Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Heamophilia

Heamophilia is an inherited disorder which causes a dysfunction of the blood clotting system, leading to severe and prolonged bleeding, which may be life-threatening.  Heamophilia A is caused by a lack of clotting factor viii; heamophilia B is caused by a lack of clotting factor ix; and heamophilia C is caused by lack of clotting factor xi.  Most people affected with severe heamophilia usually require periodical infusion of whole blood or clotting factors.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for heamophilia is aimed at improving the clotting system of the body so that the risks of severe and life-threatening bleeding can be reduced or prevented altogether.  Complications like bleeding in joints and internal bleeding can also be prevented with the appropriate Ayurvedic herbal treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given which bring about a natural clotting of the blood even in patients affected with heamophilia.  In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given which act on the blood tissue, the liver and spleen and on the bone marrow.  The overall effect of these medicines is to stimulate the bone marrow as well as the liver and spleen to produce sufficient amount of clotting factors required to prevent abnormal bleeding in affected individuals.

If individuals affected with heamophilia do not respond to these simple Ayurvedic herbal medicines, additional herbo-mineral medicines are used which act on defective DNA and genes so as to restore the dysfunctional blood clotting system of the affected individual.  Treatment is usually required for about four to six months, in which subcutaneous bleeding spots disappear completely, the bleeding from joints resolves gradually, and affected individuals report the spontaneous healing of cuts and wounds.  Even individuals with severe hemophilia, who previously required periodical transfusion, report that after taking Ayurvedic herbal treatment, they do not require any further transfusions.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the successful management and treatment of heamophilia.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cirrhosis of the Liver

Cirrhosis of the liver is a medical condition in which a diseased liver slowly starts degenerating, and cellular tissue is replaced with scar tissue.  This eventually blocks blood flow through the liver and is responsible for a gradual dysfunction of the liver in the processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs, naturally produced toxins, as well as the production of proteins and other substances made by the liver.  The common causes for cirrhosis of the liver include hepatitis C, fatty liver, alcohol abuse, chronic viral infections, inherited disorders, exposure to environmental toxins, and reaction to medications.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for cirrhosis of the liver is aimed at bringing about a reversal of degeneration and death of the liver cells, and an increase in the blood supply passing through the liver.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the liver cells and reduce inflammation and damage, and bring about a healing in the liver, are used in high doses.  In addition, other herbal medicines are also used which reduce fibrosis and remove dead cells and damage tissue from the organ.  Toxins and unwanted material are removed through the kidneys and also the gastrointestinal tract.  Medicines are also given to remove inflammation and toxins present in the circulatory system.

In addition, herbal medicines are also given to treat viral infections if present, and to reduce the effect of environmental toxins present in the blood.  Alcohol abuse is one of the commonest causes for cirrhosis of liver, and alcohol dependence or misuse also needs to be treated concurrently along with the treatment for cirrhosis of liver.  Most people affected with this condition need regular treatment for about four to six months, depending upon the severity of the condition.  If treatment is taken regularly, most people affected with cirrhosis of the liver benefit significantly from treatment, with a significant increase in lifespan as well as considerable improvement in the quality of life.

Ayurvedic Herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of cirrhosis of the liver.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Malignant Bone Tumours

Malignant bone tumours include a group of cancers of the bone which primarily arise in bone tissue, but may also occur in the bone marrow. Multiple myeloma is of the second type and occurs usually in adults. Cancers arising primarily in the bone tissue usually occur in a younger age and include osteosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, chondrosarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, lymphoma of bone, giant cell tumours, and chordoma. The modern management of bone cancers includes a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radio therapy.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for malignant bone tumours is aimed at treating the primary bone tumour, preventing its spread to other parts of the body, and improving the immunity of the body of the affected individual. The primary treatment includes the use of herbal medicines which act on uncontrolled duplication of cells, which is the hallmark of cancer. In addition, herbal medicines which specifically act on the bone tissue are also used in high doses in order to treat the cancer at the earliest.  A combination of these two medicines works very well to treat all cancers of the bone by bringing about an early remission in the condition and preventing long-term complications.

