blog by Dr Himanshu Sharma...: Treatment of Ovarian cyst in Ayurveda

blog by Dr Himanshu Sharma...: Treatment of Ovarian cyst in Ayurveda: Treatment of Ovarian cyst in Ayurveda Dr Himanshu Sharma ...

Treatment of Ovarian cyst in Ayurveda

   Treatment of  Ovarian cyst in Ayurveda

                                                                           Dr Himanshu Sharma    

                                                                          Ayurvedic Consultant

                                                                        NIAPR,Motibagh,Patiala                                                                                                               Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya, Nabha,                                                                                                            Distt Patiala

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In past 40 years,there’s dramatic rise in female related illnesses which were rarely seen before in history.Today we see the age of menarche has dropped to as 10 years of age. In fast growing world,over work load,pesticides rich food,hormone based fruits and vegetables,stress,over ambition,avoiding pregnancy all are the major causes of these new diseases in modern woman.Premenstrual syndrome,irregular mense,ovarian cyst,uterine fibroids are commonly seen now a days. A survey has confirmed that 30%of young modern woman is suffering from PMS(Pre menstrual syndrome),25% are suffering from uterine fibroids and ovarian cyst.

 Widely regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world, Ayurveda is a time tested  medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago .In Ayurveda ovarian cyst containing fluid can be equated with kaphaja granthi.The kaphaja granthi is slightly painful,usually skin coloured,increases gradually and on rupture white thick pus is discharged. Patient usually feel heaviness and dull pain.Sushruta has mentioned the concept of granthi. Acc. to classical text,vitiated vataets doshas vitiating mansa,rakta and medas mixed with kapha produces granthi.Vagbhatta also accepted the view of sushruta and mentioned that doshas are dominated by kapha.

In normal process, Women  have two ovaries that store and release eggs. Each ovary is about the size of a walnut, and one ovary is located on each side of the uterus. One ovary produces one egg each month, and this process starts a woman's monthly menstrual cycle. The egg is enclosed in a sac called a follicle. An egg grows inside the ovary until estrogen (a hormone), signals the uterus to prepare itself for the egg. In turn, the lining of the uterus begins to thicken and prepare for implantation of a fertilized egg resulting in pregnancy. This cycle occurs each month and usually ends when the egg is not fertilized. All contents of the uterus are then expelled if the egg is not fertilized. This is called a menstrual period. .

 Ovarian Cysts are products of failed or disordered ovulation. A functional ovarian cyst is formed when the follicle does NOT release its egg, and the follicle continues to grow forming a cyst.  An ovarian cyst can also be formed even if the follicle releases the egg, the hole where the egg is released closes up, the corpus luteum is NOT formed, and the cyst continues to grow. It is now believed that xenoestrogens may contribute to ovarian cysts.

The two primary hormones secreted by ovaries i.e estrogen and progesterone.The property of one affect the other and together they are maintained in optimal balance in the body.Lack of hormone or exceesive release of any of the hormone leads to medical prolem in woman.

Diagnosis

On the basis of sign and symptoms a physician can advise for USG,which further confirms the disease

 In an ultrasound image, ovarian cysts resemble bubbles. The cyst contains only fluid and is surrounded by a very thin wall. This kind of cyst is also called a functional cyst, or simple cyst. If a follicle fails to rupture and release the egg, the fluid remains and can form a cyst in the ovary. This usually affects one of the ovaries.

Symptoms of Ovarian cyst

·         Dull aching, or severe, sudden, and sharp pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen (one or both sides), pelvis, vagina, lower back, or thighs; pain may be constant or intermittent—this is the most common symptom

·         Fullness, heaviness, pressure, swelling, or bloating in the abdomen

·         Breast tenderness

·         Pain during or shortly after beginning or end of menstrual period.

·         Irregular periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding or spotting

·         Change in frequency or ease of urination (such as inability to fully empty the bladder), or difficulty with bowel movements due to pressure on adjacent pelvic anatomy

·         Weight gain

Treatment

I used Triphla and trikatu as both helps in sroto shodhan and removes srotoavrodha. kanchnaar guggul has lakhneeya guna and help to reduce the size of growing cyst , Aloevera not only balances the hormonal irregularities but also improves uterine activity , Chandraprabha vati also have lakhneeya effect  and is also prescribed for the treatment of general menstrual disorders in classical text.

