Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer usually seen in the Western population.  Men are affected nearly twice as much as women and this condition is seen mostly in the elderly population.  Basal cell carcinoma typically appears on the exposed part of skin and is usually slow growing and rarely spreads to other parts of the body.  Exposure to sunlight, artificial ultraviolet light, radiation, and arsenic exposure, as well as decreased immunity are factors which predispose to the occurrence of basal cell carcinoma.

Basal cell carcinoma is usually treated with surgical removal of the tumor, which usually is successful in eradicating the disease.  However, the chances for a recurrence within the next five years are nearly 50%.  All patients affected with basal cell carcinoma therefore need regular and periodic screening in order to detect recurrence in a timely manner.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be utilised for the management of basal cell carcinoma in individuals where there is a recurrence of the condition, or where the carcinoma does not respond to conventional treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines can be utilised both orally as well as in the form of local application of herbal ointments and pastes.  Oral medication is given to boost the immunity of the body as well as to treat the growth of the tumor, prevent its spread, as well as to prevent a recurrence of the condition.  Ayurvedic treatment needs to be given for at least four to six months in order to completely cure this condition and significantly reduce the chances for a recurrence.

It is important to be alert for a spread of the tumor to other internal organs.  Metastases need to be detected in a timely manner and treated aggressively, in order to reduce the morbidity and mortality resulting from such a situation.  Overall, a majority of people affected with basal cell carcinoma can be treated very well either with conventional treatment or with Ayurvedic Herbal treatment.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Aortic Dissection

Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which the aorta, that is the main blood vessel supplying blood from the heart to the whole body, develops a tear in its wall, which may gradually go on eroding till it ruptures out into the body.  The aortic wall complete rupture can be fatal.  This condition requires immediate surgical treatment in order to save life.  Aortic dissection is usually caused because of very high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, valvular heart defects, and certain genetic diseases.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be used in the management of aortic dissection if imminent rupture of the aortic wall is not considered likely, and the patient is unfit for surgery.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used with two aim in mind.  The first is to give immediate symptomatic treatment to prevent further deterioration of the aortic wall and to prevent a catastrophe in the form of aortic rupture.  The second is to treat the known causes for the condition, so that further deterioration of the medical condition can be halted.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines are therefore given to control high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, as well as to minimize valvular defects of the heart.

In addition , Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given which strengthen the aortic wall and the different layers of the aorta.  Herbal medicines improve the tissue of the aorta and soothe inflammation within the tear in the aortic wall.  In addition, other herbal medicines are given which begin to repair the damage sustainedby the aortic wall and heal the tear in the wall of the artery.  This process takes time, and typically, most people affected with aortic dissection may need to take Ayurvedic herbal medicines for about four to six months.  Ayurvedic treatment minimizes the risk of life to patients affected with aortic dissection.  However, in order to avoid the risk of mortality, the patient needs to remain under the regular care and supervision of a cardiac surgeon.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Congestive Cardiac Failure (CCF)

A normal heart provides oxygenated blood to the entire body and also keeps all the cells of the body healthy and nourished.  Congestive cardiac failure, also known as congestive heart failure is a condition in which the unhealthy heart is not able to keep up its pumping action in the required manner.  The common symptoms of CCF include fatigue, breathlessness, edema of the lower limbs, increased urination, and decreased appetite.  A simple x-ray of the chest shows an enlarged heart.  CCF can be caused by related medical conditions such as heart attack, high blood pressure, diseases of the valves of the heart, and long-term alcohol and drug abuse.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment of CCF includes symptomatic treatment to strengthen the heart as well as treatment of the known causes for the condition.  Alcohol and drug abuse needs to be discontinued at the earliest, in order to prevent further damage to the heart.  High blood pressure and diseases of the heart valves need to be treated, since these medical conditions over-exert the heart.  Once the known causes of CCF have been controlled or treated, Ayurvedic herbo-mineral medicines are used in order to strengthen the heart muscles and improve oxygen supply to the heart.  These medicines significantly improve the working capacity of the heart as well as its efficiency, in spite of the damage sustained by the heart.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment of CCF needs to be continued for at least four to six months in order to bring about significant improvement in individuals affected with CCF.  The advantage of Ayurvedic herbal medicines is that these not only bring about an improvement in the working efficiency of the heart, but these changes are also maintained over time, so that the patient continues to experience the benefits even after discontinuing the medicines.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus bring about dramatic improvement in patients affected with CCF.

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 Piles

Piles is a medical condition in which the affected individual experiences small bulging growths from the anus which cause itching, bleeding and pain.  These growths are made up of muscular tissue and elastic fibers from the anal wall and also contain blood vessels.  These are known as piles or hemorrhoids.  Any medical condition which exerts prolonged pressure on the abdomen can cause piles.  Chronic constipation is one of the commonest causes of piles, while pregnancy, chronic diarrhea and dysentery, and pelvic tumors are also known causes for this condition.  Piles can be either internally situated in the anal canal, or can be externally visible on the skin surrounding the anal sphincter.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment for piles is aimed at treating the known cause for this condition and also giving symptomatic treatment for the piles. Chronic constipation being the commonest cause and being the one physical condition which creates and maintains the piles growth, needs to be treated first in order to get good results in the management of piles.  The affected individual is advised regular intake of large quantities of water, and fresh fruits and vegetables, which provide high fiber content and thereby contribute in increasing stool bulk.  This in turn facilitates regular and normal bowel evacuation, and eliminates the root cause of piles.  Individuals who suffer from constipation in spite of adopting the right eating habits should be given simple herbal laxatives which facilitate normal bowel evacuation and are not habit forming.

