Treatment of Osteoarthritis (Sandhivata) in Ayurveda

Treatment of  Osteoarthritis (Sandhivata) in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma                 

Dr Gagandeep Sharma

                        

Ayurvedic Physicians

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya           ,                                                                                                Nabha,Distt Patiala                                                                                                                       9569266659,9465343479

www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com                                                                                   smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis that features the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints. Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints.

Osteoarthritis is known as Sandhivata in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda ,there are herbal medicines which cure the patient without any side effects. We have successfully   treated several patients  with Ayurvedic medicines  who were suffering from this problem.

 In allopathy,analgesics(pain killers) are the mainstay of treatment.

What causes osteoarthritis (Sandhivata)in Ayurveda?

 As per Ayurveda, word Sandhivata, Sandhi means the joint and Vata stands for the Vata Dosha. When activities of the Vata increase inside the Sandhis, joints, it is known as the Sandhivata.

Vata is dry in nature so it absorbs the fluidity, from any part of the body and it is also destructive or catabolic in nature, due to these two reasons Vata cause destruction of the cartiages and reduction in the Synovial fluid inside the joint capsule. Individuals with the Vata Prakruti are more prone for the Osteoarthritis, as their main Dosha is Vata.

It is a chronic degenerative disorder  also due to natural aging of the joint. With aging, the water content of the cartilage increases, and the protein makeup of cartilage degenerates. Eventually, cartilage begins to degenerate by flaking or forming tiny crevasses.

 In advanced osteoarthritis, there is a total loss of the cartilage cushion between the bones of the joints. cushion between the bones of the joints. Repetitive use of the worn joints over the years can irritate and inflame the cartilage, causing joint pain and swelling. Loss of the cartilage cushion causes friction between the bones, leading to pain and limitation of joint mobility. Inflammation of the cartilage can also stimulate new bone outgrowths (spurs, also referred to as osteophytes) to form around the joints.

Sign and Symptoms of osteoarthritis (Sandhivata)?

·        Pain, causing loss of ability and often stiffness. "Pain" is generally described as a sharp ache, or a burning sensation in the associate muscles and tendons.

·        crackling noise (called "crepitus") when the affected joint is moved or touched, and patients may experience muscle spasm and contractions in the tendons.

·        Pain may extend to hands, feet, spine, and the large weight bearing joints, such as the hips and knees.

·        In smaller joints, such as at the fingers, hard bony enlargements, called Heberden's nodes , though they are not necessarily painful, they do limit the movement of the fingers significantly.

·        It is the most common cause of joint effusion, sometimes called water on the knee in lay terms, an accumulation of excess fluid in or around the knee joint.

 Treatment of  Osteoarthritis (Sandhivata) in Ayurveda

 

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations for the cure of sandhivata.  Ayurvedic  herbal preparations  cures by establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).

v In Ayurveda, the main treatment is vata shamak chikitsa.

·         There are several herbs named

·        Rasona

·        Gandha prasarini

·        Sunthi

·        Erand

·        Pippali

·        Rasna

·        Guggulu

·        Karanj

·        Puti karanj

There are several Classical preparations named        

·        Rasnadi guggulu

·        Maha vish garbh tailam

·        Ajmodadi churna

·        Mahavatvidhvansak ras

·        Erand tailam

·        yograj guggulu

In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar, Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these parameters are  studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also  decides what kind of mode of  preparation to be used for the patient. Panch KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)  is based on this principle.

·        So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance of an Ayurvedic physician

·         

Diet for sandhivata in Ayurveda

                                                                                                                  

·        Cereals:- wheat

·        Fruits&vegetables:-parvala,bitter gourd,grapes

·        Others:- garlic, dry ginger,fresh ginger,hingu,black pepper,

Apathya(Don’ts) for Sandhivata

·        Avoid hevy food,curd, jaggery  in  diet.

·        Night awakening,stress

·        Suppression of natural urges.

The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles.

Conclusion                                 

Osteoarthritis (Sandhivata) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.

For Details Contact /email.

