Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

Natural Treatment for (PRES) or Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome

Abstract

PRES syndrome is known by the name of  Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. Syndrome is a condition compiled with various symptoms. So in this syndrome certain symptoms affecting different tissues are mentioned. PRES Syndrome comes under neurological conditions that affect some parts of the brain that cause a number of symptoms. As per ayurveda it comes under vata vyadhi. In this article we are going to discuss what PRES Syndrome exactly is, along with causes, symptoms, ayurvedic view and its ayurvedic management. If you or your near one is suffering from the same condition, no need to worry we are here with some of the effective herbal remedies by planet ayurveda to alleviate the symptoms of PRES syndrome.

Introduction

PRES syndrome is a neurological condition in which there is posterior reversible encephalopathy due to the neurotoxicity of the nerve cells which causes various neurological symptoms like loss of consciousness, visual disturbances, seizures, etc. The confirmed diagnosis is done by only neuroimaging techniques. This condition mostly occurs in infants and young individuals. As per ayurvedic neurological conditions are correlated to vata vyadhi. So let’s have a detailed view of PRES syndrome with their causes, symptoms, ayurvedic view along with the treatment option by planet ayurveda.

PRES syndrome

Symptoms of PRES Syndrome

Symptoms of PRES syndrome mostly include varying neurological issues along with some other symptoms. Following are the symptoms of PRES syndrome:

  • Blurred vision
  • Homonymous hemianopsia (person sees only one side whether it is left or right)
  • Cortical blindness ( Blindness occur due to damage to the cortex part of brain)
  • Mild confusion
  • Coma
  • Nausea
  • Seizures
  • Vomiting

Causes of PRES Syndrome

The main reason for PRES Syndrome is neurotoxicity means toxicity to the nerve cells which leads to the above mentioned symptoms. Here are some other factors that may lead to PRES syndrome are

  • Immunosuppression ( inhibition of immune response)
  • Severe infection
  • Sepsis
  • Chemotherapy
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • High blood pressure
  • Decreased magnesium levels
  • Trauma
  • Renal problems
  • Eclampsia
  • Preeclampsia

Ayurvedic view of PRESS

PRESS is a neurological condition so it can be correlated with vata vyadhi as per ayurveda. Vata vyadhi includes all the neurological conditions and their causes are considered as common. Let’s take a look

Causes of PRES syndrome as per ayurveda

  • Dry Food
  • Intake of food over digestion
  • Cold food
  • Astringent, pungent and bitter food
  • Less amount of food intake
  • Astringent, pungent and bitter food
  • Excessive intercourse
  • Excessive swimming in water
  • Fear
  • Depression
  • Anger
  • Fasting
  • Day sleep
  • Anxiety
  • Excessive walking
  • Depression
  • Excessive weight lifting
  • Excessive walking
  • Night waking up

So all the above causes and some other causes which may lead to vata vitiation all come under the causes of vata vyadhi which in turn may lead to PRES syndrome also.

Symptoms of PRES syndrome

Symptoms of PRES syndrome include various symptoms like that in vata vyadhi. But most commonly the symptoms involved are

  • Mada (Intoxication)
  • Murcha (Loss of consciousness)
  • Sanyasa (Coma)
  • Blurred vision

Ayurvedic Treatment for PRES syndrome

As we studied in the earlier study, PRES syndrome is a neurological condition. So as per ayurveda we considered it under vata vyadhi. So the treatment should be the same as that of vata vyadhi. Two types of treatment options need to be followed that are shamana and shodhana chikitsa. Shodhana chikitsa means eliminating vitiating doshas from the nearest orifice of the body. And shamana chikitsa includes various herbal formulations for curing the health condition.

  • Shodhana chikitsa for PRESS syndrome includes procedures like snehana, swedana, shirodhara, basti and nasya.
  • Shamana chikitsa includes various ayurvedic medications that balance the vitiated vata dosha and aids in curing the condition of PRESS Syndrome. Planet ayurveda provides a great list of herbal formulations that helps in alleviating the symptoms of PRESS Syndrome. Let’s take a view on those herbal remedies.         

Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda for PRES syndrome

Planet ayurveda provides some herbal remedies for curing PRES syndrome along with some classical syndrome. All the formulations are made under the supervision of M.D. ayurveda physicians with proper quality check. These formulations are free from any kind of added preservatives, color, fiber, resins, starch and other synthetic materials which may affect the quality and efficacy of the product. So feel free and safe to add on these herbal remedies as a cure for your disease condition. Let’s take a look at several herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda for curing PRES syndrome.

  1. KUMAR KALYAN RAS
  2. ARVINDASAVA SYRUP
  3. BRAHMI CAPSULES
  4. NEURO PLAN SYRUP
  5. RENO PLAN SYRUP
  6. CHANDRAPRABHA VATI

Herbal Remedies for Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Kumar kalyan ras

It is a classical ayurvedic formulation which consists of aloe vera (Tinospora cordifolia) juice extract, shuddha parada (purified mercury), abhrak bhasma (purified mica), mukta bhasma (calx of pearl), loha bhasma (calx of iron), swarna bhasma (calx of gold) and makshika bhasma (calx of copper pyrite). This formulation helps in curing PRES syndrome by reducing high blood pressure, provides strength and alleviates symptoms like vomiting and can be given safely in infants.

