Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Stroke

Paralysis or stroke is a medical condition in which damage or dysfunction of the various parts of the body occurs due to pathology in the brain which results either from a diminished blood supply (80 -- 85%) or bleeding in the brain (15 to 20%).  The blood supply to the brain vessels is usually reduced because of atherosclerosis or blood clots known as emboli.  The symptoms of paralysis or stroke include weakness or paralysis of limbs, paralysis of muscles of the face, difficulty in speaking, coordination problems, giddiness and problems with vision, sudden headache, and loss of consciousness.  Depending upon which part of the brain is affected and how much the severity is, paralysis can result in monoplegia (affecting one limb), hemiplegia (affecting upper and lower limb of one side), and paraplegia (affecting both lower limbs).

Acute paralysis is a medical emergency and usually needs to be treated in the intensive care of hospital in order to avoid serious complications and death.  Once the acute stage has subsided, Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be initiated at the earliest, possibly within three to four days of the paralytic attack so as to obtain maximum benefit from treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment for paralysis or stroke includes both oral medication as well as localized therapy.  Local therapy is in the form of application of medicated oils, fomentation with medicated decoctions, and massage with various herbal ointments and pastes.  Local therapy helps in stimulating neuromuscular junctions and in strengthening muscles and tendons.  This treatment also provides stimulus to the brain and nerves to heal at the earliest.

Oral medication is initially provided to heal the damage in the brain, and to reverse the pathology of the condition.  Since an ischemic attack results in reduced blood supply, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are given to treat atherosclerosis and blood clots if present.  In case of hemorrhagic paralysis, treatment is given to heal and soothe damaged arteries and capillaries.  Further treatment is given to heal damaged nerve cells and to help in the process of regeneration.  Treatment is then continued in order to rehabilitate the affected individual, minimize the damage, and bring about recovery to the maximum extent possible.  Graded exercises and physiotherapy are also a must along with oral medication and massage.

Depending upon the extent and severity of paralysis, most affected individuals usually require treatment for periods ranging from two weeks to six months.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can bring about substantial and significant improvement in people affected with paralysis or stroke.

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 Transient Ischemic Attacks

Transient Ischemic Attack is a medical condition in which there is a temporary paralysis of the body which simulates stroke or paralysis.  However, in a transient ischemic attack, there is no permanent brain damage or damage to the nerves, nerve impulses, and neuromuscular junctions.  This condition usually resolves spontaneously within a few hours.  However, it is a warning signal that something is wrong with the body and needs to be corrected.  If adequate steps are taken for lifestyle changes and medication is instituted for any detected abnormalities such as high blood pressure, increased blood sugar, and increased cholesterol, then further complications like permanent paralysis can be avoided.

The Ayurvedic treatment for transient ischemic attacks deals with the correction and treatment of known causes as well as treatment of the pathophysiology of the condition.  The first and foremost step is to correct the known causes of the condition.  Therefore treatment for hypertension, increased cholesterol, as well as stress is imperative.  In addition, treatment is given to treat the arteries in the brain so as to reduce the pressure within the arteries, to improve the strength of the vascular walls, and to treat abnormalities in the blood which may cause bleeding or reduced supply to the brain.

The advantage of treating transient ischemic attacks is that permanent paralysis of the body can be avoided.  It is therefore important to aggressively treat transient ischemic attacks so as to avoid further complications and permanent damage.  In addition, this clinical condition is more amenable to treatment than actual paralysis.  Modern treatment usually involves giving aspirin, giving anti-hypertensive treatment, and medication to control cholesterol.  These medicines usually prevent transient Ischemic attacks or paralytic attacks resulting from thrombosis; however, there are hardly any medicines which can prevent ischaemia of the brain cells.  Ayurvedic medicines can be successfully used to prevent or treat both situations.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is therefore very important for the management of transient ischemic attacks and paralysis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Stroke or Paralysis

Stroke is a medical condition in which some parts of the brain are damaged either because of a reduced blood supply or due to bleeding vessels in the brain.  This results in impaired movement or loss of movement in the extremities or body parts which are supplied by the defective or damaged parts of the brain.  Stroke or paralysis is a frustrating medical condition and leads to a lifelong physical as well as mental handicap, and the situation is aggravated since there is no clear cut treatment or cure for this condition in the modern system of medicine.  The treatment given in such a condition is mainly supportive, and includes symptomatic treatment for known causes as well as graded exercises or physical rehabilitation.

The Ayurvedic treatment for this condition involves treatment of the known causes, treatment for improving the blood circulation to the brain or reducing the damage done by bleeding vessels.  After the occurrence of stroke, Ayurvedic treatment can be given in order to hasten recovery and improve the functioning of nerves and muscular strength.  Ayurvedic medicines are known to bring about regeneration of damaged nerves and nerve impulses.  In addition, Ayurvedic medicines also act on the neuromuscular junctions to improve neuromuscular coordination and muscular activity.  This treatment consists of oral medication as well as localised massage with medicated oils, after which the impaired parts are treated to fomentation.

Ayurvedic medicines therefore have a definite role to play in the treatment of stroke or paralysis.  This treatment gives a comprehensive improvement for all the symptoms related to paralysis, while also treating the original cause of the condition.  It is also important to treat contributing factors like hypertension, stress, increased cholesterol and other related conditions.  It is important to keep in mind that the results of Ayurvedic treatment in the management of paralysis are best when treatment is instituted within the first two months.  Early treatment usually results in a complete or near complete recovery.  Delayed treatment is still effective, and should be commenced as early as possible, in order to derive maximum benefit from the medicines.  Stroke rehabilitation can therefore be considered to be incomplete without Ayurvedic treatment.  Treatment is usually required for about four months and can dramatically alter the quality of life of affected individuals.

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