Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

Abstract

Are you an avid pet lover? Do you go about ‘oohing’ and ‘awww’ing when you see a dog or a cat passing by and unable to keep your hands to yourself? We love our entertaining visits to the zoo right! Most of us prefer the companionship of an animal friend and rejoice in the mutual fondness of the same! We, irrespective of being an animal lover or not, may find ourselves coming in contact with animals in any setting, directly or indirectly which brings us to the concern of ‘zoonotic disorders’.

Let’s learn about zoonotic diseases

Animals are also living beings, just like us, that live, hunt and most of the time, die in groups, so it might be no wonder that they often fall ill or die of diseases! These diseases are likewise in humans, maybe communicable or not. This may raise the obvious question, whether they can be transmitted to humans as well? Answer is yes, these creatures may carry within themselves harmful germs that perhaps could be spread to people and hence termed as zoonotic diseases. These so-called harmful microbes may be bacteria, fungi, viruses or even parasites and hence the variation is widely marked in the presenting diseases which could be even fatal!

Let’s talk about leptospirosis

Aforementioned, let’s continue discussing a specific and a widely known bacterial disease leptospirosis also known as Weil’s disease, and for this let’s introduce the bacterial villain here!

Leptospira interrogans is a gram negative spirochete bacterium and obviously causes the infection named leptospirosis, which can lead to potentially fatal infections of the kidney, liver, lung or even brain and heart! Clearly this zoonotic bacterium is not everyone’s favorite! 

Biography of leptospira so that we can keep check on it

For starters, this bacterium is very species friendly and infects multiple species such as cats, dogs, horses or even human beings! Warm wet climate is their friend hence monsoon season should be looked out for and can very well invade through moist, softened skin or through mucous membranes!

Leptospira is a very motile bacterium and beware, it may survive in your environment for months! It viciously attacks the tissues of the species in order to commence the infection carefully by colonization! This bacterium then works its way down to the renal epithelial cells but unfortunately is our macrophages next meal! Leptospirans then may find any other animal in the surrounding area and infect them through the water they live in, i.e contaminated water!

Okay, so how do human beings get infected with this bacteria

This animal host, most of the time may show no signs of clinical symptoms and then release these bacteria through urine into the water! So next time when you go out swimming, kayaking, rafting etc.Watch out for these bacteria villains! So, human beings infect themselves with leptospirosis by contact with urine, fecal matter or any other body fluids of the host animal, or contaminated soil, water of the same!

Manifestations of leptospirosis in human beings

You might either experience zero to minimal symptoms or a plethora of symptoms that are really common such as high fever, nausea, chills, muscle aches, jaundice, red eyes, diarrhea, abdominal pain etc. but it can be identified neatly as it occurs in two stages or phases –The second phase is more severe and might include kidney damage, meningitis, liver failure which is usually followed by a recovery period from the first phase which is marked by fever, chills, headaches, or any of the symptoms previously mentioned.

Let’s fight this bacterium with a dash of ayurveda

The holistic science of ayurveda catalogs leptospirosis under a very important category of ‘krumiroga’

Krumiroga– a significant infection portrayed in ayurvedic science and is depicted exhaustively concerning its etiology, clinical elements and treatment. The term krumi denotes small creatures which live in the human body. Idea of krumi and their connection in the advancement of illness is portrayed in practically all ayurvedic samhita. Acharyas likewise portray krumi as an etiological component in different sicknesses.

Herbal Remedies From Planet Ayurveda

Planet ayurveda simplifies your task of supplementing your medicinal, in fact overall health needs in the form of perfectly suiting supplements that are 100 percent vegetarian. Our products are also free of any preservatives and carefully crafted by experienced Ayurvedic physicians! Planet Ayurveda’s natural supplements and medications have certificates of legitimacy and all supplements have been prepared as told in classical Ayurvedic texts.

Every item is made with the most perfect natural herbs well suited to fit in your daily diet and the diseases you might be battling against. The products are available with tested purity measures and consistency. Undoubtedly, planet Ayurveda offers the best scope of natural supplements, which is great to keep up with your general wellbeing. Such tailor made products for Leptospirosis include:

1. Yakrit Plihantak Churna
2. Liver Detox Formula
3. Ashwagandha Capsules
4. Mahashankh Vati
5. Mutrakrichantak Churna

Product’s Description

1. Yakrit Plihantak Churna

Yakrit means liver and pliha suggests spleen in Ayurveda. This polyherbal formulation in powder form contains handpicked phenomenal herbs with a goal to improve and maintain your liver and spleen health thereby providing symptomatic as well as root cause relief from Leptospirosis. This remarkably set up churna involves 8 herbs which help in detoxifying and disinfecting liver used in obsolete and standard prescription . It also pacifies Pitta dosha and cures jaundice which is an associated symptom in Leptospirosis.

Dosage : Recommended dosage is 1/2 teaspoon twice daily.

2. Liver Detox Formula

Alongside the liver rejuvenating diet and lifestyle practices your primary care physician has prescribed for you, this polyherbal formulation in the form of capsules is an optimal solution to eliminate the liver of toxic substances and flush it out. A sound and a healthy liver freed from toxins is the principle for the body to work optimally. It also manages Jaundice, diarrhea and other digestive ailments associated with Leptospirosis.

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

3. Ashwagandha Capsules

It is a mono-herbal extract of Ashwagandha in capsule form. ‘A pearl of incredible value’- flexible, prestigious and most significant herb usually referred to as winter cherry is exploited as a single herb capsule , held as a first class apoptogenic tonic and finds a significant part in traditional ayurvedic compositions.It is alluded as ‘ayurvedic ginseng’ as it combats both physical and mental pressure gainfully! This is well known among the laymen as an ayurvedic rejuvenator, bearing a significant part of innumerable ayurvedic definitions. Ashwagandha is a gem considering its effect on the vata dosha thereby helping with pain and muscle aches in Leptospirosis. This herb is also beneficial for revamping the muscles. It is proven to be beneficial regardless of any age and sexes.

Dosage: One capsule twice a day.

4. Mahashankh Vati

Mahashankh vati is a herbomineral preparation that liberates us from any kind of stomach related turmoils. It helps with re-establishing the digestive fire, enhances the appetite and removes digestive endotoxins found in Leptospirosis. It relieves us from Jaundice, abdominal pain and other digestive disorders seen in Leptospirosis.

Dosage: One tablet twice daily 10 min before meals.

5. Mutrakrichantak Churna

Mutrakrichantak churna is a polyherbal formulation in powder form. It ensures a germ free urine thereby relaxing and rendering a healthy Urinary tract that might be capable of warding off any toxicity that comes its way! . It optimizes the renal functions and thereby helps in curing the second phase of Leptospirosis which involves the Kidney and liver anomalies. It soothes the urinary tract thereby providing a root cause treatment.

Dosage: Half teaspoon twice daily

Planet Ayurveda Is Your Hero

Well, we have found a perfect hero for the villain here, Planet ayurveda! Planet ayurveda reaps the benefits of this powerful traditional medicine rightfully hence liberating you from all your health related worries! So go have that dip in your healthy life finally! In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.