WHAT IS SARCOIDOSIS AND ITS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

Inflammatory disease that causes formation of small patches of swollen tissues called granulomas  in one or more organs of the body. It most commonly affects the lungs and lymph glands in body but may affect skin also.

Granuloma is accumulation of macrophages which forms in response of chronic inflammation. These may change the normal structure and perhaps function of affected organs.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SARCOIDOSIS ?

It is caused by over-reaction of immune system  to some trigger. The exact cause is not known but following factors may increase the risk of Sarcoidosis  in individual :

• History of reoccurring infections of  viruses, fungi, mycobacterium etc.
• Exposure to allergens like dust, mites , pollens etc
• Family history of Sarcoidosis .

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SARCOIDOSIS ?

Symptoms varies depending  on the organ that is affected. Symptoms develops slowly and can last for years. Sometimes symptoms appears randomly and then disappear just as quickly.

General Symptoms are :

• Swelling in lymph nodes
• Fatigue
• Pain and swelling in joints like ankles etc
• Weight loss

Lung Symptoms :

• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing
• Persistent dry cough
• Pain in chest

Skin Symptoms :

• Red or reddish purple bumps warm and tender to touch usually located on ankles or shins
• Disfiguring sores on cheeks, nose and ears
• Discoloration of skin
• Growths under skin (nodules)

Eye Symptoms :

• Eye pain
• Blurred vision
• Burning , itching or dry eyes
• Severe redness
• Sensitivity to light
• Discharge from eyes

Cardiac Sarcoidosis Symptoms :

• Dyspnea
• Fainting
• Chest pain
• Palpitations
• Arrhythmias
• Edema

Nervous system Symptoms :

• Seizures
• Hearing loss
• Headache
• Meningitis
• Psychiatric disorders.

LIFE-STYLE MEASURES TO HELP MANAGE SARCOIDOSIS :

• Consume balanced diet
• Maintain healthy weight
• Regular exercise
• Adequate sleep
• Quit smoking
• Avoid alcohol
• Stress management

AYURVEDIC APPROACH :

In ayurveda it can be co-related to Dhatu-gat vikar and accumulation of ama( andotoxines) in the body is responsible for sarcoidosis. Nidan sevan like consumptions of unwholesome food etc leading to Vitiation of digestive fire in body leading to formation of ama in the body. The ama accumulates in circulatory and lymphatic system leading to disturbance of immune system and alt causing Sarcoidosis.

HERBS :

• Turmeric
• Tulsi
• Kantakari
• Neem
• Sahajana
• Pippli
• Kutki
• Sonth
• Kakarsingi

PANCHKARMA PROCEDURES :

• Snehan karma
• Swedana
• Virechana
• Nasya
• Raktamoksha

 CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF SARCOIDOSIS

1. Cough Go Tablet:

Cough Go Tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet of size 650 MG and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Cough Go tablets help in balancing the kapha dosha. It shows effective results in Chronic Cough, common cold, and all respiratory diseases along with Seasonal Allergy, Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma. It helps to treat root cause and also increase immunity of the person. It’s not only symptomatic treatment but heals your body naturally.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

2. KasShwas Chintamani Rasa:

Kas Shwas chintamani rasa is an excellent medicine for entire Pranavaha srotas. It acts as a vata-kaphaghna. These tablets contain ingredients like– Shwas kasa chintamani rasa, Laxmivilas nardiya rasa, Sutashekhar rasa, Talisadi churna processed in Bhawana Vasa Kwath. The tablet has best result in recurrent cough, cold, asthma, and sinusitis. It is effective in recurrence of Pranavaha Srotas related vikar developed due to low immunity & give effective results to asthma patients.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

3. Cough powder:

This ayurvedic powder helps in pacifying kapha dosha naturally. It is very effective in cough with mucus, cold, and other respiratory disorders. Cough powder is a mixture of some ayurvedic ingredients like talisadi churna, abharak bhasam, godanti bhasam, lakshmi vilas rasa, yashtimadhu churna, tankan bhasma, kaph ketu ras. These ingredients in combination show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with honey.

4. Amrit Tulsi Ras:

Amrit tulsi ras is Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) or tulsi is a powerful herb that has been used in Ayurveda and other traditional medical treatments in India for thousands of years. The small holy basil shrub with tiny flowers is considered a sacred plant in India. It was believed that the holy basil leaves had potent powers to flush out toxins from the body. People have tulsi water (water which has tulsi leaves soaked overnight) or chew on a tulsi leaf to improve overall health.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 drops twice daily with water.

5. Trikatu Tablet:

Trikatu Tablet is a hebo-mineral tablet of 650 MG and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties. This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this tablet balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

6. Kapha Balance Tablet:

Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.