In addition, Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory medicines are used in large doses in order to boost the immune status of the affected individual, so that the body can help in the fight against the cancer.  Immune boosting treatment also helps to maintain the strength and vitality of the affected individual.  Most people affected with bone cancers need aggressive and regular treatment for at least six to nine months.  However, Ayurvedic herbal treatment is very effective in bringing about a remission of the bone cancer and helping in long-term survival of the affected individual.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be used judiciously utilised in the successful management and treatment of malignant bone tumours.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Claudication

Intermittent claudication or pain is a medical condition which indicates peripheral arterial disease, while constant pain indicates a more serious and advanced condition. Claudication is usually because of atherosclerosis of the arteries in the extremities, which reduces blood supply to the limbs. Symptoms include pain in the legs and especially in the calves, and discolouration or ulceration of the skin. Claudication has certain associated risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, increased cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, age over 50 and a family history of the disease. The modern management of this condition includes cessation of smoking, regular exercise, especially walking, and other symptomatic treatment.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for claudication includes treatment of the symptoms as well as treatment of the root cause of the disease. Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given to reduce atherosclerosis in the arteries, in the extremities in particular, and in general, all the arteries of the body. Herbal medicines which are useful in this condition reduce cholesterol, reduce the deposition of atheromatous plaques in the arteries and also reduce inflammation and stickiness in the walls of the arteries. Such treatment is given in high doses for about 4 to 6 months and usually provides significant relief from the symptoms of pain and discolouration of skin as well as possible ulceration. This is because this herbal treatment gradually reduces the blockage within the arteries and restores the blood supply to the affected parts.

Other concurrent medical conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes also need to be treated simultaneously, in order to bring about a significant improvement of symptoms in the affected individual as well as to prevent a relapse. Cessation of smoking is a must along with the adoption of a healthy lifestyle such as regular walking and deep breathing, which help in reducing the treatment time for this condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the successful management and treatment of claudication.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is also known as COPD or Emphysema and is a medical condition which causes breathlessness, which worsens gradually over time. The symptoms of COPD include cough, breathlessness, wheezing, large amounts of expectoration, and a feeling of tightness in the chest. COPD is usually caused due to heavy smoking, and long term exposure to air pollution, chemical fumes or dust. COPD can cause considerable disability and is a leading cause of death.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for COPD is aimed at treating the symptoms related to the respiratory tract such as wheezing, breathlessness and cough. Ayurvedic herbal medicines which reduce infection and inflammation in the lungs, soothe the mucosa lining the airways and gradually reduce the amount of abnormal mucous production, are used in high doses. This treatment brings about a significant reduction in the symptoms related to this condition. In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to strengthen the respiratory mucosa and normalize the cilia or tiny hair present in the upper respiratory tract.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used to treat the alveoli, which are the tiny terminal parts of the airways. The large airways as well as these alveoli get damaged and loose their elasticity in COPD and related conditions. This leads to a permanent dilatation and dysfunction of these parts, leading to a diminished capacity for oxygenation of the body. Ayurvedic medicines help to reverse the damage done in COPD and bring about an improved functioning of the lungs, thereby improving oxygenation of the body and reducing associated symptoms of COPD.

Herbal medicines are also given to improve the general immune status of the affected individual as well as to strengthen the entire respiratory tract. People affected with COPD need to take regular treatment for about 4 to 6 months, in order to get significant improvement in symptoms related to COPD. If regularly taken, Ayurvedic herbal treatment can significantly reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with COPD.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hodgkin's Disease

