Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

October 7, 2022

What Is Colles Fracture? – Ayurvedic Herbs for Fractures

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Colles fracture is a broken wrist type and wrist fracture is usually termed as Colles fracture. In this type the fracture is away from the center of the body, i.e. distal with an upward angle (dorsal angulation). Colles fracture is a serious injury and it is very painful in nature. This fracture usually occurs when a person falls on an outstretched hand. When a person while falling tries to save themselves, he/she lands on hand , especially on the small bones which make your hand and wrist (specifically the scaphoid and lunate bones). This fall causes exertion of force on the radius bone of the arm. There occurs in the dorsal end of the radius bone. You can get all the information about Colles fracture and Ayurvedic medicines for fracture in this article, keep reading!

INTRODUCTION TO COLLES FRACTURE

A Colles fracture is also known as distal radius fracture or broken wrist. It is a break in the radius bone of your arm. Fracture occurs on the lower end of the radius on the wrist of the thumb side connecting to the bones of the hand. These fractures are very common, in fact it is the most common fracture of the arm. People can confuse it with its name, i.e. Colles fracture is that the fracture is in the carpal bone but is in the radius bone instead. Fracture occurs about an inch away from the wrist on the thumb side in the distal radius bone. The peculiarity of this fracture is that the break occurs in distal radius and piece of bone which breaks point upward.

Colles fracture

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF FRACTURES

In Ayurveda, Bhagna is the term used for fractures. Bhagna is a condition where a break in a continuity of the structure of the bone occurs causing lack of the motion of the bone. Sometimes lack of motion can be due to dislocation which is called Sandhi muktha. In Ayurveda around 12 types of dislocations and 6 types of fractures are described.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE COLLES FRACTURE

Signs and Symptoms of the Colles Fracture are

  • Tenderness
  • Pain that aggravates on flexing  the wrist
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Dinner fork deformity, i.e. deformity caused due to bent and crooked bone due to fracture

CAUSES OF COLLES FRACTURE

Colles fracture occurs when a person while falling stretch the hand out for saving themselves and fall on it. This can also occur during a car accident trauma. Colles fracture or broken wrist is common in the people involved in the sports activities like skiers, contact sports, bikers and inline skaters. There are also high risk factors like people suffering from thinning of bones or osteoporosis. However anyone can get it if the trauma occurs in the wrist.

DIAGNOSIS OF THE COLLES FRACTURE

If you are experiencing a pain in the arm preventing the normal use of it, you must contact the doctor. Never delay in contacting a doctor immediately if you are having deformed wrist, pain in the wrist, numbness in the hand, wrist and fingers and there is also change of color in the fingers, turning pale or white. Until the doctor examines it, put an ice pack on the wrist and keep it elevated. Remove the rings of any accessories from the fingers before any swelling occurs.

The most common way to diagnose any type of fracture is X-ray. In X-ray your doctor can assess if there is fracture or dislocation, site of fracture and number of broken pieces.

TREATMENT OF COLLES FRACTURE

Conventional Treatment for Colles’ Fracture aims at fixing all the broken bones into their place and keeping it like that until they are healed. It occurs with the help of different ways depending upon the age of the person, extent and nature of the injury and level of their activity.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR COLLES FRACTURE

Ayurvedic treatment in case of fractures acts as supportive treatment where different types of remedies are used to accelerate the healing of the fracture. There are different herbs in nature which possess natural qualities to heal the broken bones.

HERBAL REMEDIES OF PLANET AYURVEDA FOR COLLES FRACTURE

Planet Ayurveda is a well-known name in the field of herbal and Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies. There are a wide range of herbal remedies and products that are manufactured here using classical Ayurvedic techniques and best of the herbs and natural compounds are used to prepare these products. For Colles’ fracture and other types of fractures as well, Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies.

