Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is also known as atopic eczema or eczema.  This disease causes characteristic inflammation of the skin followed by oozing, crusting and later dryness and fissuring of the skin.  This condition is present both in children as well as in adults; the skin-wise distribution of the disease is different in children as compared to adults.  Individuals who are allergic or have a family atopy (tendency of immediate onset allergic reactions) are usually predisposed to this condition and may also concurrently suffer from other allergic conditions like allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, and food allergies.  Conventional treatment is in the form of local moisturizer applications, and steroids in the form of local application or oral medication.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for atopic dermatitis is aimed at reducing the sensitivity of affected individuals as well as strengthening the skin, subcutaneous tissue, as well as the local muscular structures in the affected lesions.  Herbal treatment is given to treat and strengthen the blood tissue as well as skin and subcutaneous tissue.  Herbal medicines are also given to improve the immunity of the skin as well as general immune status of affected individuals.  Treatment is usually in the form of oral medication supplemented by local applications.  Individuals suffering from very chronic or severe forms of the disease can also be given additional treatment modalities like Panchkarma procedures, which bring about detoxification and purification of affected body tissues.

Depending upon the severity of the disease, Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be given for periods ranging from two to six months.  Almost all individuals affected with the disease can be cured completely.  Affected individuals need to make adequate lifestyle modifications and diet restrictions in order to prevent and avoid aggravation or recurrence of the 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 Aortic regurgitation (AR or AI)

Aortic regurgitation (AR), also known as aortic insufficiency (AI), is a medical condition in which the aortic valve is incompetent and thereby allows a backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.  This may be due to damage to the valves or enlargement of the originating part of the aorta (the aortic root).  This can result from infections, drugs, or diseases like hypertension and chronic autoimmune disorders.  Conventional management involves the use of medicines to control blood pressure and reduce peripheral resistance, thereby reducing the load on the heart.  Long-term AR normally results in enlargement of the left ventricular, symptoms like breathlessness, and in the long run, congestive cardiac failure (CCF).  Surgical treatment involves replacement of the defective valve.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for AR is aimed at treating the known cause of the condition.  Herbal medicines are used in order to reduce any possible chronic infection, improve the functioning of the heart, treat damaged heart muscle as well as damaged and enlarged aortic root, and strengthen the tendons attached to the valves.  A combination of such treatments is helpful in bringing about a gradual improvement in the functioning of the valves, thereby reducing symptoms.  This helps to gradually reduce the load on the overburdened left ventricle and thereby reduces or prevents left ventricular hypertrophy and the long-term risk for congestive heart failure.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment needs to be given for periods ranging from 6 to 12 months in order to bring about significant improvement in patients suffering from AR.  Herbal treatment is completely safe for long-term use and can be used along with conventional modern therapy.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can significantly improve the quality of life of patients suffering from AR and can also improve overall survival, as well as reduce the requirement for surgery.

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 Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)

Auto immune hemolytic anemia, also known in short is AIHA, is a disease related to the blood cells.  Normally red blood cells have a lifespan of 100 to120 days; in this disease the cells get destroyed prematurely within a few days or weeks, and in severe cases may cause acute anemia and require blood transfusions. Affected individuals display symptoms of mild jaundice and anemia.  The liver and spleen may be enlarged.  As the name of this disease suggests, this disease has an auto immune origin.  The dysfunctional auto-immune status may result from infections, drugs and diseases like chronic auto immune disorders and cancers.  Treatment is usually with steroids and immune suppressants; if this does not work, splenectomy is a viable surgical option.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment for AIHA is usually aimed at treating any known cause for the disease.  In addition, medicines which improve the immune status of the body are used in high doses.  Medicines which act on the liver and spleen are also used in high doses.  These medicines need to be given for chronic periods ranging from 8 to 12 months.  A combination of such Ayurvedic medicines gradually helps to improve the blood picture and improve the viable lifespan of red blood cells.  This gradually normalizes the size of the spleen and reduces the need for blood transfusions.

AIHA is a rare disease which is quite refractory to conventional treatment.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can bring about significant improvement in such patients and cause long-term or permanent remission of the disease.

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