Hodgkin's disease, also known as Hodgkin's lymphoma, is a cancer of the lymphatic system which causes an uncontrolled growth of lymph cells, creating symptoms which include painless swelling of lymph glands, persistent fatigue, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, itching, and unexplained weight loss. Hodgkin's disease usually results due to a severely compromised immune system.  This is a serious medical condition with a grave morbidity and mortality.  The modern management of this condition includes radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplant.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Hodgkin's disease is aimed at treating the primary cancer of the lymph cells, boosting the immune status of the individual, and treating the complications of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given in high doses in order to kill the cancerous lymph cells and remove these from the body either through the gastrointestinal tract or through the kidneys and the urinary system.  Herbal medicines which act on the bone marrow as well as on the liver and spleen are given so as to regulate the production of normal lymph cells.  Ayurvedic immunomodulatory medicines are used in high doses so as to boost the immune status of the individual.  This helps the body in fighting the cancer and in maintaining the strength and vitality of affected individual.  Immunomodulatory herbal medicines also help the affected individual to put on weight.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the blood and blood tissue are also used along with the above mentioned treatment so as to bring about an early resolution of Hodgkin's disease as well as to prevent long-term complications from this condition.  Most individuals affected with Hodgkin's disease need aggressive and regular treatment for about six to nine months in order to benefit significantly from Ayurvedic treatment and get a remission from the cancer.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can help patients affected with Hodgkin's disease to lead a normal life and remain cancer free.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Guillan-Barre Syndrome

Guillan-Barre syndrome is a medical condition which involves severe dysfunction of the nervous system and weakness of nerves, resulting in numbness and eventual muscular paralysis, leading to respiratory failure. While the cause of Guillan-Barre syndrome is not known, it is usually known to result after an infection of the lungs or the gastrointestinal system.  The modern management of this condition consists of supportive treatment, plasmapheresis, and intravenous immunoglobin. 

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Guillan-Barre syndrome is aimed at treating the dysfunction of the immune system, treatment of the damage to the nervous system, and also treating the complications of this condition.  Respiratory paralysis is a serious condition requiring immediate treatment and hospitalization in intensive care.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a good immunomodulatory action are used in high doses in order to treat the severe dysfunction of the immune system in the affected individual.  Herbal medicines which act on the nervous system and which help to repair the damage done to the nerves are also used in high doses in order to bring about an early recovery of the affected individual.  In addition, medicines are also given to treat the infection of the respiratory tract or the gastrointestinal tract in order to treat the root cause of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to reduce the inflammatory process which is the main cause for Guillan-Barre syndrome.

While oral medication is necessary to treat this condition, supportive treatment in the form of local application of medicated oils and hot fomentation can also be utilised in the treatment of this condition.  This results in an early recovery from weakness and numbness, which are characteristic of this condition.  Most people affected with Guillan-Barre syndrome need Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about four to six months in order to get a complete recovery from this condition.  Persons with a severe dysfunction of the immune system may require longer treatment.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of Guillan-Barre syndrome.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Erythema Nodosum

Erythema nodosum is a medical condition involving inflammation of the fatty layer of the skin.  This causes reddish, painful and tender lumps which are usually seen in the front part of the legs below the knees.  While this condition is usually self-limiting, some affected individuals may suffer from this condition for several years, with intermittent recurrences.  This is an inflammatory process and may be associated with a dysfunctional immune system resulting from a reaction to medications.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for erythema nodosum is aimed at treating the inflammation of the skin as well as treating any known cause for the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which treat the blood tissue as well as which act on the skin and the subcutaneous layers are used in the treatment of erythema nodosum.  Most of the herbal medicines useful in this condition have an anti- inflammatory effect and also remove toxins as well as impurities present in the blood.  These medicines have a soothing action on the microcirculation in the skin, and serve to reduce inflammation and also carry away toxins and debris from the tender lumps seen in this condition.  While the spontaneous resolution of this condition takes about 3 to 6 weeks, the chronic condition may last much longer, and therefore requires treatment for about 2 to 6 months.

