vayu, asrk, skin and muscles as aconsequence of which various kinds of shading, as pandu, haridra and harita shows up in skin.
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Kamla
Causes of Jaundice
Jaundice can be caused by a problem in any of the three phases in bilirubin production. Before the production of bilirubin, you may have what’s called unconjugated jaundice due to increased levels of bilirubin caused by:
- Reabsorption of a large hematoma (a collection of clotted or partially clotted blood under the skin).
- Hemolytic anemias (blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal lifespan is over).
During production of bilirubin, jaundice can be caused by:
- Viruses, including Hepatitis A, chronic Hepatitis B and C, and Epstein-Barr virus infection (infectious mononucleosis).
- Alcohol.
- Autoimmune disorders.
- Rare genetic metabolic defects.
- Medicines, including acetaminophen toxicity, penicillins, oral contraceptives, chlorpromazine (Thorazine®) and estrogenic or anabolic steroids.
After bilirubin is produced, jaundice may be caused by obstruction (blockage) of the bile ducts from:
- Gallstones.
- Inflammation (swelling) of the gallbladder.
- Gallbladder cancer.
- Pancreatic tumor.
Symptoms in Jaundice
- Pale-colored stools, Dark-colored urine
- Skin itching
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rectal bleeding
- Diarrhea
- Fever and chills
- Weakness
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Confusion
- Abdominal pain
- Headche
- Swelling of the legs
- Swelling and distension of the abdomen due to the accumulation of fluid.
Management of Jaundice (Kamla)
The management of Kamala: Nidan parivarjana, Samshaman, Samshodhana this is the convention for management of kamala.Charak acharyahas referenced “Kamale tu virechanam”i.e. purgation treatment with mruduand tikta dravyas. Sushrutacharya mentioned drug and ate less carbs regimens. Vagbhatacharya quoted “Kamalayam tu pittaghnam Pandurogavirodi yat”i.e. drugs which mollify pittaand drugs which don’t meddle with panduroga should be used.
Samshodhana: Snehana: By utilizing sedated ghritalike Panchagavya ghrita, Kalyanaka ghrita, Draksha ghrita, Mahatikta ghrita, Haridradi ghrita and Dadima ghrita and so forth Svedana: is contraindicated in kamala. Virechana: should be finished by tikta and mrudu dravyathe following are prompted by Charakacharya in panduuroga chikitsa.
- Aragvadha phanta with shunthi, pippali, maricha, bilva, alongside the svarasa of ikshu, vidari and amalaki, Gomutra haritaki.
- Dantimula kalka and guda with cold water.
- Triphala kwatha with trivrit kalka.
Samshamana: After Virechana karma, Samshamana drugs are to be managed. They can be given as single medications or compound medications. The activities of the samshamanadrugs were Pitta hara/TridoshaharaPitta rechana (Choleratic), Yakrid uttejaka (Liver energizer), Dipana (Appetiser), Rechana (Purgative), Shothahara (Anti-provocative), Jwarahara (Anti-pyretic), Rakta shodhana (Blood purifier),
Pathya – Apathya
Pathya
Vamana, virecana, purana sali, yava and godhuma, mudga, masura, adaki-sushka, jangala mansa rasa, 2. Patola, Kooshmanda (ready), unripe kadali, jivanti, ikshu, guduchi, tanduliyaka, lauha bhashma, 3. Punarnava, vartaka, lashuna, palandu, ready mango, haritaki, amalaki, gomutra, haridra and nagkesara, 4. Buttermilk, souviraka, tushodaka, navanita and chandana, 5. Daha/ Agni karma – 2 crawls underneath umbilicus, among stana and kaksha, hastamula, brow.