For the treatment of kaphaj granhti,I used Trifla2gm,trikatu 500mg,Chandraprabha vati 250mg bd, kanchnaar guggul 500mg bd, aloevera 20ml bd was given for three months.

After treating many patients of ovarian cyst and fibroid,Ibelieve that ayurveda have the solution of ovarian cystand fibroid.

Congenial Diet

Ayurveda emphasise on Ruksha ,katu ,deepaneya ahaar,gugullu,shilajit,Old ghrith,old rice.

Avoid

Excessive fat rich diet,caffeine,tea or coffee,alchohal.

Yoga

Kapalbhati,surya namaskaar,pranayaam ,meditation are beneficial in ovarian cyst.

Treatment of Urticaria (Sheetpitta) in Ayurveda

Treatment of Urticaria (Sheetpitta) in Ayurveda

                                                                      Dr Himanshu Sharma    

                                                                        Ayurvedic Consultant

                                                                        NIAPR,Moti bagh,Patiala 

                                                                       Amrit AyurvedicChikitasalya, NabhaPatiala                                                                        9569266659,9465343479      

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In Today’s world of beauty and glamour ,it is a natural tendency that every one of us is highly conscious about our skin. Skin is the most visible part of the body that reflects personality of a person. Skin disorders like  urticaria creates physical as well as mental stress to an individual. Excessive itching sometimes becomes intolerable . Urticaria in Ayurveda is known as sheetpitta. Vat and kapha are two “doshas”, which are primarily disturbed in this disease. In the combination with pitta they create redness, swelling and itching on the skin. Acute urticaria is associated with more diffuse swelling of lips , face and throat and is spread all over the body.

 Urticaria is a vascular reaction of the skin characterized by a sudden general eruption of pale wheal or or papules,which are associated with severe itching.This condition may be caused by contact with an external irritant such as the nettle, physical agents,food,insect bites,pollens,drugs or neurogenic factors.

Treatment of sheetpit in Ayurveda

·         Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations for the cure of urticaria. Ayurvedic  herbo mineral preparations restores healthy skin and cure urticaria by establishing the equilibriumof Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus(body tissues).

·         Massage with the coconut oil helps to get relief of itching.

·         'Doorva’ (grass) mixed with turmeric powder can help to get relieved of itching

·         Giloy, Turmeric, Neem chal, Dhanvyas syrup

Other Ayurvedic Formulations are-

·         Haridra khanda -3gm thrice daily with water

·         Triphla churna -3gm thrice daily with water

·         Panch tikt ghrit guggul 500mg-twice a day.

·         Giloye satv 500mg –twice a day.

·         Tiktshatapalghrit-twice daily

·         Swarn Gairic  (Red ochre) - 5 grains, thrice daily with water/ honey

·         Arogyavardhini rasa - thrice daily with honey

·         Sut shekhar rasa - thrice daily with honey

·         Kaishore guggulu - 2 tab, twice daily

·         Khadirarishta -3tsf with equal amount of water twice a day after meals

·         Sarivadayasava-3tsf with equal amount of water twice a day after meals

·          Rasa sindur -  thrice daily with water

·         Nimbadi churana-3gm with water twice a day.

Diet Regime For Urticaria

Histamine occurs in food as a result of microbial enzymes converting the amino acid histidine (present in all proteins) to histamine. All foods subjected to microbial fermentation in the manufacturing process contain histamine. Included in this category are cheeses, fermented soy products, other fermented foods (e.g. sauerkraut), alcoholic beverages, and vinegars.

Type of Food	Foods Allowed	Foods Restricted
Milk and dairy	Plain milk Ricotta cheese	All prepared dairy products made with restricted ingredients All cheese All yogurt
Breads and cereals	Any pure unbleached grain or flour	Artificial colors ,Artificial flavors Bleached flour ,Cheese ,Chocolate
Vegetables	All pure fresh vegetables and juices except those listed	Eggplant Pumpkin Spinach Tomato and all tomato products
Meat, poultry and fish	All pure, freshly cooked meat or poultry	All fish and shellfish All processed meats All leftover cooked meats
Fats and oils	Pure butter Pure vegetable oil Homemade salad dressings with allowed ingredients Lard and meat drippings Homemade gravies	All fats and oils with color and/or preservatives Hydrolyzed lecithin Margarine Prepared salad dressings with restricted ingredients Prepared gravies

Conclusion

Urticaria(sheetpit) can be successfully manageble through Ayurveda. For Details Contact /email.

