Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral infection caused by the Chikungunya virus which is transmitted through mosquito bites.  Individuals under stress, children, and pregnant women are more prone to complications when afflicted with Chikungunya.  The symptoms in this medical condition include high fever, severe headache, chills, rash, nausea and vomiting, muscular pain, and severe pain with swelling in joints.  The Chikungunya virus can be very infective and disabling, and can affect large populations at a time.  People affected with this condition usually continue to have symptoms for several weeks or even several months.

The Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Chikungunya consists of giving symptomatic treatment for the fever and also using Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have an anti-viral action and which control the Chikungunya virus.  Medicines are given to control fever and body ache, as well as chills and rash.  Medicines are also given to control nausea and vomiting and other symptoms commonly seen in this medical condition.  More importantly, aggressive treatment is given for the swollen and painful joints which are characteristic of Chikungunya, and which persist for a long time, often disabling the patient considerably.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which reduce pain, control the inflammation and reduce swelling in the joints, are used in high doses in order to bring about a fast and significant relief for the painful joints.  Oral medication is supplemented with the use of local treatment in the form of herbal ointments and medicated oils.  Local hot fomentation is also applied on the affected joints in order to give faster relief from pain and swelling.

Lastly, Ayurvedic herbal medicines which have a strong anti-viral action are used in the treatment of Chikungunya in order to inactivate this virus and prevent its replication and spread.  These treatments help to control the fever as well as other symptoms and complications, and also prevent community spread of this condition.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be continued for about 4 to 12 weeks in order to completely treat this condition as well as its complications.

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

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)

Benign prostatic hypertrophy, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland in men, which occurs with natural ageing.  The growth of the prostate gland causes constriction of the urethra, causing symptoms such as slower passage and dribbling of urine.  This condition is usually treated with medications or surgery.

While commencing treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy, it is important to rule out any cancerous growth of the prostate gland.  Once malignancy has been ruled out, Ayurvedic herbal medicines can be given which have an anti-inflammatory effect and also gradually reduce the size of the prostate.  As the prostate gland reduces in size, the obstruction to the flow of urine reduces, and urine flow reverts to normal. The advantage of using Ayurvedic herbal medicines in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy is that these medicines can be used on a long-term basis even in the elderly population without any risk of serious adverse effects.

The additional advantage of Ayurvedic herbal medicines is that, while these medicines have a curative effect on benign prostatic hyper trophy, these medicines also act equally well on the kidneys and help these organs to function at an optimum level.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines need to be used for a period of about three to six months, so as to completely cure patients affected with benign prostatic hypertrophy.  A full course of treatment also helps prevent recurrence of the condition even after completely stopping all medicines.  Most Ayurvedic herbal medicines which are useful in benign prostatic hypertrophy also act as immunomodulatory agents and therefore bring about a feeling of well-being in patients affected with this condition, who are usually from the elderly population.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilised in the management and complete treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory condition of the intestines which is said to be caused mainly due to a family history of the disease or a severely immunocompromised status.  Ulcerative colitis is more common in the tropical and sub tropical areas, while Crohn's disease is seen more in Europe and United States.  In ulcerative colitis, ulceration in the intestine is seen most in the mucosa of the large intestine and rectum.  This condition presents with symptoms like chronic diarrhoea, pain in the abdomen, blood in the stool, ulceration in the intestines, reduced appetite and weight loss.

The Ayurvedic treatment of ulcerative colitis consists of giving symptomatic treatment as well as treating the root cause of the disease.  Pain in abdomen, chronic diarrhoea, and blood in the stool is treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines which help in digestion of food, and regulate the forward movement of the intestines. Ayurvedic herbal medicines are used to treat the inflammation in the intestines, to heal the ulceration, and bring the intestinal mucosa back to normal.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines which strengthen the intestinal mucosa, and build up the normal cellular structure of the intestinal walls are used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.  Regular treatment for about two to three months is usually sufficient to bring about a significant healing of the inflammation and ulceration in the intestines, which is usually seen in ulcerative colitis.

In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also given to normalize and boost the immune status of the affected patients.  These treat the root cause of the disease and help in early resolution of the symptoms as well as bring about a complete reversal of the pathology of ulcerative colitis.  A complete course of symptomatic treatment as well as immunomodulation treatment helps in preventing further recurrences of this condition.  Overall, a patient with severe ulcerative colitis may require treatment from about four to six months, in order to be completely cured of this condition.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Tendinitis

Tendinitis is a medical condition in which there is pain, inflammation and swelling of the tendons in the body.  A tendon is a tough, fibrous chord which attaches muscles to nearby bones.  Tendinitis usually results from over use, injury and inflammation of the tendons.  Tendinitis in different locations produces typical, specific types of pain such as tennis elbow of the outer side of the elbow, Achilles tendinitis just over the heel, adductor tendinitis in the pelvis, patellar tendinitis below the knee cap, and rotator cuff tendinitis in the shoulder joint.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for tendinitis consists of giving symptomatic treatment for the condition.  This involves using herbal medicines to reduce the pain, swelling, and inflammation in the tendon.  Anti-inflammatory herbal medicines are used on a long-term basis in order to reduce the swelling in the tendon.  Along with oral medications, local treatment can also be given in order to bring about faster relief from the symptoms.  Local treatment is in the form of ointments and pastes of herbal medicines.  After application of the ointments, hot fomentation is given on the affected part.  This reduces pain and swelling considerably in a short span of time.  The oral medication is to help reduce the chronic inflammation, heal the damaged tendon, and strengthen both the tendon as well as the attached muscles.