Apathya
Rakta mokshana, dhumapana, veganirodha, svedana, sex. 2. Shimbi dhanya, hingu, masha, abundance drinking of water, tambula, sarshapa, sura. 3. Eating mud, divasvapana, admission of lavana water of Sahya, Vindhya mountain regions, 4. Amla rasa, guruvidahi padartha, polluted water, non friendly, un-clean eating regimen, 5. Dwelling in hot environments and openness of brilliant sun, outrage, vyayama and arduous physical and mental exercises
LANGHANA PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN JWARA
- May 19, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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INTRODUCTION
Jwara is a rasadhatu pradoshaja vikara affecting the abhyanthara roga marga which includes the kosta or the ama and pakvashaya together. Rasadhatu pradoshaja vikara is usually treated by langhana and the same in various forms is used in the treatment of jwara also. Careful analysis of signs and symptoms of covid-19 reveals that this disease affects the aabhyanthara roga marga with fever and respiratory symptoms as the main manifestations. So the management concept of jwara can be adopted in the management of covid-19 too.
DEFINITION
The procedure which creates lightness in the body and mind is called as ‘langhana’.
The word ‘langhana’ represents therapeutic fasting, hunger or intentional starving.
PANCHMAHABHUTA COMPOSITION– Agni, Vayu and Akasha Mahabhuta
KEYWORDS: Langhana, apatarpana, autophagy.
TYPES OF LANGHANA
“Chatushprakara sanshuddhi pipasa marutatapau
Pachanani uapavasascha vyayamsceti langhanam ’’
- Vamana-emesis therapy
- Virechana-purgative therapy
- Niruha basti- enema
- Nasya-nasal medication
- Pipasa-controlling thirst
- Maruta-exposure to wind
- Atapa-exposure to sun
- Pachana- drugs which helps in digestion
- Upavasa-fasting
- Vyayama-physical exercise
1. Vamana
- Vamana/emesis is defined as “the procedure which brings the vitiated dosha from urdhwabhaga of the body.
- Elimination of dosha from the mouth is called as urdhwabhaga.
- Emesis therapy, a shodhanaroopi langhana brings the lightness in the body by eliminating the dosha.
2. Virechana
- The procedure which eliminates the dosha from adhobhaga of the body is called as virechana.
- In virechana pitta, kapha and vata dosha gets eliminated respectivaly and brings lightness in the body.
- Kapha and pitta doshas are drava dhatus hence they can tolarate langhana , in the form of shodhana like vamana and virechana.
3.Basti
- Administration of medicine through anus (Guda) is called as Basti chikitsa.
- Basti expelling the morbid doshas from the body.
- By basti emaciates the people who are obese or over weight.
4. Nasya
- Nasya is a synonym for Shirovirechana .
- Mainly nasya is indicated in kaphapradhana shirorogas such as shirashoola (Headache), Shirogourava and peenasa (Rhinitis) etc.
- In this procedure morbid doshas are eliminated through the nose by administration of shirovirechana drugs.
5. Pipasa
- Controlling the urge to drink water is called as pipasa.
- This should not be done to such an extent as to cause bad effects like,Mukha shosha, kanthashosha, raktashosha, hridayavyatha.
- Pipasa improves agni and dries up the kleda and abhishyandhi conditions in the body.
- It is advised to correct the atyambupana defect which weakenes the agni and causes ama.
- Pipasa reduces the aggaravated dosha and produces lightness in the body.
6. Maruta
- Exposure to wind has been considered as shamanaroopilanghana.
- Maruta which is a synonym of vata dosha inside the body definitely plays a significant role in balancing agni (Digestive fire) and does pachanakarma in physiological condition.
- But here in this particular context maruta is the vayu outside the body.
- Maruta (exposure to the wind) causes lightness but if it is cold wind, it is not so effective.
7. Atapa
- Atapa is also one type of shamana langhana and one among the 10 niragni sweda.
- It decreases kaphadosha and brings lightness (laghuta) in the body.
- Sunrays used in treating various disorders like hridroga, vrikkroga, yakratroga etc.
- It can be used in many metabolic and digestive disorders caused by ama.
8. Pachana
- The procedure which does amapachana but does not do agni deepana is called as pachana.
- “Ama pachana means doing rookshana karma in sama dosha, dhatu, mala”.
- Chitraka is a very good pachana drug.
- In samadosha conditions, by the proper intake of pachana dravyas body becomes light.