Medicinal Uses of Garlic- Allium sativum

  Medicinal Uses of Garlic- Allium sativum

                                                Dr Himanshu Sharma    

                                               Ayurvedic Consultant

                                              NIAPR,Motibagh,Patiala 

                                             AmritAyurvedicChikitsalya ,Nabha.

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Garlic has been used as both dietary agent and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years.  Garlic is mentioned in the Bible and the Talmud. Hippocrates, Galen, Pliny the Elder, and Dioscorides all mention the use of garlic for many conditions, including parasites, respiratory problems, poor digestion. Its use in China was first mentioned in AD 510.

Different culture used different varieties of garlic depending upon their ecological productivity. In India Allium species of garlic is very commonly used, while another species of garlic named Allium tuberosum is used in South-east Asia, China and North-east part of India. Both the species are important constituent of customary diet in Indian and Chinese food.

Medicinal Uses of Garlic

                                                                 

·         Garlic contains sulphur containing compound  Allin, which is converted to active ingredient ‘Allicin’ when the garlic bulb is crushed,Injury to the garlic bulb activates the enzyme Allinase,which metabolises Allin to Allicin. This compound has antiinhibitory effect upon the key enzymes involved in cholesterol biosynthesis, such as HMG-CoAreductase.Garlic oil,steamed distilled  garlic and aged garlic donot contain significant amount of Alliin orAllicin,Maximum activity of garlic is seen in fresh crushed and cooked form.

·         Garlic helps to prevent lipid implantation on the arterial wall. Allicin,  has antimicrobial effects against many viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Garlic lowers blood pressure by relaxing vein and artery walls. This action helps keep platelets from clumping together and improves blood flow, thereby reducing the risk of stroke. Garlic also decreases the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, substances that increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

·         As an antimicrobial, garlic seems to have a broad action. It displays antibiotic, antifungal, and antiviral properties and is reportedly effective against many flu viruses and herpes simplex (the virus responsible for cold sores). In 1858, Louis Pasteur observed garlic's antibacterial activity, and it was used as an antiseptic to prevent gangrene during World War I and World War II.Add garlic to soups and salad dressing during the winter months to help prevent colds, or eat garlic at the first hint of a cold, cough, or flu. Garlic reduces congestion and may help people with bronchitis to expel mucus.

·         Garlic is also a rich source of. highly bioavailable  selenium, which is thought to account, in part, for garlic’s antioxidant and cancer preventive effects This popular herb may improve immunity by stimulating some of the body's natural immune cells. Studies suggest that garlic may help prevent breast, bladder, skin, and stomach cancers. A study  suggests that those who eat garlic may lower their risk of colon cancer. Garlic appears particularly effective in inhibiting compounds formed by nitrates, which are preservatives used to cure meat that are thought to turn into cancer-causing compounds within the intestines.

·         Garlic has been found to enhance thiamin absorption, and therefore reduces the likelihood for developing the thiamin deficiency beriberi

·         Hypocholesterolemic  effect of garlic is exerted by decrease in hepatic cholesterogenesis.

·         Garlic apart from having anti hyperlipidemic, antiinflammatory,anti diabetic effect,also reported as platelet inhibitory or anti thrombotic in action.

How To Use Garlic As Home Remedy

                                                                                   

·         Lasun Ksheer Pak (Garlic Milk Extract) is one of the time tested Ayurvedic formulation to reduce serum cholesterol.As garlic if given in high dose or taken empty stomach is highly irritant to gastric mucosa.Its pungent smell sometimes becomes intolerant to patient. Garlic bulbs are crushed fresh and boiled in milk with equal amount of water.The mixture is boiled till all the water gets evaporated leaving the milk. It should be taken under the guidance of An Ayurvedic physician.

·         Garlic is a useful remedy for Earache. Boil 2-3 cloves in mustard oil and let the temperature be down to tolerable. Put 2-4 drops of this oil in your ears.