It is important to rule out the causes for this condition and to stop any medications responsible for the inflammation seen in erythema nodosum.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have an immunomodulatory action are also used in the treatment of this condition so as to boost the immune status of the affected individual.  Since the nodes observed in erythema nodosum are very painful, local treatment can also be given in the form of ointments and pastes.  These serve to reduce pain and inflammation and help in an early resolution of the lumps.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be successfully utilised in the management and treatment of erythema nodosum.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis, also known as CF, Fibrocystic disease, or Mucoviscidosis, is an inherited disorder resulting from a faulty gene, due to which a protein controlling the movement of salt and water in the cells is not produced in the required quantities.  Cystic fibrosis is predominantly a disease of the mucous and sweat glands and results in thick and sticky mucous and very salty sweat.  This disease is seen mostly in Northern Europe and some parts of America.  The common symptoms of this condition include thick sputum, salty skin, dehydration, male infertility, respiratory problems, diarrhoea, bulky and foul smelling stools, pain in the abdomen, and failure to thrive.  In addition to respiratory problems, cystic fibrosis can also cause pancreatitis, intestinal blockage, nasal polyps, rectal prolapse, liver disease, diabetes, gall stones, and weakened bones.  The sweat test is usually used for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for cystic fibrosis is aimed at giving symptomatic treatment for the presenting symptoms of this condition, as well as giving medicines to treat the root cause of the condition.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given to treat the respiratory as well as gastrointestinal diseases resulting from this condition.  In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given to reduce the thickness and stickiness of mucous as well as to reduce the amount of salt present in sweat.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the lymphatic and blood tissue as also medicines acting on the fat tissue are used in combination, so that the movement of salt and water from within the cells of the body can be regulated correctly.

In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used which act on the DNA of the cells of the body so as to correct the dysfunctional gene to the maximum extent possible.  This result in at least a partial secretion of the protein controlling the movement of salt and water, and cystic fibrosis can thereby be corrected.  Treatment is required for about six to nine months in order to bring about a significant improvement both in the metabolism as well as in the resulting dysfunctions in the body.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can bring about a significant change in the quality of life of patients with cystic fibrosis, and can significantly improve survival.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Colon Cancer

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is cancer arising in the colon and return.  These cancers usually results from polyps and chronic ulcerative colitis, and are more common in the western world, probably because of a high fat diet.  The common symptoms of colorectal cancer include fatigue, weakness, anemia, breathlessness, a change in bowel habits, a reduction in the size of the stools, diarrhoea or constipation, blood with the stool, dark stool, weight loss, abdominal pain, cramps, and bloating.  The modern management of colorectal cancer includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for colon cancer is aimed at treating the primary tumour, giving medicines to kill cancer cells in the blood and lymphatic regulation, and boosting the immunity of the affected individuals.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which prevent uncontrolled multiplication of cells are used in high doses in the treatment of colon cancer.  In addition, herbal medicines which have a specific affinity for the intestines are used here, so that treatment is targeted to the colorectal cancer.  In addition, herbal medicines are also given which destroy any cancer cells present in the blood or the lymphatic circulation, so that the spread of the cancer to other parts of the body can be prevented.  If colorectal cancer has metastasized to other parts of the body, treatment is then given according to the specific organ affected.

Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory agents are also used in high doses so as to boost the immune status of the affected individual, so that the immune system of the patient starts helping in the fight against the cancer.  Immunomodulation also helps the affected individual to maintain strength and stamina, and to carry on day-to-day activities at a normal or near-normal level.  Depending upon the staging of the cancer, most individuals affected with colon cancer require treatment for about six to nine months, in order to bring about a complete remission of the cancer.  However, more treatment may be required in order to prevent a recurrence of the condition by destroying all the cancer cells present in the blood circulation.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of colorectal cancer.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a medical condition caused by a gradual degeneration of the nerves of the central nervous system, usually resulting as an auto immune disorder due to auto immune dysfunction of the body.  Genetic factors also play a major role in causing this condition.  Multiple sclerosis includes several disease types such as a relapsing -- remitting type, a primary progressive type, and a secondary progressive type.  Symptoms of multiple sclerosis include visual disturbances, muscular spasm, numbness and weakness, loss of sensation, speech impediments, tremors, giddiness, cognitive defects, depression, an aggravation of symptoms with the application of heat or local massage.  Pregnancy appears to reduce the number of attacks in female individuals affected with multiple sclerosis.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for multiple sclerosis is basically aimed at treating the degeneration of the central nervous system, which is the root cause of this condition.  In addition, since this disease is an auto immune disorder, auto immune dysfunction of the body needs to be corrected aggressively with the use of Ayurvedic immunomodulatory herbal medicines.  A combination of these two treatments helps in treating multiple sclerosis successfully.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the central nervous system and help to strengthen and regenerate the nerve cells as well as the neurotransmitters acting between the nerve cells, are used in high doses for prolonged periods in order to bring about a reversal of the pathology of multiple sclerosis.