                                                                   Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma  

                                                                   Dr Gagandeep Sharma   

                                                                   Ayurvedic Physician

                                                                   Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya    ,                                                                                                                                                                       Nabha

Treatment of Gout (Vaatrakt )in Ayurveda

Treatment of Gout (Vaatrak)t in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma                 

Dr Gagandeep Sharma

                        

Ayurvedic Physician

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya           ,                                                                                                Nabha,Distt Patiala                                                                                                                       9569266659,9465343479

www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com                                                                                   smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Gout is a disease that results from an overload of uric acid in the body. This overload of uric acid leads to the formation of tiny crystals of urate that deposit in tissues of the body, especially the joints. When crystals form in the joints, it causes recurring attacks of joint inflammation (arthritis). In Allopathy,Gout usually requires   medications includes pain killers, anti inflammatory drugs  and steroids.

The disease condition with similar clinical manifestation is Vata rakta in Ayurvedic classics .In Ayurveda ,there are herbal medicines which cure the patient without any side effects. We have successfully   treated several patients  with Ayurvedic medicines  who were suffering from this problem.

  

What causes Gout (Vaatrakt) in Ayurveda?

·        As per Ayurveda ,Vatarakta is the condition in which, the blood and Vata Dosha both get vitiated and troubles an individual .In Vatrakta,the main dosha is vaat and dushya is rakta.

·        In addition to an inherited abnormality in handling uric acid, other risk factors for developing gout include

·        Obesity,

·        Excessive weight gain (especially in youth),

·         Moderate to heavy alcohol intake,

·         High blood pressure, and

·         Abnormal kidney function.

·         Certain drugs, such as thiazide diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide [Dyazide]), low-dose aspirin, niacin, cyclosporine, tuberculosis medications (pyrazinamide and ethambutol), and others can also cause elevated uric acid levels in the blood and lead to gout.

                                                                           

Symptoms of Gout (Vaatrakt)?

·        The small joint at the base of the big toe is the most common site of an acute gout attack of arthritis.

·        Other joints that are commonly affected include the ankles, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows.

·         Acute gout attacks are characterized by a rapid onset of pain in the affected joint followed by warmth, swelling, reddish discoloration, and marked tenderness.

·         Patients can develop fever with the acute gout attacks.

Treatment of Gout (Vaatrakt) in Ayurveda

 T Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations for the cure of Rheumatoid Arthritis (Aamvata).  Ayurvedic  herbal preparations  cures by establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).

v In Ayurveda, the main treatment in vaatrakt is Rakta shodhak and vaat prasaadhak chikitsa.

·         There are several herbs named

·        Amrita

·        Patola patra

·        Aswath

·        suranjan

·        Manjishtha

·        Sariva

·        Guggulu

·        Sunthi

·        Erand

·        Maricha

·        Pippali

There are several Classical preparations named

·        Shiva gutika

·        Amritadi guggulu

·        Guduchyaadi lauha

·        Panch tikt ghrit guggulu

·        Kaishore guggulu

·        Sinhaasyadi kwath

·        pind tailam

·        Maha manjishtyadi kwath

In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar, Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these parameters are  studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also  decides what kind of mode of  preparation to be used for the patient. Panch KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)  is based on this principle.

·        So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance of an Ayurvedic physician

·         

Diet for Vaatrakt in Ayurveda

                                                                                                                  

·        Cereals:- barley, shaali rice.

·        Fruits&vegetables:-bathua,makoy,patol,kushmand.

·        Others:- garlic, dry ginger,fresh ginger,hingu,black pepper,

·        Intake of luke warm water and fibrous diet are predominantly advised as per ayurveda.

Apathya(Don’ts) for vaatrakt

·        Avoid heavy and sour  food, curd, protein rich  diet.

·        Night awakening,stress

·        Suppression of natural urges.

The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles.

Conclusion                                 

Gout (Vaatrakt) can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.

For Details Contact /email.

                                                                   Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma  

                                                                   Dr Gagandeep Sharma   

                                                                   Ayurvedic Physician

                                                                   Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya      ,                                                                                                                                                                      Nabha,Distt Patiala                                                                                                                 9569266659,9465343479      www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com       

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata in Ayurveda

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata in Ayurveda

Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma                 

Dr Gagandeep Sharma

                        

Ayurvedic Physician

Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya           ,                                                                                                Nabha,Distt Patiala                                                                                                                       9569266659,9465343479

www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com                                                                                   smily_himanshu@yahoo.com

drgags.herbalcure@gmail.com

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints as well as in other organs in the body. Autoimmune diseases occurs when the body's tissues are mistakenly attacked by their own immune system.  Patients with autoimmune diseases have antibodies in their blood that target their own body tissues.  

In Allopathy,RA usually requires lifelong treatment, including medications includes pain killers, anti inflammatory drugs  and possibly surgery.

