Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Liver Failure

The liver is an important organ of the body and is primarily useful in the digestion process as well as for the detoxification of substances harmful to the body. This organ has a substantial capacity for retaining its functionality even with extensive damage; however,   prolonged and heavy alcohol, drug and medicinal abuse, infections and trauma can ultimately result in liver failure. Modern medicines have little to offer in order to prevent liver failure or heal the damage done to the liver. Liver transplantation is offered to people with complete liver failure; however, there are various related problems like availability of a liver graft, surgical risks, and compatibility as well as organ-rejection issues.

Ayurvedic medicines have a definite advantage in the treatment of liver failure, since there are many herbal medicines which act directly on the liver. The plethora of widely available ‘Ayurvedic liver tonics’ are sufficient proof of this. Herbal medicines act on the liver cells to treat both infection as well as inflammation. These medicines also significantly reduce scarring and permanent liver damage, if used in a timely manner. The medicines also improve blood flow to the liver, in addition to increasing the liver secretions, mainly bile.

Patients with established liver failure benefit from Ayurvedic medicines since these improve appetite, reduce complications like oesophageal varices, and accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. The sluggish liver also starts performing in a better fashion in order to reduce accumulated toxins within the body. Ayurvedic medicines also help in the detoxification process by aiding elimination through the urinary system as well as the gastrointestinal system. Symptoms of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, and itching are also significantly reduced or eradicated completely. Patients with advanced liver failure also exhibit involvement of the nervous system. Ayurvedic medicines can also treat these symptoms, and prevent further complications like convulsions and coma.

It is important to note that positive results are directly related to how quickly Ayurvedic treatment is instituted in established liver failure. Patients who benefit from treatment and achieve some physical stability need to take stock of their lives and try to make significant lifestyle changes, in order to avoid the known causes of liver failure.

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 MDR and XDR Tuberculosis

MDR tuberculosis stands for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, while the term XDR stands for extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis. These medical conditions are of serious concern in the current world-wide scenario related to tuberculosis treatment. An increasingly large number of patients affected with tuberculosis have shown no improvement with the current standard regimens for tuberculosis treatment. This is gradually creating a situation where the tuberculosis bacilli are gradually becoming treatment resistant. This situation will significantly increase the mortality from this disease, and may drastically alter the current known prognosis of this disease.

The modern treatment of MDR and XDR tuberculosis employs the use of several second line and third line anti-bacterial agents which, in addition to being very costly, are also highly toxic. Therapy with these drugs is therefore a very tricky issue, and results shown so far have not been very promising. The use of Ayurvedic medicines, either as additional therapy or as stand-alone drugs, has assumed considerable importance in the treatment of MDR and XDR tuberculosis.

The role of Ayurvedic medicines in the treatment of resistant tuberculosis is many-fold. These medicines act directly on the tuberculosis bacilli and render them inactive. These medicines also improve both the local as well as general immunity of the body, so that the weakened response of the body to the bacterial onslaught is strengthened, and the inflammatory response is inhibited or prevented altogether. Ayurvedic medicines also help the body to repair the damage done by the tuberculosis infection. The toxic effects of modern medicines on the liver, kidneys and other organs can be prevented or minimised, and the organs can be helped to repair themselves. Ayurvedic medicines also help to revitalise the body and improve weight.

Ayurvedic treatment, given for about six months, can thus help to give a new lease of life to people affected with MDR and XDR tuberculosis.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for HIV/AIDS

HIV infection is a medical condition denoting infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. As this infection progresses, the virus effectively weakens and disables the immunity of the body, rendering it susceptible to multiple infections. The infection gradually culminates into full-blown AIDS, which has specific definition criteria according to WHO guidelines.

The modern treatment of HIV/AIDS consists of anti-retroviral medicines which inactivate the virus at various stages of its growth and propagation within the host environment; however, most of these medicines are highly toxic and do not completely eradicate the virus. While treatment costs have come down considerably, there is no cure, and multiple combinations of these medicines to synergise efficacy only result in increased costs and toxicity.

Ayurvedic medicines are very effective in controlling the HIV virus, preventing its multiplication, improving the body immunity, and actually treating various problems related to HIV infection. While modern antibiotics can better handle bacterial opportunistic infections, Ayurvedic medicines are more superior for immune-modulation, and for repairing the damage to various important organs and systems such as the heart, liver, kidneys, and the nervous system and gastrointestinal system.

People with severe and advanced HIV infection, such as full-blown AIDS, can be very well managed with Ayurvedic treatment. Patients with a CD4 count of less than 5 can be maintained for several years with Ayurvedic herbomineral treatment. Complicated conditions like advanced nervous system involvement, including conditions like speech and hearing loss, semi-comatose state, and coma have been treated successfully with Ayurvedic medicines. Chronic diarrhoea and severe body wasting can also be treated successfully with Ayurvedic medicines.

Ayurvedic treatment can thus prove to be a boon in the treatment of advanced HIV/AIDS. Scientific, long-term studies are the need of the hour in order to validate these results in a large number of patients, in order to give respectability and credibility to this system of medicine.

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

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is a medical condition in which an affected individual has recurrent episodes of sneezing and running nose, usually after exposure to known allergens like dust, changing weather, damp locations and pets etc. This is a fairly common condition, and though not considered serious, can lead to considerable absenteeism from the workplace or school. The modern treatment of this condition is with anti-histaminic drugs and mucous-membrane stabilising sprays and medicines.