In addition, the piles growth also needs to be treated with appropriate medicines.  Herbal medicines act on the anal canal and strengthen the muscular tissue as well as the elastic fibers in this area; this leads to a retraction of the bulge inside the anal canal and the piles growth is thereby cured.  Treatment for piles is normally required for about two to four months in order to get good results.  The dosage of Ayurvedic herbal medicines depends upon the severity of the condition in affected individuals.  Local application of Ayurvedic herbal ointments is also recommended.  These ointments are soothing in nature and reduce local pain, burning, and bleeding.  They also contribute in healing the piles growths.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus very effective in the management and treatment of piles and can avoid surgery in most people affected with this condition.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Herpes Zoster

Herpes zoster is also known as shingles and is characterized by a painful rash seen in one half of the body, usually in the skin area supplied by a particular nerve.  The symptoms of herpes zoster include pain, followed by a rash which starts oozing and then crusts over a period of one or two weeks.  The pain of herpes zoster is an important aspect of this medical condition and usually lasts for prolonged periods ranging from one to several months.  This pain can be burning, throbbing or stabbing in nature, and may be severe enough to drastically affect the individual’s day to day life and work schedule.  At the onset of herpes zoster, there may be other symptoms such as headache, fever, body ache and fatigue.

Herpes zoster needs to be treated aggressively right from its onset, in order to prevent its complications, among which post herpetic neuralgia is the most significant one.  Herpes zoster is also significant as it is a known opportunistic infection normally seen in patients affected with HIV and AIDS.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a known anti-viral action are used in high doses to control this infection at the earliest.  Localized treatment in the form of Ayurvedic herbal pastes can be utilised to treat the rash, oozing and crusting.  Local treatment can bring relief from the burning and itchy sensation which is commonly felt in the rash area.

In addition to anti-viral medicines, Ayurvedic herbal medicines which act on the nervous system and nerve cells have to be utilised in high doses, in order to bring about a soothing action so as to help the damaged nerves regenerate and repair at the earliest possible.  Medicines are also required to control the pain, which is the commonest presentation in most affected individuals.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment is usually required for about eight to twelve weeks in order to completely treat herpes zoster and prevent its complications.  Any individual who presents with post herpetic neuralgia has to be given separate treatment for the pain as well as for healing of the damage nerve.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be utilised to completely cure herpes zoster infection and its complications.

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 Herpes Simplex

Herpes simplex is a viral infection affecting the skin and mucosa of the mouth, face, and genitals.  Herpes simplex infection, also known as a cold sore, usually occurs in people with decreased immunity.  Blisters are accompanied by itching and pain, swollen lymph glands, and fever.  Herpes simplex infection can be recurrent due to infections, stress, trauma, exposure to ultraviolet rays, and decrease in immunity.  The blisters in herpes simplex usually heal in a week or two.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment of herpes simplex involves the use of anti-viral herbal medicines which act on the herpes simplex virus and inactivate it.  In addition, these medicines also heal the herpes simplex lesions and bring about a cure of the condition.  Anti-viral herbal medicines also serve a double purpose of improving the body immunity and preventing further infection, so that recurrences are seldom seen after a full course of treatment with Ayurvedic herbal medicines.  Treatment can be given both in the form of local applications of herbal pastes or medicated oils, as well as the use of oral medication.  Affected individuals who are known to have a highly compromised immune status can also be given additional herbal medicines to boost the immunity of the body.

Herpes simplex is known to be one of the opportunistic infections in the manifestation of HIV and AIDS.  Aggressive treatment of herpes simplex can reduce the suffering of the affected individual to a considerable extent, and reduce treatment time.  For example, herpes simplex infection of the mouth can cause severe pain and an inability to eat, chew, or swallow food.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment in the form of local application and oral medication can bring about relief for this condition within two to three days.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment thus has a significant contribution in the treatment and management of herpes simplex.

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 Cataract

Cataract is an age related opacification of the natural lens which is present inside the eye.  This lens helps to focus incoming light onto the retina, so that clear vision can be obtained. Cataract is formed due to loss of proteins in the lens caused by age related processes.  Cataract can also be caused as a result of eye inflammation, excessive exposure to ultraviolet sun rays, eye surgery, diabetes, excessive smoking, the use of certain drugs, and may also be a congenital condition.  Symptoms of cataract include blurred vision, increased shortsightedness, double vision, and difficulty in withstanding light glare.

The formation of cataract inside the eye can be seen right from the time it starts maturing, especially when an aged patient starts complaining of diminishing vision.  A normal lens is completely clear and is not visible to the naked eye; however, a mature cataract is visible as an opaque circle.  A mature cataract is usually treated in the modern system of medicine by surgical removal and replacement with a synthetic lens.  However, Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be utilised in the prevention of cataract formation, and also for delaying a full maturation of the cataract.  For this purpose, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used which provide nourishment to the inner parts of the eye, including the lens.  This keeps the inner environment of the eye healthy and prevents the effects of ageing.  In addition, other herbal medicines which remove toxins and accumulated debris from the eye are used, in order to delay age related changes within the eye.

Herbal medicines are also used to keep the body healthy and delay the generalised process of ageing within the body.  Along with healthy lifestyle and a nourishing diet, such medicines contribute in delaying ageing in general for the entire body.  Such herbal medicines are equally useful in preventing not only cataract but also other age related medical conditions and complications of the eye.  Ayurvedic medicated herbal drops can also be used to keep the eyes healthy.  It should however, be kept in mind that surgery and lens implantation is the best treatment option for a mature cataract.

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