- It has been indicated in visochika, alasaka, hridroga (Heart diseases), jwara (fever), vibandha (constipation), gourava (Heavyness), udgara, hrallasa, arochaka (Anorexia) etc.
- Pachana is indicated in diseases which caused by vitiation of kapha and pittadosha.
9. Upavasa
- upavasa means taking atylpa ahara or no ahara even when there is hunger.
- Upavasa increases digestive fire and causes digestion of Ama-dosha (metabolic toxins).
- Upavasa is a great choice for treating the diseases like jwara, visoochika, alasaka, medoroga etc.
- It is indicated as a treatment until it produces lightness and good effects in the body.
10.Vyayam
- Vyayama is a type of niragni sweda.
- Vyayam/exercise should be done only upto ardhshakti of a person.
- Sweda and vyayama both create ushna (Heat) in the body and in turn causes agnideepti and ama pachana.
- Vyayam brings about laghavata, medokshaya and agnideepti, these qualities which are antagonistic to ama helps in the digestion of the same and will never give way for the formation of it again.
- Asanashukha or avyayama causes ama and produces santarpanajanyavikaras such as prameha kota, kandoo etc. diseases and vyayama is considered as one of the line of treatment of such vikaras.
INDICATIONS
- In those people, having excess oiliness, but still having vata diorders.
- Who used to consume excess fatty diet.
- Excess body discharges
- Those who had undergone nourishing therapies.
- In state of accumulation of undigested/toxic biological waste (ama)
- In state of nutritive fluid (rasa dhatu) associated with ama
- As a part of post therapeutic regimen after therapeutic emesis (vamana) and therapeutic purgation (virechana) where digestive power is weak.
- In diseases like jwara, stiffness of thighs (urustambha), herpes (visarpa), abscess (vidradhi), splenic diseases(pleeha), obesity (sthaulya), diseases of head, throat and eyes [A.S.Sutra Sthana skin disorders (kushtha), urinary disorders (prameha).
CONTRAINDICATION
Langhana is contraindicated in following conditions-
- Vata aggravated conditions (Vaatrogi).
- Trushanapeedit
- Langhana chikitsa in contraindicated in bala, vriddha, garbhini and durbala patients.
- Conditions of fear (Bhaya), anger (Krodha), grief and physical exertion (Margparikramana)
- Jwara with excess dominance of pitta dosha
- Jwara due to exogenous causes (agantujaj wara) and jeerna jwara (chronic stage)
FEATURES OF ADEQUATE LANGHANA
- Proper excretion of urine and feces.
- Feeling of lightness in the body
- Feeling of clarity in heart, throat and mouth.
- Disappearance of drowsiness and fatigue
- Appearance of perspiration
- Reappearance of taste, hunger and thirst
- Feeling of wellbeing
- Intolerance to hunger and thirst
- Clarity of sense organs
FEATURES OF EXCESSIVE LANGHANA
In excessive langhana therapy following clinical features are observed-
- Joint pain
- Body ache
- Coughing
- Dryness of the mouth
- totally loss of hunger
- Anorexia (Aruchi)
- Excessive Thirst (Trishna)
- Diminished hearing and vision
- Confusion of mind (Delirium)
- Frequent belching
- Fainting (Murchha)
- Frequent upward movement of vata
- Loss of body weight
- Loss of Digestive fire and strength
- Excess emaciation
- Loss of sleep (Insomnia)
- Depletion and non-elimination of feces and urine
- Occurrence of secondary disease like dyspnea
BENEFITS
- Langhana leads to pacification of dosha
- Improves strength of digestive power (agni)
- Lightness in body promotes healthy state
- Increase hunger and thirst
- Promotes desire for food, physical health and good strength.
HIGHLIGHTS
- It is indicated in the abnormal accumulation of dosha (pitta/kapha/rakta), any waste product, state of dosha associated with ama, and indigestion.
- Langhana therapy can be advised with or without any medication.
- Langhana therapy is highly effective and reverses the pathology caused by excess eating.
- The most popular forms of langhana therapy are fasting (upavasa) and exercise (vyayama).
