Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

June 15, 2023

Effective Ayurvedic Solutions for Premenstrual Syndrome Treatment

Nature had gifted women with the power of reproduction. New life is kindled by her womb. This makes her body functional in a very peculiar manner which has its roots in hormonal cycles. Hormones secreted by the female body have a marked impact on her physical as well as mental wellbeing. Excessive work  pressure ,unhealthy  lifestyle adoption , faulty food habits like excessive use of packed foods, disturbed time of meals proves to be one of  the major factors responsible for  hormonal imbalance . These all count on her  menstrual  health . Today the majority of women  experience symptoms prior to menstruation  and are collectively termed  as PMS -premenstrual syndrome . If not addressed rightly these syndrome may disturb her daily life  and can also be responsible for any other mental condition.

PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)

Premenstrual syndrome is a group of physical and emotional  symptoms that starts from one to two weeks  before your period. PMS symptoms are different for everyone . You may get physical symptoms , emotional symptoms or both. It is more common in women aged 30-45.

premenstrual syndrome

Physical Symptoms may include

  1. Breast tenderness
  2. Severe  abdominal pain or cramps
  3. Acne
  4. Weight gain
  5. Backache
  6. Food cravings

Emotional symptoms may include

  1. Anxiety
  2. Crying spells
  3. Mood swings
  4. Irritability
  5. Sleeping too much or too little
  6. Less interest in sex

PMS (Causes)

  • The exact cause of PMS is not clear but as we know  that  levels of estrogen and progesterone usually drop  one week before your periods . This decline in hormone levels triggers the symptoms of PMS .
  •  There is no single test that can diagnose  PMS. The symptoms  occur only during the 5 to7 days  before the menstrual period and there can be physical as well as behavioral symptoms.

Ayurvedic aspect

  • Ayurvedic believes  that PMS is caused by the imbalance in doshas . More specifically  Apana Vata . Apana vata  is located in the lower pelvic  and is responsible for elimination of menstrual blood ,urine & reproductive fluids.
  • On the onset of menstruation,  apana vata in the body increases & produces symptoms like disturbed digestion, headache & more. It also causes the aggravation of  prana vata  which is located in the head and brain and is linked to anxiety and mood disorders.
  • While there is no physical examination  that can diagnose PMS, Ayurveda can help in balancing out the doshas that cause  its symptoms.

1. Vata imbalance

Symptoms include

  • Anxiety
  • Backache
  • Headache
  • Insomnia

Herbs

  • Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Guduchi  Dashamoola , Tulsi , Shankapushpi are a few such herbs that can be used for balancing vata dosha.
  • Consuming aloe vera gel (1 tablespoon) with  a pinch of black pepper is also effective.

2. Pitta imbalance

Symptoms include

  • Irritability
  • Anger
  • Increased Appetite

Herbs

  • Herbs like Shatavari , Kumari , Amalaki ,Triphala are the  best to deal with a pitta imbalance.
  • Consume alovera gel (1 tablespoon) with  a pinch of Cumin powder is also effective.

3. Kapha imbalance

Symptoms include

  • Weight gain
  • Breast tenderness
  • Anxiety

Herbs

  • Herbs like Shatavari , Ashwagandha , Trikatu are the  best to deal with a kapha imbalance.
  • Consume alovera gel (1 tablespoon) with  a pinch of trikatu is also effective.

Some Drugs and Medicinal Formulations Which can be used on Day  to Day Basis

  1. Ashwangandha-Regular use helps to maintain optimum energy level and also confers sound sleep .
  2. Rason– Garlic is mainly indicated in  vata disorders and so has Rasayana  effects in organs.
  3. Shatavari-Single herb can be used as Rasayana and also acts on Rasa Dhatu.
  4. Chandraprabha vati- Acts as Rasayana  for female body. It takes care of any imbalance  in dosha and corrects hormonal imbalance also.
  5. Chawanprash Rasayana –Whole body rejuvenator.
  6. Having buttermilk with a pinch of fenugreek(Methi) & asafoetida(Hing) helps to relieve muscle cramps.
  7. Hibiscus flower paste is mixed with lukewarm milk & consumed  to relax the  mind .