Products List

Fracture Healing Pack

  1. Lakshadi guggul
  2. Cissus power
  3. Ashwagandhadi ghrit
  4. Bone support
  5. Dashmoola capsule

Colles Fracture, Fracture Healing Pack

Herbal Supplements for Colles fracture

Products Description

1. Lakshadi guggul

This Ayurvedic remedy is very well known to treat different types of fractures. Lakshadi guggul helps in healing broken bones, osteophytes etc. It increases the calcium deposition in the bones and makes them strong. Herbs like Laksha (Laccifer lacca), Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Asthisamharaka (Cissus quadrangularis) etc.

2. Cissus power

It is prepared from a standardized extract of Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis). Cissus power is one of the best formulas for strengthening bones and healing broken bones.

Dosage– Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water

3. Ashwagandhadi ghrit

This Ayurvedic formulation is in the form of ghee and prepared using majorly Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Ashwagandhadi ghrit strengthen the bones and overall body, helps in treating deficiencies and helps in healing of fractured bones naturally. It also promotes the overall health and nourishes joint, bones and tissues.

Dosage- Take 1 teaspoon twice daily after meals with warm milk

4. Bone support

These capsules are prepared using herbs like Suhanjana beej (Moringa oleifera), Shudh laksha (Laccifer lacca), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis), Mukta (Compound of pearl calcium), and Praval pishti (Corallium rubrum). Bone support capsules help in maintaining healthy bones, increases bone density and help in healing.

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water

5. Dashmoola capsule

Dashmoola capsule is prepared by herbs like Patla (Stereospermum suaveolens), Bilwa (Aegle marmelos), Shyonak (Oroxylum indicum), Brihati (Solanum indicum), Gambhari (Gmelina arborea), etc. These capsules impart strength to the bones and increase the healing rate of the bones. It also helps in relieving the inflammation which occurs in fractures.

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water

CONCLUSION

Colles fracture is a serious injury and one must not ignore it. If you notice any of the signs and symptoms mentioned, do contact your doctor right away. The herbal remedies mentioned above will act as supportive treatment and accelerate the healing.

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October 5, 2022

Ayurvedic Treatment For Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

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Bacterial and viral diseases have many things that are common in both but there are some differences that help to differentiate both diseases. Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria and viral infections are caused by Viruses, as we all know about this. These both are microbes and spreads by some common means like sneezing, coughing, kissing, or may transfer togetherly by taking contaminated food or water or it may be spread when you get exposure to any other infected creature like pets, flies or ticks, etc. these both microbes can cause acute or chronic infections, and they can be of mild phase, moderate or of severe phase. Both microbes are the same in some things but they are as different as giraffes and goldfish for example – viruses are very small in size they are even smaller than the smallest bacteria in the world, viruses are having a protein coat and a core of genetic material whether it is RNA or DNA. Viruses can’t live without a host, this hand, foot, and mouth disease are caused by a Virus named coxsackievirus. In this article writing, we are going to discuss hand, foot, and mouth disease, its symptoms, causative factors, and Ayurvedic management of this disease.

Ayurvedic Treatment For Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Introduction

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a mild, contagious viral infection and is very common in young children aged under 5 years old but anyone can get it. This disease is not that serious, but it is very contagious among small children. It is caused by Enterovirus genus in which coxsackievirus most commonly affects health. It is characterised by blisters and sores in the mouth, hands, and feet as the name suggests. This is a very mild condition that can go by itself within some time. In Allopathic medicine there is no specific treatment for this disease, some frequent tips to avoid this infection like frequent hand washing or which may help to reduce the risk of having this infection.

What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

This is a highly contagious infection caused by a virus that can spread from one person to another that can be of any measure. These can spread from unwashed hands or contaminated faeces. This is directly characterised by the formation of sores, and blisters in the mouth, hands, and feet.

What are the causes and modes of Transmission?

  • This disease can spread easily by direct contact among people.
    Respiratory droplets can also spread these infected particles when a person sneezes or coughs.
  • Fluid from the blisters or scabs can also spread this disease.
  • Usually, the diseased person can spread this infection in its earlier stages like during the first week when the disease is on its peak.