Menorrhagia (Raktapradra)
- May 19, 2021
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Menorrhagia is the clinical term for feminine periods with strangely weighty or delayed dying. Albeit substantial feminine draining is a typical concern, most ladies don’t encounter blood misfortune adequately extreme to be characterized as menorrhagia.
According to Ayurveda, Menorrhagia can compare with Asrigdara, which is otherwise called Raktapradara. In Raktapradara over the top vaginal draining is seen fundamentally because of Rakta dhatu vriddhi and pitta dosha dushti.
Samprapti of Raktapradra
Aggravated vata increases the amount of Rakta (blood)
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Then reaching raja carrying vessels (branches of ovarian and uterine arteries) of the uterus,
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Increases immediately the amount of raja (artava or menstrual blood)
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Because of increase in the amount of blood,
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This condition is named as ‘Raktapradra’
Causes of Menorrhagia
Hormonal aggravations: If there is an adjustment of the typical changes of progesterone and estrogen, the endometrium, or internal covering of the uterus, can develop excessively. This is then shed during feminine dying.
Ovarian brokenness: If the ovary doesn’t deliver an egg, no progesterone is created, bringing about a chemical lopsidedness.
Uterine fibroids: These are noncancerous, or favorable, tumors.
Uterine polyps: These favorable developments can bring about higher chemical levels.
Adenomyosis: Glands from the endometrium become inserted in the muscle of the uterus.
Non-hormonal Intrauterine Device (IUD): This kind of conception prevention gadget can prompt heavier seeping than typical.
Pelvic fiery sickness (PID): This is a disease of the regenerative organs that can have serious entanglements.
Pregnancy-related entanglements: Examples are an unnatural birth cycle or an ectopic pregnancy.
Malignant growth: Uterine, cervical, and ovarian diseases influence the regenerative framework.
Acquired draining problems: These incorporate Von Willebrand’s infection or a platelet work issue.
Meds: Anti-incendiary and anticoagulant medications can prompt substantial dying.
Symptoms of Menorrhagia
Signs and manifestations of menorrhagia can incorporate the accompanying:
- Hefty vaginal dying, bringing about the immersion of at least one sterile cushion or tampons each hour for a few hours.
- Hefty draining requiring the utilization of twofold sterile assurance
- Changing cushions or tampons in the evening.
- Feminine stream or draining enduring over seven days
- Section of blood clusters that are the size of a quarter or bigger
- Powerlessness to perform standard every day exercises in light of the dying
- Signs and symptoms of frailty, including sleepiness, weariness, and windedness.
- Consistent lower stomach and pelvic pain.
Management of Menorrhagia
Four measures for forestalling unreasonable blood misfortune are as follows:
- Sandhana, Skandana, Pachana, Dahan.
- Sandhan-wound recuperating is fundamentally done by Kashayrasatmakdravyas like Lodhra, Udumber, and Nyagrodh.
- Skandana-Skandan Karma implies coagulation which is finished by dravyas having sheetvirya or sheet guna pradhan dravyas.
- Pachan karma did with Bhasma.
- Dahan Karma-By burning of veins additionally demonstrates proficient in controlling blood misfortune
Mentioned below are few dietry lifestyle and way of life suggestions for menorrhagia:
- Avoid from the utilization of zesty, sharp, and weighty food sources that will in general irritate Pitta.
- Avoid from tea, espresso, and cold beverages. Have drinks that have cooling properties, similar to peppermint tea and mint water
- Increment the admission of dry organic products, nuts, beans, and spinach.
- Organic products like pomegranate and apples work with the age of red platelets.
- Harsh, pungent, zesty food sources, liquor, sesame, garlic ought to be stayed away from.
- Stay hydrated. It makes it simpler for your body to flush out poisons from the body.
- Avoid from any sort of physical or mental pressure.
- Keep a sound weight and exercise consistently.
- Cooling showers and washing with sandalwood and mint substance have demonstrated to be useful with regards to relieving cramps.
- A ginger tonic arranged by bubbling beat ginger in water ought to be had with each feast. It helps in decreasing substantial dying.