Diet and lifestyle Tips

  1. Proper maintenance of personal hygiene.
  2. Maintaining sound and balanced state of mind throughout the day.
  3. Taking rest at regular intervals.
  4. Having a happy and positive attitude in all situations.
  5. Drink plenty of fluids including water, fresh fruit juices.
  6. Taking food only after digestion of previously taken food.
  7. Minimize the use of  soft drinks and other drinks like tea and coffee

A few yoga asanas that can help are

  • Surya Namaskar
  • Ushtrasana(camel pose)
  • Gomukhasana(cow- face pose)
  • Bhujangasana(cobra- pose)
  • Anuloma Viloma(Alternate nostril breathing)
  • Practicing breathing  exercises and meditation for Controlling thought process & associated emotions.

Herbal Remedies for PMS by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP certified company which offers products across the world. The products are totally organic and prepared using standardized extract of herbs under the guidance of expert ayurveda practitioners. So in PMS planet ayurveda offers PMS care pack, Let’s have a Look!

Herbs for Premenstrual syndrome

Herbal Remedies for Premenstrual syndrome

1. Pradrantak churna

Blend of four unique herbs like Ashok(Saraca asoca), Lodhra(Symplocos racemosa), Arjuna(Terminalia arjuna), Udumbar (Ficus racemosa) make a special formulation named pradrantak churna. This helps in strengthening of muscles and proper flower during menstruation.

Dosage– 1 tsp twice daily after meal with plain water

2. Aloe vitals capsules

Aloe vitals capsules contain pure extract of Aloe-vera . Aloe -vera detoxifies the whole body as it has Antioxidant properties. This product helps in healthy flow of blood & supports healthy menstruation.

Dosage– 1 cap twice daily after meal with plain water

3. Female Health support

Female Health support capsules are specially made for the overall well being of the females. These capsules are prepared using the pure extracts of -Shatavari(Asparagus racemosus), Ashoka(Saraca asoca), Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa). It helps to maintain hormonal balance.

Dosage– 1 capsule twice daily after meal with plain water

4. Mahashank Vati

It is made using herbs such as – Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Tamarind bark(Tamarind indica).This three herbs combination helps to balance all the three doshas of the body. It also helps to maintain a healthy menstrual cycle.

Dosage– 1 tab thrice daily to be chewed 20 min before meal.

5. Brahmi Vati

It contains extract of Brahmi is one of the four Medhya rasayan mentioned by Acharya Charak that means it is an Amazing brain tonic. It calms the mind & reduces the symptoms occurring in PMS like Anxiety, Mood swings & Headache.

Dosage– 2 tab twice daily after meal with plain water

Conclusion

In a nutshell it is concluded that PMS can be very well managed with ayurveda along with safe herbal formulations and diet or lifestyle. So use these formulations and keep yourself safe and healthy!  For more queries, please mail us on herbalremedies123@yahoo.com

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June 14, 2023

Ayurvedic Management of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs

Abstract

Canine cognitive dysfunction is a neurodegenerative progressive disorder of an old aged dog. There are behavioral changes in the old dogs which can be due to diminished sensory capacities, decline in cognition power related to age or may be due to some underlying medical issues. Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) causes decline in cognitive abilities in dogs like awareness, perception, memory and learning. All these functions allow dogs to decide and act according to the situation.

Introduction

Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) syndrome is characterized by the aging of the brain of the dog that causes decrease in awareness, abnormalities in the memory and learning abilities of the dog along with declined responses to stimuli. There occurs cognitive decline which means worsening of the signs and symptoms over the time. The symptoms of CCD in dogs are similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in humans. Pathological changes are created in the brain in case of CCD where the brain’s functioning becomes slow. Beta-amyloid accumulates in the brain of the dog leading to formation of plaques (type of protein). As the dog grows old their nerve cells die and the space left by dead cells is filled by cerebrospinal fluid. Dogs above the age of 10 years are affected by CCD. Genetic factors are known to play a role in the causation of the disease.

Canine cognitive dysfunction

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF CANINE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION

As per the Ayurvedic concept, there are tridoshas which govern the life, i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha. Nervous system diseases like Canine cognitive dysfunction are caused due to vitiation of Vata dosha. This vitiation or imbalance of Vata dosha is caused due to the improper diet and other lifestyle issues. Also the old age is considered to be the time of Vata aggravation, hence the atrophy of the brain is common in old age be it in humans or dogs.