Local treatment in the form of the application of medicated herbal oils followed by steam fomentation usually helps in disorders of the central nervous system; however, some patients of multiple sclerosis may not tolerate this treatment.  Oral medication in order to stop the degeneration of the central nervous system as well as to bring about a regeneration of all the nerve cells, therefore, forms the mainstay of treatment for multiple sclerosis.  Treatment needs to be continued regularly for about six to nine months in order to completely reverse the symptoms and bring the affected individual to normal or near normal.

Multiple sclerosis is an affliction for which there is no known modern treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can bring about a significant improvement or cure for this condition, provided treatment is taken regularly for the recommended duration, according to the severity of the symptoms in the affected individual.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of multiple sclerosis.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com 

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Marfan Syndrome

Marfan syndrome is an inherited condition in which a gene determining the structure of fibrinill, a protein important for the formation of connective tissue, is defective.  The gene dysfunction can cause different types of symptoms of differing severity which can affect almost all the body systems including the skeleton, eyes, heart, medicines, nervous system, skin, and lungs.  The modern management for Marfan syndrome is mostly supportive and symptomatic.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Marfan syndrome is aimed at giving symptomatic treatment for the presenting problems in the affected individual, as well as treating the root cause of the condition.  The affected individual is examined closely for a dysfunction of the systems of the body, especially the cardiovascular system, the skin, and the joints.  Specific treatment is given for the presenting symptoms of dysfunctional organs and systems.  In addition, since the primary disorder related to Marfan syndrome is a dysfunction of the connective tissue, Ayurvedic herbal medicines which target the connective tissue are used specifically in high doses and for prolonged periods.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the blood, the muscle, as well as the fat tissue are used together; a combination of these medicines act on the connective tissue.  The combined action of these medicines is to help remove the flaccidity and weakness of the connective tissue, and give strength and tensile capacity to the connective tissue at the microcellular level for all the affected organs.  This treatment gradually reduces organ and system dysfunction, and helps the affected individual to gain muscular strength and tone, and improved muscular coordination and movement.

Treatment for Marfan syndrome is mostly in the form of oral medication, with the use of Ayurvedic herbal medicines on a prolonged basis, usually about six to nine months.  Treatment for this duration usually helps most individuals affected with Marfan syndrome to improve their quality of life and to gain efficiency and confidence for day-to-day activities.  Localised treatment in the form of application of medicated oils on the entire body is also done in order to supplement the oral treatment.  Local application of oils can be followed by hot fomentation with medicated steam. Such treatments help to improve the overall results obtained with Ayurvedic herbal treatment.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be efficiently utilised in the management and treatment of Marfan syndrome.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Hepatoma

Hepatoma is the most common type of liver cancer, and is usually seen in individuals with chronic infections of the liver, long-standing cirrhosis and certain type of infections with food fungi.  The symptoms of hepatoma commonly include abdominal pain, weight loss, and a large mass in the right upper side of the abdomen.  The modern treatment of hepatoma usually includes surgery and chemotherapy.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for hepatoma includes treatment of the primary tumour, treatment for preventing the spread of the tumour to other parts of the body, and giving treatment to boost the immune status of the affected individual.  Medicines which are usually used to treat uncontrolled growth and multiplication of the body cells - a hallmark of cancer - are used in high doses.  In addition, medicines which have a specific action on the liver as well as the parts surrounding the liver, are also used so that treatment is targeted specifically at the hepatoma.  Since hepatoma is an aggressive tumour with significant morbidity and mortality, high dose treatment on an aggressive basis needs to be given in order to control the tumour and help the affected individual get a remission from the condition.

In addition to the above-mentioned treatment, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used which act on the liver, the spleen, as well as the blood and the lymphatic circulation, so as to prevent the cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body.  This is especially significant in individuals affected with hepatoma, since the liver has a very rich blood supply as compared to other parts of the body.  If the affected individual presents with some known metastases, these secondary tumours have to be treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a known specific action on the affected organs.