·         Garlic is antiseptic in action.Take one part of galic extract and three parts of distilled water ,wash any wound and ulcer with it. It will remove the pus and fastens the process of healing.

·         Patient suffering from whooping cough should take fresh crushed garlic cloves and make a paste mixed with honey.

·         Add Garlic in your daily food preparations, it improves appetite and digestive system.

·         The Russians uses garlic in the treatment of Rheumatisn by using garlic extract.

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Garlic: Potential Clinical Benefits

            Cardiovascular: Antilipedemic, antihypertensive, anti-atherosclerotic

            Gastrointestinal/hepatic: Spasmolytic, hepatoprotective

            Antimicrobial: Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic

            Hematologic: Antithrombotic/antiplatelet

           Antioxidant: Antioxidant

To sum up ,Our Indian kitchens are highly scientific in their way of cooking. Use of Garlic ,Ginger ,onion and many other spices are basically those medicinal herbs which keep our digestive system healthy.Our Ancient Acharayas were highly intellectuals who added these herbs as our daily diet supplements. Keeping these in view,we must follow a right diet plan in our lives to kep our selves healthy.

Latest Research on Bilwa-Anti spermatogenesis and Cardioprotective .

Latest Research  on Bilwa- Anti spermatogenesis and cardioprotective

                      

                                                                   

The Bilva tree in the Shiva Purana

Lakshmyaascha stana utpannam Mahaadeva sadaa priyam,
Bilva vriksham prayachchhaami eka bilvam Shivaarpanam.
Darshanam bilva vrikshasya sparshanam paapanaashanam,
Aghorapaapasamhaaram eka bilvam shivarpanam.

According to the Shiva Purana (7 AD) the Bilva tree is the manifest form of Lord Shiva himself, while all the great tirthas (pilgrimage places) are said to reside at its base. One who worships the shivalingam while sitting under the Bilva, claims this great epic, attains the state of Shiva.

In the traditional culture of Nepal, the bael tree is part of a fertility ritual for girls known as the Bel baha. Girls are "married" to the bael fruit and as long as the fruit is kept safe and never cracks the girl can never become widowed, even if her human husband dies. This was seen to be protection against the social disdain suffered by widow.

In Bangladesh,   It is used for fertility control

Synonyms(and their meaning)

Shandilya- Means that relieves from all pains

Shailoosha- Means that have beautiful fruits or grow on mountains

Shriphala- Having attractive fruits

Maloora- Means that enhances the looks of the body

Gandhgarbha- Having a pleasant smell with in it

Kantaki- Means has sharp thorns over it

Sadaphala- Means it has fruits in all the seasons

Granthila- Having tuberous structure over its surfa

PROPERTIES AND ACTION

           Rasa  :    Katu, Tikta, Kashya

           Guna :   Laghu, Ruksha

          Virya  :  Ushna

          Vipaka : Katu

          Karma :  Dipana, Pacana, Grahi, Vata Kaphahara, Balya

         Therapeutic Uses  and Latest Research On Bilwa

                                                      

Diarrhoea and Dysentery

The unripe fruit is most effective remedy for chronic diarrhea and dysentery without fever. The powdered drug is recommended in sub acute or chronic dysentery. After the use of the fruit powder in these condition, the blood gradually disappear and the stools resume a more feculent and solid form. It is also a valuable remedy for chronic dysenteric condition characterized by alternate diarrhea and constipation. Its also been reported in the cases of amoebic dysentery. It is used in the treatment of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

As mentioned in Dhanvantri nigantu,(Chp 1,shlok104,105) in 10^th century that the unripe fruit is sangrahi ,snighda,agnidipak,katu,tikt, kshaya,usna veerya,tikshna and vata kapha nashak.

Hypoglycemic/Anti diabetic activity

Bilva leaf extract has been used in Ayurveda as a medicine for diabetes. It enhances the ability to  utilize the external glucose load in the body by stimulation of glucose uptake similar to insulin. Bael extract significantly lowers blood urea and cholesterol  in experimental diabetic animals.

Anticancer Activity

Bilva inhibited in vitro proliferation of human tumour cell lines including the lecukinic K562,T lymphoid Jurhat,beta lymphoid Raji, Erythro leukemic HEL. Extract of A. marmeolus is anti proliferative  but it produces effect on MCF-7 nad MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line when it is in high concentration.