What are the Symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Symptoms of this disease include –

  • This is common in infants, or children younger than 5 years old.
  • These just rely for 7 to 10 days after starting.
  • Its symptoms are usually fever and flu including fever, eating or drinking less, loss of appetite, sore throat, headache, malaise, and painful red blisters.
  • Flat red spots are easier to be seen on palms and anterior surfaces of the body.
  • Most children have these painful sores in their mouths also.

How are hand, foot, and mouth disease diagnosed?

Physical examination of the patient who has the appearance of blisters and rashes.

Samples can be taken by the various parts of the body to test for the virus-like –

  • Throat swab
  • Stool samples

Ayurvedic View

According to the concept of Ojas or Vyadhikshamatva or Bala (immunity), it is the power defence system of the body that is having tremendous importance in the daily welfare of living beings. This is not only for disease prevention but also for rapid recovery after disease occurrence, Ayurveda says this condition of the hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by heen vyadhikshmatava, which directly shows its impact on Pitta dosha and caused various symptoms like burning sensation, blister formation, sores in mouth, hands or feet. These can be properly managed by giving rejuvenator herbs to the patient to enhance the immunity and strength of the body. Some of the effective herbs that can give relief in this particular condition are mentioned below.

Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda for hand, foot, and mouth disease

Planet Ayurveda is a certified herbal medicine manufacturing company that provides beneficial herbal remedies to needful patients that are suffering from mild to severe diseases. These are totally free from colours, dyes, fillers, harmful chemicals, or any preservatives. Our products don’t cause any side-effects in anyone’s body. Our company does not test the medicine on the animals and doesn’t pollute the environment with waste material. Here, the products are made with purely natural herbs that give effective results in the diseases.

  1. SEPTRIN TABLETS
  2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
  3. AMRITARISHT
  4. MAHAMANJISHTHADI KWATH

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Products Description

1. SEPTRIN TABLETS

This is a polyherbal formulation manufactured by Planet Ayurveda consisting of various herbs that are very beneficial in eliminating viral infections from the body, these herbs are Haldi (Curcuma longa), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), pippali (Piper longum), etc. these all herbs are rich in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and used to gain the strength in the body. This product also helps to promote the immunity that is vyadhikshamatava and Oja of the diseased person.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES

This is a single herbal product prepared by Planet Ayurveda consisting of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) which is widely used to treat viral as well as bacterial infections in the world. This herb is traditionally famous in our homes and wonderfully acts on various diseases that involve any type of allergic reaction. This product is widely used to treat skin disorders and can effectively be used to manage ulcers, redness, swelling or other inflammatory signs.

Dosage: 1 Capsule twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

3. AMRITARISHT

This is a classical polyherbal product manufactured by Planet Ayurveda in a liquid form, this articulation is widely known as an immune booster and helps to prevent various bacterial and viral infections. It also has analgesic properties that help the patient to combat the pain. This herbal product consists of Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia), shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), marich (Piper nigrum) etc.

Dosage: 5ml twice a day with an equal amount of water, after meals.

4. MAHAMANJISHTHADI KWATH

This medicine is a classical formulation manufactured by Planet Ayurveda consisting of various herbs like Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus), Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica) etc. This herbal medicine is a great detoxifying medicine that helps to cleanse the blood, its herbs are very effective in managing bacterial and viral diseases. It also helps to boost up the immune power and gives strength to the body to fight all infections.

Dosage: 5ml twice a day after meals. The administration must be done after mixing in lukewarm water.

Prevention of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

  • Washing hands is the best protection that you can advise your all family and nearby children to stop the spread of the disease.
  • Shared toys or body cleansers must be cleaned properly.

Conclusion

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a contagious viral infection that occurs in young children and easily spreads among those who have depleted their immunity and weakened the body. Ayurveda medicines help to recover all the diseases from their roots, so try to adapt Ayurveda to get a cure for all your diseases. Ayurvedic therapy not only recovers from the disease but also helps our body to gain strength and stay strong to kill any bacteria or viruses without hampering the body’s health.

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