It is described as “Aamvata” in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda ,there are herbal medicines which cure the patient without any side effects. We have successfully   treated several patients  with Ayurvedic medicines  who were suffering from this problem.

What causes rheumatoid arthritis (Aamvata) in Ayurveda?

As per Ayurveda, the word ‘Aam’ means toxic material generated as  unwholesome product in the body due to weakening of digestive fire. This ‘Aam’ is then carried by ‘Vayu’ and travels throughout the body and accumulates in the joints, which is the seat of ‘Kapha’. As this process continuous, all the Joints are gradually affected, which results in Severe Pain and Swelling in the Joints. When ‘Pitta’ also gets aggravated, it causes Burning Sensation around the Joints

In modern science, the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown. Even though infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi have long been suspected, none has been proven as the cause.  It is believed that the tendency to develop rheumatoid arthritis may be genetically inherited (hereditary).

 Symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis (Aamvata)?   

When the disease is active, symptoms can include

·        Joints frequently become red, swollen, painful, and tender.

·         Low-grade fever,

·        Muscle and joint stiffness are usually most notable in the morning and after periods of inactivity.

·        Fatigue, loss of energy,

·         Lack of appetite,

·         Muscle and joint aches, and stiffness.

Signs and tests

There is no test that can determine for sure whether you have RA. Most patients with RA will have some abnormal test results, although for some patients, all tests will be normal.

Two lab tests that often help in the diagnosis are:

•         Rheumatoid factor test 

•         Anti-CCP antibody test

Other tests that may be done include:

•         Complete blood count

•         C-reactive protein

•         Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

•         Joint ultrasound or MRI

•         Joint x-rays

•         Synovial fluid analysis

 Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata in Ayurveda

                                           

Our Ancient Acharayas has mentioned several classical ayurvedic formulations for the cure of Rheumatoid Arthritis (Aamvata).  Ayurvedic  herbal preparations  cures by establishing the equilibrium of Tridosha(Vata,pitta,kapha)and sapt dhatus (body tissues).

v In Ayurveda, the main treatment in Aamvata is Aam dosha pachan and further Aam visha nishkaasan chikitsa.

·         There are several herbs named

·        Sunthi

·        Erand

·        Maricha

·        Pippali

·        chitrak

·        Rasna

·        Guggulu

·        Karanj

·        Puti karanj

There are several Classical preparations named

·        Vaishvanar churnam

·        Erand tailam

·        Maharasnadi kwath

·        chitrakadi vati

·        Sinhnaad guggulu

In Ayurveda , each and every patient is an individual entity and the treatment also differs from patient to patient. Rogi Nidaan has its different parameters. It’s not as simple as in modern medicines. Prakriti parikshan, Saar, Sahanan(Compactness), Vyayam shakti(Exercise), Agni (Digestion)all these parameters are  studied by an ayurvedist. An ayurvedist makes a clear picture of the individual by understanding a patient as a whole and also  decides what kind of mode of  preparation to be used for the patient. Panch KashayKalpana(SWARAS(Juice),CHURNA(powder),KALK,HIM,PHANT,)  is based on this principle.

·        So I emphasis that patient must take the ayurvedic medicine under the guidance of an Ayurvedic physician

Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata in Ayurveda

                                                                                                                  

·        Cereals:- barley, shaali rice.

·        Fruits&vegetables:-parvala,bitter gourd.

·        Others:- garlic, dry ginger,fresh ginger,hingu,black pepper,

·        Intake of luke warm water and fibrous diet are predominantly advised as per ayurveda.

Apathya(Don’ts) for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata

·        Avoid hevy food,curd, jaggery  in  diet.

·        Night awakening,stress

·        Suppression of natural urges.

The above are certain suggested choices only.However,dose and duration of treatment,choice of herbs and medicines,do’s and dont’s are to to be decided by the Ayurvedic physician on case to case basis on Ayurvedic principles.

Conclusion                                 

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)- Aamvata can be successfully manageable through Ayurveda.

For Details Contact /email.

                                                                   Dr (Mrs)Himanshu Sharma  

                                                                   Dr Gagandeep Sharma   

                                                                   Ayurvedic Physician

                                                                   Amrit Ayurvedic Chikitsalya    ,                                                                                                                                                                      Nabha,Distt Patiala                                                                                                                9569266659,9465343479      www.counterwithayurveda.blogspot.com