Radioprotective effect

Treatment with extract of bilva reduces the severity of symptoms of radiation induced sickness and increases survival in mice. The radio protective action be due to free radical scavenging and arrest of lipid peroxidation accompanied by an elevation in glutathione concentration in liver,kidney,stomach and intestine.

The hydroalcoholic extract of Aegle marmelos (AME) protected cultured HPBLs against the radiation-induced micronuclei at a concentration of 5 µg/ml. It was also reported to scavenge ^·OH, O₂^·–, DPPH, ABTS^·+ and NO (nitric oxide) radicals in vitro in a concentration dependent manner . The radioprotective efficacy of 15 or 250 mg/kg AME was further confirmed in animal studies where its intraperitoneal as well as oral administration has been found to protect mice against the radiation-induced sickness, gastrointestinal and bone marrow deaths and mortality giving a DRF of 1.2. It also protected mice against the radiation-induced lipid peroxidation and elevated GSH concentration in the liver, kidney, stomach and intestine at 31 days post-irradiation. Oral administration also protected mice against the gamma radiation-induced decline in erythrocytes, leukocytes, lymphocytes and clonogenicity of hemopoietic progenitor cells assessed by exogenous spleen colony forming assay. Pretreatment of mice with AME elevated the villus height and the crypt number accompanied by a decline in goblet and dead cell number . Not only leaf but also the hydroalcoholic extract of Aegle marmelos fruit administered intraperitoneally at a dose of 20 mg/kg once daily, consecutively for five days found to protect mice against the radiation-induced sickness, gastrointestinal as well as bone marrow deaths with a DRF .

Cardioprotective effect 

The leaf extract has preventing effects in isoprenaline induced myocardial infarction in rats. The activity of creatine kinase and lactate dehdogenase was increased in serum.Use of Bilva as cardiac depressant and palpitation  has also been reported.

Anti spermoatogenesis Activity

The leaf of bilva resiste the process of spermatogenesis and decreases sperm motilitry in rats. There was a marked reduction in motility and density of the sperm derived from cauda epididymis of the treated animals. A. marmelos reduced fertility of male rats by 100% at the 300-mg dose level. Serum testosterone levels also decreased significantly in all the experimental groups. The protein, glycogen and lipid peroxidation content of the testes was significantly reduced at the highest dose level; a highly significant increase in testicular cholesterol was observed along with a highly significant reduction in the sialic acid contents of testes, epididymis and seminal vesicles. Blood tests did not point to distress in any of the vital organs. Withdrawal of the extract restored all the altered parameters including organ weights, fertility, testosterone levels and tissue biochemistry to control levels after 120 days.

Antimicrobial/Antifungal Activity

It has been found active against various species such as Staphylococcus aureus,S. epidemidis,Salmonella typhimurium,E.coli,Bacillus subtilis. The essential oil isolated from the leaves of Bilva exhibits variableefficiency against different fungal isolates and causes concentration as well as time dependent inhibition of spore germination of all fungi tested ,including most resistant fungus,Fusarium udum.

Antipyretic and Analgesic activity

Bilva exhibits antipyretic,anti inflammatory and analgesic activities,as it has shown a significant inhibition of the carrageenan induced paw oedema,cotton pellet granuloma and paw itching in rats.It is also used as febrifuge in nght and intermittent fever.

Peptic ulcer

The fruit taken in the form of beverage has also great haeling properties on account of its mucilage,which  forms a coating on the stomach mucosa and thus helps in the healing of ulcers.

Respiratory Infection

In south India the juice of leaves are mixed with pepper to bring relief from wheezing cough and respiratory spasm.Its regular use builds up resistance against  cold and cough.

Other properties

The extract of leaves is beneficial in the treatment of leucorrhoea, conjunctivitis and deafness. Fruits give feeling freshness anad energy.It is used as carminative and astringent and used in thyroid related disorders.It is also used in the treatment of snake bite. It is a cardiac stimulant. Applications  have also  been reported in anaemia , fractures, swollen joints, typhoid, coma, colitis, bleeding sores and cramps.It is also used as anthelmintic. It is used in treatment of acute shigellosis, as diuretic ,in gonorrhea and in conjunctivitis.