Symptoms

As per the Ayurvedic concept, there are tridoshas which govern the life, i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha. Nervous system diseases like Canine cognitive dysfunction are caused due to vitiation of Vata dosha. This vitiation or imbalance of Vata dosha is caused due to the improper diet and other lifestyle issues. Also the old age is considered to be the time of Vata aggravation, hence the atrophy of the brain is common in old age be it in humans or dogs.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CANINE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION

Most common signs and symptoms of CCD in dogs are

  • Desire to play decreases
  • Confusion
  • Disorientation
  • Restlessness or anxiety
  • Too much irritability
  • Keep of licking
  • Decreased ability to learn new things
  • Dog barks a lot
  • Disregard for previously learned house rules or tasks
  • Incapacity to follow previously known routes
  • Declined self grooming
  • Anorexia, i.e. loss of appetite
  • Incontinence of urine and stool
  • Disturbed sleep routine like sleeping during day or night waking

CAUSES OF CANINE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION

With the growing age of dogs, when they pass around 10 years of age their brain cells start to die, i.e. brain atrophy. This causes decline in brain functions. However the exact cause of Canine Cognitive dysfunction is not known but the reasons are almost similar to those in humans which causes atrophies in them.

DIAGNOSIS OF CANINE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION

A detailed history of the health of your dog to the veterinarian will help in the diagnosis of the disease. History will include nature and onset of symptoms along with any complications or unusual behavior. After history, the veterinarian will perform a thorough physical examination to evaluate the cognitive functions and overall health status of your dog.

TREATMENT OF CANINE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION

Traditional treatment for CCD includes lifelong support and therapy. This treatment includes medications, new toys, exercises, and making them learn new commands. All these things will help in improving your dog’s memory. Diet also plays a major role in the improvement of cell membrane health and memory. The main conventional drug used in the treatment of CCD is Anipryl, it is the same drug which is used to treat Parkinson’s disease in humans.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR CANINE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION

Ayurvedic treatment for CCD is as per the Vata vyadhi which includes nourishing the body with oily substances (Snigdha dravya), herbs and Panchkarma (Therapeutic cleaning of body). There are many herbs and natural compounds that possess potency to balance the vitiated Vata dosha and slows down the progression of the brain atrophy. These herbal remedies also help in improving the functioning of the brain.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR CANINE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION

Planet Ayurveda is a very well known herbal pharmaceutical company that deals in the production of herbal remedies and products. These products and herbal medicines are further prescribed by experienced Ayurveda doctors of Planet Ayurveda to the patients as per the ailments. All these herbal products are purely authentic, herbal and vegetarian. They are free from chemicals, dye, preservatives, fillers, additives, colors and yeast which make them safe and effective then similar other brands products available in market. For CCD Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies that pacify the Vata dosha and help in slowing down the progression of disease along with improving the life quality of your dog.

Products List

  1. Neuroplan syrup
  2. Brahmi capsules
  3. Ashwagandha capsule
  4. Vrihat vatchintamani ras

Products Description

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Herbal Remedies for Canine cognitive dysfunction

1. Neuroplan syrup

This amazing herbal syrup helps in treating the nervous system disorder and here in CCD it helps to treat any underlying nervous system issue causing atrophy of brain cells. Neuroplan syrup is prepared from various herbs like Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Bhojpatra (Betula utilis), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus) etc.

Dosage- Give 10 ml of the syrup twice daily

2. Brahmi capsule

It is produced using standardized extract of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). Brahmi capsules possess many medicinal properties which helps in slowing down the progression of CCD. These capsules help in enhancing memory and learning, treating CCD and improving functioning of the brain.

Dosage- Give 2 capsules twice daily with or after meals

3. Ashwagandha capsule

Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) is used in standardized form to prepare these herbal capsules. Ashwagandha capsules help in fighting against the general debility caused in disease, improves sleep pattern, and gives internal strength to the dog’s body.

Dosage- Give 1 capsule twice daily with or after meals

4. Vrihat vatchintamani ras

Neurological disorders like CCD are caused due to the vitiation of Vata dosha and vrihat vatchintamani ras tablets help in balancing the dosha and slows down the progression of this nervous system disorder. These tablets are prepared using Abhrak bhasma (Calx of mica), swarna bhasma (Calx of gold), pravala bhasma (Calx of coral), rajata bhasma (Calx of silver), suta bhasma (Compound of purified and processed sulfur and mercury), loha bhasma(Calx of iron) and mukta bhasma (Calx of pearl).

Dosage- Give 1 tablet twice daily for chewing after meals.

Contact my assistant to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214040

CONCLUSION

Canine cognitive dysfunction is a nervous system disorder which can be managed and progression of the disease can be slowed down with the help of herbal remedies mentioned above. Also these herbal remedies can help in improving the brain functions of your dog naturally.

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