Dosage: Same in infants and adults- 1 tablet twice a day to be chewed with plain water after meals.

2. Arvindasava Syrup

This remedy is also a classical formulation includes certain number of ingredients like kamal (Nelumbo Nucifera), ushira (Vetiveria Zizanioides), neel kamal (Nymphaea Stellata),  manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum), bala (sida cordifolia), jatamansi (Nardostachys Jatamansi), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia billerica) and some other ingredients which promotes the health of the PRES syndrome patient. It is a good tonic for infants that improves the overall health of the infants. Helps in improving good digestion of the infant and provides good strength and immunity to the infant.

Dosage: Same in infants and adults: 2 tsp twice a day with added equal amount of water after meals

3. Brahmi Capsules

This herbal remedy is a single herbal formulation which includes standardized extract of brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and available in the form of capsules. Brahmi is a magical herb for curing all the neurological symptoms. As we know that the condition is associated with the intoxication of nerve cells so brahmi helps in reducing intoxication due to its rasayana properties (rejuvenating properties). As in PRES syndrome symptoms like loss of consciousness, confusion, fainting and coma are present, all these symptoms are neurological so these symptoms are very effectively cured by brahmi capsules.

Dosage: Infants- 1 capsule twice a day with plain water. Adults- 2 capsules twice a day with plain water after meals.

4. Neuro Plan Syrup

This herbal formulation consists of several herbal standardized extracts like- brahmi ( bacopa monnieri), mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), jyotishmati (Celastrus pluricaulis), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), madhuyashti (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and some other herbs along with honey and sugar. These herbs include medhya rasayana along with other herbs that promote brain health. Medhya rasayana includes four herbs that are- swarasa (juice extract) of  Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), churna (fine powder) of  Yastimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) , swarasa (juice extract) of  Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and kalka (paste) of  Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis). All these herbs are having miraculous effects in promoting memory and intellectual power. So other ingredients along with these 4 medhya rasayanas are very much effective for curing the symptoms of PRES syndrome.

Dosage: Infants- 1 teaspoon twice a day with plain water after meals. Adults- 2 tsp twice a day with plain water after meals.

5. Reno Plan Syrup

This herbal remedy includes several herbal standardized extracts along with herbs like punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), trapush (Cucumis sativus), kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), varuna (Crataeva nurvala), gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus)  and some other herbs. All the herbs present in this herbal formulation are helpful in promoting kidney health and to resolve kidney issues. As in PRES syndrome renal diseases are one of the cause so as per ayurveda we have to first ask the patient for nidaan privarjana so in the patients in which the renal diseases are the cause renoplan syrup is given to alleviating the issue which in turn resolve the PRES syndrome.

Dosage: Infants-1 teaspoon twice a day with plain water after meals. Adults- 2 tsp twice a day with plain water after meals.

6. Chandraprabha vati

This is a classical formulation includes 23 ingredients such as shilajit (asphaltum), guggul (Commiphora mukul), karpoor (cinnamomum camphora), vacha (Acorus calamus), mustak (Cyperus rotundus), haridra (Curcuma longa), amalaki (Emblica officinalis) and some other herbs. It is a great antihypertensive and diuretic classical formulation. So it is helpful in lowering blood pressure and alleviating renal problems that are among the two main causes of PRES Syndrome.

Dosage: Infants:1 tablet once a day with plain water. Adults- 2 tablets twice a day with plain water after meals.

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing/ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 842-749-4030.

Conclusion

PRES syndrome is a neurological condition in which there is posterior reversible encephalopathy due to the neurotoxicity of the nerve cells which causes various neurological symptoms. It includes various symptoms like Mild confusion, Coma, Nausea, Seizures, Vomiting and some other neurological symptoms. The cause of PRES syndrome includes Severe infection, Sepsis, Chemotherapy, Autoimmune diseases,  High blood pressure, Decreased magnesium levels, Trauma, Renal problems, Eclampsia, Preeclampsia, so all these causes are responsible for PRES syndrome. Here we discuss all about the ayurvedic view of PRES syndrome and the treatment option in ayurveda. Also we mentioned the herbal treatment by planet ayurveda which includes several herbal formulations that affect positively for curing PRES syndrome. Hope this information will help you in deciding ayurveda as the best treatment for PRES syndrome. If you have any further query you may contact us anytime, we are always there for you.

What is Apitherapy? Its Benefits and how it is Part of Ayurveda

Abstract

Apitherapy is a branch of alternative medicine. This therapy is practised in some parts of the world and gives benefits to the healthy individuals and patients. This therapy uses products which directly come from honey bees. The chemical composition of bee products depends on the plants around the hive. This therapy used to treat illness and acute or chronic injuries. Here in this article we will discuss apitherapy in detail and how it is a part of ayurveda.