In spite of the availability of such modern medicines, many affected individuals continue to be severely affected with this problem, and can experience frustrating recurrences. Ayurvedic medicines have a special role to play in the treatment of this condition. Several Ayurvedic medicines can be used to give symptomatic relief of symptoms; the same medicines when used for 6-8 weeks can help to considerably reduce the frequency of recurrence of this condition, even after exposure to known allergens. Ayurvedic medicines reduce nasal congestion, inflammation, infection, and also help in repairing the damage to the mucous membrane of the nose and throat. The mucous membrane has microscopic hair known as cilia, which can be regenerated so that they start working effectively to reduce infection and inflammation in the entire respiratory tract.

Various medicated oils are used as local applications in the nose, and help to reduce frequent episodes of sneezing and watering of nose. The advantage of the regular use of such medicines is that they also treat nasal polyps, and provide additional benefits in the form of thickening and blackening of scalp hair, reduced hair fall, and prevent a deterioration of vision. Several Ayurvedic medicines can also be used as courses of two or three months to treat allergic rhinitis, recurrent asthma, and chronic bronchitis. People affected with allergic rhinitis may also be suffering from other allergic disorders such as eczema and asthma, and these conditions also need to be treated separately.  

To sum up, allergic rhinitis can be treated quite effectively with Ayurvedic medicines.

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 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which the affected individual is overly concerned about a particular issue to such an extent that it forces him/her to indulge in repetitive behaviour, which the individual recognises is uncalled for. This condition may cause personal distress, family disruptions, and social embarrassment. OCD is usually present in otherwise normal individuals; however, sometimes other symptoms may also be present, suggestive of some underlying psychiatric disorder.

Most individuals affected with OCD usually first approach a psychiatrist for medication; however, other than controlling anxiety, these medicines usually do not offer any substantial relief. Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers some benefit to such people. The advantage of Ayurvedic medicines is that these medicines are safe for long-term use and actually treat the root problem in OCD. The medicines help affected individuals to develop sufficient understanding and will power to control their obsession and curtail their compulsive behaviour. Regular Ayurvedic treatment for 4-6 months gives people affected with OCD sufficient control over their affliction, and allows then freedom to enjoy their lives without the shackles of this affliction.

People who concurrently show signs of some psychiatric disorder need to be treated for that condition too. Treatment for refractory patients can be given in a combined form, with a combination of Ayurvedic medicines and CBT or Ayurvedic medicines combined with modern anti-psychotic drugs. In such situations, regular supervision of a psychiatrist is recommended. However, for nearly 90 % of people with OCD, Ayurvedic medicines and some simple counselling suffice to give significant relief from this condition.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a medical condition characterised by inflammation, swelling, and pain in symmetrical joints, usually involving the smaller joints. This disease typically runs a chronic course, while having a varied long-term outlook. About half of those affected may have mild symptoms, which are usually well controlled with conventional treatment,  one-fourth may have a chronic but limited course, while the remaining one-forth have an aggressive form of the disease, with severe pain and joint disfigurement.

The modern treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is usually with standard, oral anti-inflammatory and pain-killing medications, as well as local applications having the same mode of action. People affected with refractory rheumatoid arthritis are usually put on steroids and immune-suppressant drugs. The response to these medications is usually good to start with; however, the long term benefits are usually limited, while the side effects are substantial and serious. Ayurvedic medicines have a major edge in treating such refractory patients, while limiting the potential side effects.

The aim of Ayurvedic treatment is to reduce the chronic inflammation process related to rheumatoid arthritis, as well as to regulate and regularise the immune system of the body, so that it helps positively in combating the disease. Herbal medicines act on the joint to reduce pain as well as swelling, and work on the joints to help repair the joint structure. Deformities in joints can either be prevented or reduced with the long term use of Ayurvedic medicines. Active Ayurvedic treatment for about 8-18 months is usually sufficient to significantly reduce all associated symptoms even in patients with severe forms of rheumatoid arthritis. Most such patients also have concurrent symptoms related to other auto-immune disorders, especially of the skin and mucous membranes. These symptoms too need to be treated aggressively, in order to bring about a remission of arthritis.

To sum up, Ayurvedic medicines have a major role to play in the treatment of aggressive and refractory types of rheumatoid arthritis.

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Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Pemphigus Vulgaris

Pemphigus vulgaris is a serious and life threatening skin disorder, characterised by vesicular eruptions on the skin and mucous membranes. A disturbed immunity is believed to be responsible for this condition. Pemphigus is treated in the modern system of medicine by pulse therapy of steroids and other immune-suppressant medicines.  The use of steroids and other modern medicines do not usually eradicate the disease completely, and the side-effects of these medicines constitute serious problems of their own. There is therefore no satisfactory treatment for pemphigus vulgaris in the modern system of medicine.

Ayurvedic herbal medicines are very effective in reducing the inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes, and have a soothing effect so that the tendency to form blisters reduces gradually. Both oral as well as local treatment can be utilised to achieve these results. Treatment of the blood tissue has a generalised effect on the skin all over the body, and the rash, oozing, and crusting gradually start subsiding. This part of the treatment has a symptomatic effect on the disease. In addition, treatment is also given with specific herbs so as to strengthen the immune system of the body and regulate its functions, so that it starts fighting for, rather than against, the body.

Once the symptoms have subsided completely, treatment is continued so that the neurological and vascular components of the disease are treated completely. This ensures that the disease does not recur. It is important to note here that while most other skin diseases respond very fast to Ayurvedic treatment, pemphigus vulgaris responds comparatively more slowly. Treatment therefore needs to be taken for a long time with perseverance.  

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