Ayurveda and Chronic Diseases!!!

ASTHMA:Asthma is a chronic condition involving the respiratory system in which the airway constricts, undergoes inflammation and gets filled with infected mucus.the condition gets triggered by certain things which include environmental allergens(cold air, moist air, certain strong smell), stress or exertion, and,or emotional factors. the disease is characterised by symptoms such as breathlessness, wheezing,coughing, perspiration and attacks of the similar symptoms in severe state. after immediate treatment the person feels well, but may remain with milder degree of the above mentioned symptoms for a long time.
Ayurvedic formulations such as Shwaskuthar ras, Chyawanprash, Sitopaladi churna, Kantakasav, Dashmoolarista have proven to be effective in treating asthma.
Also hot fermentation, with til oil and rock salt massage, on chest relieves breathlessness and relaxes the patient.

TUBERCULOSIS:Tuberculosis is a disease caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
It is a disease of the lungs. However, the infection can spread via blood from the lungs to all organs in the body. hence you can develop tuberculosis in the pleura (the covering of the lungs), in the bones, the urinary tract and sexual organs, the intestines, skin and even lumph nodes in the lung root and on the throat can get infected.
Commonly used ayurvedic medicines are:Sitopaladi churna with honey is beneficial for cough expectoration. Ashtangawaleha and chyawanprash is also beneficial.
For blood in mucus, bol parpati with pomegrante juice and drakshasava twice daily after meals.
For overall debility, powder of Shatavari, Ashwagandha, and White musali with milk is useful.certain formulations include Arogyavardhini, Shwaskuthar ras,Lagumalini vasant, Laxmivilas, and Suvarna kalpas are helpful.

DIABETES: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition caused by increased levels of glucose(sugar) in the blood. this condition is caused in particular when our body does not produce enough of hormone insulin which helps in proper breakdown and utilisation of glucose. Insulin is produced by the pancreas (a gland behind the stomach) which helps to move glucose from blood into the cells of the body, where it is broken down to produce energy.
Patent formulations used are Shilajit, Vasantkusumakar Ras, Chandraprabha Vati, Triphala Guggul, Gokhshuradi Guggul. commonly used single drugs or herbs include Gudmar, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Neem, Amla, Arjun, Fenugreek seeds, Bilva, Bitter gourd, Triphala Jamun bheej.
These is given either as single drug or in combination.

LIVER DISEASE:Liver disease is a term for a collection of conditions, diseases, and infections that affect the cells, tissues, structures, or functions of the liver.
Liver diseases are of two types:
1-diseases due to impaired digestive system, like Anaemia, Leukemia, Jaundice etc.
2-self-oriented diseases, like Liver Cancer, Liver Abcess, Swelling of the liver etc.
Medications like Arogyavardhini vati, Avipathikar Churna, Triphala Churna, Punarnavadi Guggul are used.
Herbs such as Bhumiamla, Bhringaraj, Kutaki, Manjistha, Kumari, Neem, Chirayat, Kamdhudha, Punarnava, Gokhshur, green leaves of Raddish, beetroot juice, coconut water, butter milk with curry leaves, cumin seeds,ginger is used as common remedy for all types of liver diseases.

RENAL DISEASE:Renal disease is any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys.There are approximately 37 renal or kidney disorders which include renal stones to total renal failure.
The ayurvedic medicines useful in renal diseases are Guduchi(tinospora cordifolia), Punarnava(boerhaavia diffusa), Gokshur(tribulur terrestris), Varun(crataeva nurvala), Triphala etc.
In renal stones, Pashanbhed Churna, Yawakshar,Shweta parpati and Kulath Kwath are beneficial.
Argwadh (cassia fistula), Trunpanchamula(group of five roots) and Chandan are used in urinary tract infections, especially for burning urination.
Ayurvedic formulations such as Gokshuradi Guggul, Chandraprabha vati, Shilajit, Punarnava Guggul,Punarnavadi Kwath, Varunadi Kwath are found to be very much beneficial.

CARDIAC DISEASE:Cardiovascular disease or cardiac diseases refers to the class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins). any condition which causes the malfunctioning of the heart , involving its blood vessels can be categorised under cardiac diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases may include angina, myocardial infarct, atherosclerosis, myocardial ischemia, heart rupture, left ventricular failure, heart failure etc.
In any cardiac emergency, the person should be immediately shifted to the nearby hospital to avoid any complications and loss of lives.
Ayurvedic preparations such as Prabhakar Ras, Arjunarista, Shring Bhasma, Akik Pishthi, Abrakh Bhasma, Brahatvatchintamani, jawahar mohra, Mrugshringa Bhasma, Laxmivilas, Kasturibhairav is used, but it should be under strict medical guidance.

HYPERTENSION:Hypertension commonly referred to as "high blood pressure" or HTN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated.
In this diseases, the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries is increased. it mainly affects the small arteries and the capillaries which, due to excess pressure, sometimes rupture and cause internal haemorrhage and embolus, sometimes even leading to paralysis.
Ayurvedic formulations such as Sarpagandha Vati along with Brahmi Vati churna, Amarsundari Vati is commonly used. Dhanvantari Gulika can also be given as single or along with some antihypertensive therapy. Diuertics such as punarnava, Gokhshur are either used in combination os as single drug.
Amla jam and Gulkand are beneficial to maintain the blood pressure.

HYPOTENSION: Hypotension is abnormally low blood pressure, i.e when the blood pressure falls down from 120/80 mm of Hg
(normal blood pressure) to 90/60 mm of Hg due to various causes is known as hypotension.In short, the condition, where the pressure or the tension of blood reduces to below normal.The patient suffers from lethargy, vertigo, weakness, numbness in the whole body and may go into depression.If this condition is not treated in time, complication such as Shock can occur.
According to Ayurveda, the treatment includes medicines which boosts the blood circulation, thus maintaining the normal blood pressure.Among these,Navjeevan Vati, Makardhwaj Vati and Brahtvatchintamani are some of the important drugs. Ashwagandhadhi powder, trikatu churna, Drakshasava, Dashmoolarista are some other useful medicines. Ashwagandharista and Arjun bark powder should be administered as per requirement.

CAUTION:In all such complicated conditions immediate medical attention is required.All these medications should be used under strict medical advice.