Treatment is also given to boost the immune status of the affected individual, so that the body is assisted in its fight against the cancer.  Ayurvedic immunomodulatory herbal agents are used in high doses in order to bring about a rejuvenation of the immune system of the affected individual.  This helps in maintaining the patient with sufficient strength and stamina to fight the cancer, as well as to carry on day-to-day activities.  Most people affected with hepatoma need aggressive Ayurvedic herbal treatment for about six to nine months, in order to treat the cancer and cure it completely.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the treatment and management of hepatoma.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Erythema Multiforme

Erythema Multiforme, also known as Stevens - Johnson syndrome, is a medical disorder of the skin and mucous membranes and is characterized by red skin lesions covering about 10 to 30% of the body surface area.  The lesions start really healing after about 7 days, but may have a tendency to recur.  While the mild presentation of the disease is known as Erythema Multiforme, the severe involvement, covering about 30% of the surface area of the skin, is known as Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, which is associated with a more severe morbidity and mortality.  A disturbed immunity is believed to be responsible for the occurrence of Erythema Multiforme or toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Erythema Multiforme as well as for toxic epidermal necrolysis is aimed at treating the skin lesions as well as correcting the pathology of the conditions.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a specific action on the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, as well as the mucous membranes are used in high doses so as to bring about a rapid relief from the lesions.  The herbal medicines used for this condition have an anti-inflammatory as well as a soothing action on the capillaries present below the skin.  These medicines heal the damage and bring about a rapid resolution of the lesions.  Toxic epidermal necrolysis needs to be treated more aggressively because of its serious nature.

Since the root cause of the condition is a dispute disturbed immunity, Ayurvedic herbal immunomodulatory medicines are used in high uses in order to rapidly correct the immune status of the affected individual.  This brings about a rapid response for all the symptoms of Erythema multiforme as well as toxic epidermal necrolysis.  Once the lesions start healing, other Ayurvedic herbal medicines are added to strengthen the connective tissue of the skin and mucous membranes as well as the blood vessels supplying these areas.  Most patients affected with Erythema multiforme need treatment for about four to eight weeks in order to complete recover from this condition.  Individuals affected with toxic epidermal necrolysis may require treatment for about four to six months.  Prolonged treatment is essential in order to bring about a complete healing as well as prevent relapse after discontinuation of therapy.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and treatment of Erythema multiforme as well as toxic epidermal necrolysis.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Cushing's Syndrome

Cushing's syndrome is a medical condition which typically displays the side effects of high dose and chronic steroid therapy.  Long-term exposure to high levels of cortisol hormone produce the classical signs of Cushing's syndrome which include a fatty hump between the shoulders, a rounded face, stretch marks on the skin, high blood pressure, bone loss, and diabetes.  Cushing's syndrome is caused by prolonged use of steroid medications, pituitary gland or an ectopic ACTH secreting tumour, and a primary adrenal gland disease.  The modern management of this condition includes discontinuation of steroids, surgery, radiation therapy, and oral medications.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Cushing's syndrome involves treating the symptoms of the disease as well as treating the cause of the condition, if known.  Herbal medicines which reduce oedema and retention of water in the body are used in the appropriate doses so as to reduce body oedema and high blood pressure.  Herbal medicines and herbo mineral combinations which strengthen bone are used to correct the bone loss.  Herbal antidiabetic medicines are used to treat diabetes, if present.

If the cause of Cushing's syndrome is a tumour of the pituitary gland and brain, or adrenal gland, Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act specifically on the brain tissue and on the adrenal gland are used in high doses in order to treat the tumour.  Medicines which act on the blood as well as the lymphatic circulation are also used so as to bring about an early resolution of the tumour as well as of the symptoms related to Cushing's syndrome.  The high levels of cortisol are brought down by flushing the hormone from the circulatory system with the help of herbal medicines, either through the gastrointestinal system or through the kidneys and the urinary tract.

Depending upon the severity and cause of Cushing's syndrome, individuals affected with this disorder need treatment for about six months to eighteen months.  However, with regular Ayurvedic herbal treatment, almost all patients affected with Cushing's syndrome recover completely.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com