Depending upon the severity of the condition, individuals affected with tendinitis need to take treatment from about one to three months, in order to bring about a complete resolution of the tendinitis.  In the initial phases, rest may be advised for a short period; however, in the long run, graded exercises and physio-therapy are recommended in order to bring about a complete resolution of the symptoms and heal the condition.  Over use of the joints has to be avoided, especially in professional, competitive, and occupational settings.

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

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Gall Bladder Colic

Gall bladder colic, also known as biliary colic or cholecystitis, is an inflammation of the gall bladder which usually results from chronic obstruction of the common bile duct.  This condition causes symptoms like pain in the right side of the abdomen, nausea and vomiting, and fever.  Female white individuals in their 30s and 40s are usually susceptible to this condition.  An acute attack of gall bladder colic usually requires hospitalization since the acute and severe inflammation can result in gangrene and perforation of the gall bladder.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is useful in individuals who have recurrent gall bladder colic and who do not wish to opt for surgery or are unfit for surgery.  Herbal medicines are given to reduce the inflammation in the gall bladder as well as to dissolve the impacted stones in the common bile duct.  This results in a reduction of the symptoms like pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting and fever.  Herbal medicines which act on the liver, the gall bladder, and the common bile  are given on a long-term basis, usually from three to six months.  These medicines help in a normalization and correction of the liver cells so that they start secreting bile to an optimum level.  These medicines also help to liquefy bile to the desired proportion, and prevent sludge formation in the gall bladder.  In addition, herbal medicines are also given which have a strong action on the gall stones and help break-up the existing impacted stones in the common bile duct.

These treatments help to dissolve the gall stones which have caused the gall bladder colic, and also help to prevent a recurrence of the condition.  Regular and prolonged treatment is given for several months till the affected individual is completely relieved of the symptoms, and no recurrence of the pain is observed.  The medicines are then gradually tapered off and stopped completely.  In order to prevent recurrences, adequate dietary advice needs to be given; for example avoiding alcohol binges and regular intake of fatty foods.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is just very effective in the management and treatment of recurrent gall bladder colic.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel diseases which causes symptoms like chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain, blood in the stool, ulceration of intestines, reduced appetite and weight loss, and in advanced cases, formation of fistulas and abscesses.  Young white patients staying in urban areas and with a family history of the disease, or history of smoking, are more at risk for Crohn's disease.  This disease occurs in patches inside the digestive tract and can often involve the entire tissue of the intestines.  Crohn's disease is usually treated in the modern system of medicine with steroids, anti- inflammatory drugs, and immune suppressant medicines; however, the response to these medicines is not very encouraging.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are very effective in the treatment and correction of digestive tract abnormalities.  Herbal medicines reduce inflammation in the intestines, improve digestive secretions, help in the digestion, and also optimize absorption of digested food elements.  Herbal medicines also aid in normal bowel evacuation.  In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines also treat inflammation and heal ulceration in the intestines.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment is therefore very effective in the treatment and cure of chronic conditions of the intestinal tract such as Crohn's disease.

In addition, Ayurvedic herbal medicines boost the immune status of the affected individual, which is mostly compromised in Crohn's disease.  Immune regulation of the body helps in prompt healing of the ulceration in the intestines and prevents complications like fistulas and abscesses.  Ayurvedic herbal medicines also remove toxins generated in the blood of affected individuals.  In addition, herbal medicines aid in digestion and absorption of food, and therefore help the affected individual to gradually put on weight.  Most people affected with Crohn's disease usually require Ayurvedic herbal treatment from about four to six months, depending upon the severity of the condition, and the immune status of the patient.  Overall, almost all people affected with this disease recover completely from the condition provided they take regular treatment.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is thus very effective in the management and treatment of Crohn's disease.

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 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a group of symptoms which last for six months or more.  The syndrome includes symptoms such as loss of memory, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, muscular pain, joint pain without inflammation, headache, loss of sleep, and extreme exhaustion.  This syndrome usually affects people in their 40s and 50s, and is seen more in women.  This medical condition results from the after effects of a virus infection, inflammation of the nervous system, hormonal disturbances, or an immune-compromised status.  It is important to rule out specific infections like tuberculosis, HIV and malignancy; diagnosis of this syndrome is mostly by excluding all other known diseases.  Chronic fatigue syndrome, by its very chronic nature, results in social isolation, depression, loss of working hours, and severe life style restrictions.

Chronic fatigue syndrome can be treated with Ayurvedic herbal medicines both symptomatically as well as to correct the likely causes for the condition.  Medicines which strengthen the central nervous system as well as treat possible inflammation are used on a long-term basis.  In addition, medicines which stimulate all the systems of the body as well as the important organs are used, so as to improve the body function to an optimum level and bring about a feeling of well-being, vigor, and vitality.  Some individuals affected with this condition may also need mild sedatives in order to reduce sleeplessness.  Anti-inflammatory Ayurvedic herbal medicines are also used in order to treat enlarged lymph nodes, sore throat, and muscular and joint pains.

In addition, herbal medicines which boost the immunity of the body, increase appetite, as well as remove toxins from the blood are used so as to treat chronic fatigue syndrome completely and prevent a recurrence of this condition.  Most individuals affected with this syndrome need treatment for about three to six months, depending upon the severity and causes of the condition.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be utilised to completely treat and cure chronic fatigue syndrome.

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