Apitherapy

Introduction

It is a type of alternative therapy that uses products which directly come from honeybees. This therapy is very useful in the management of illness as well as acute and chronic injuries. It is useful in the management of shingles (it is a viral infection and causes a painful rash), infection, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis (disease of brain and spinal cord). The injuries which are manageable by this therapy are tendonitis, burns, pain and wounds. This therapy has been used for many years. In many countries this therapy is used as complementary medicine. The products which include in this therapy are bee venom, honey, pollen, royal jelly, propolis, and beeswax. During this treatment honey bee products can apply to the externally, taken orally or directly injected into the blood. Here in this article we will discuss apitherapy in detail, its benefits and how it is a part of ayurveda.

Benefits of Apitherapy

1. In Arthritis Pain

Bee venom therapy is very useful in relieving the pain from rheumatoid arthritis. Because it has antiinflammatory and analgesics effects. Thus this can lead to decrease in stiffness, pain and swelling in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

2. Healing Wounds

Honey plays a very important role in the healing of wounds. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It also helps in lowering the risk of infection.

3. Allergy

Apitherapy helps in the treatment of allergy and it is also helpful in the cure of sore throat because it is a natural cough suppressant. It also shows good results in the management of asthma.

4. Immune and Neurologic Conditions

Nowadays bee venom therapy is used in immune and neurologic conditions such as parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and lupus etc. it boosts our immune system.

5. Thyroid

It helps to regulate thyroid function in patients who are suffering from hyperthyroidism.

6. Gingivitis and Plaque

It can also reduce gingivitis and plaque. It is highly useful in oral diseases.

7. Multivitamin

It provides multivitamins to the body. Royal jelly and propolis have multivitamins and a large number of nutrients. One can use it in the form of multivitamins.

8. Antiviral and Antibacterial Properties

The components peasant in the bee venom has antiviral and antibacterial properties.

9. Skin Health

Applying honey on the face reduces the acne and wrinkles on the skin. Honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties also.

Risks

This therapy may be risky to some patients who are allergic to bee products. Some patients show side effects after the use of this therapy. They show various symptoms such as:

  • Weakness
  • Pain in the body
  • Jaundice
  • Cough
  • headache

Apitherapy is a Part of Ayurveda

As we all know, ayurveda is a medical science which cures illness as well as promotes the health of healthy individuals. This system of medicine originated in India 3000 years ago. Ayurveda treats the patients from the roots of the disease in a natural way. Ayurveda focuses on lifestyle management as well as guides the human race to follow the seasonal and daily regimen as described in the texts in order to stay healthy. Just like Ayurveda apitherapy is an alternative medicine which treats the patients in a natural way. According to ayurveda honey can be used in healing and cleaning the wounds. The products (honey bees) used in these therapies are natural. This therapy also cures illness of humans and promotes the health of healthy individuals. In ayurveda honey can be used both external as well as internal application. It is used in the treatment of healing wounds, asthma, thirst and cough. Various products of this therapy helpful in various diseases such as bee venom are helpful in the management of Alzheimer and parkinson disease. Honey has antiviral and antifungal properties. It is also helpful in the management of cancer. Royal jelly shows wonderful results in kidney diseases.

Product list

The products which include in this therapy are:-

  • Bee venom
  • Honey
  • Pollen
  • Royal jelly
  • Propolis
  • beeswax

Product Description

1. Bee Venom

Bee venom is produced by female worker bees. It is a mixture of amino acids, water, proteins and volatile compounds. It is very useful in the management of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson disease.

2. Honey

Honey is the most well-known bee product. It is produced by bees. People use it in raw form. It contains sugars (glucose, sucrose, fructose, maltose etc.), water, vitamins (vitaminB and Vitamin C), minerals (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and zinc etc.), amino acids, protein and enzymes (catalase, glucose oxidase, amylase and invertase). The quantity of proteins and amino acids is very low. It is very useful in antifungal and antiviral diseases. It is also very useful in the management of cancer such as breast cancer, liver cancer, and prostate cancer.

3. Pollen

It is the part of the male reproductive system of the flower. This part is very rich in vitamins and minerals. It is very useful in the management of cancer such breast cancer, liver cancer, and prostate cancer.

4. Royal Jelly

Royal jelly is produced by queen bees. It is very rich in vitamins, proteins, and antioxidants. It is highly useful in the treatment of asthma, kidney diseases, and skin disorders.

 5. Propolis

It is a combination of honey, tree resins and beeswax. It is made by bees from different parts of the plants. It contains vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, alcohol and amino acids etc. It has antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It is also very effective in child oral diseases.

6. Beeswax

Beeswax contains both honey and pollen. It is mainly used in cosmetic products and also helpful in the control of high cholesterol.

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing/ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 842-749-4030.

Conclusion

Traditional knowledge regarding apitherapy is extremely valuable. The chemical composition of bee products depends on the plants around the hive. The products of this therapy play a very important role in the management of different acute or chronic diseases. Apitherapy is a part of ayurveda because both have the same goal to treat illness of the patient and promote the health of a healthy individual.