Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

November 23, 2022

Ayurvedic Management of Lumpy Skin Disease in Cows and Buffaloes

Abstract

Pandemic and epidemics have become so common in today’s world. This impacts the human in a number of perspectives. These epidemics can affect certain living organisms such as chickens, ducks, buffaloes, cows and humans as well. All of us now have heard in the news about the lumpy skin disease that has been rapidly affecting the cows in almost every state. Lumpy skin disease left many cows skin pigmented and many of the cattle have died of this virus. In the following text, we shall discuss some details of lumpy skin disease and its management. Let’s see!!

Introduction

Lumpy skin disease is an infectious condition caused by a virus. Recently, in India almost twenty two states out of twenty nine have reported lumpy skin disease in cows. The disease was first observed in Zambia in 1929, which further spread to most African countries extensively, followed by West Asia, Southeastern Europe and central Asia and more recently spreading to South Asia and China in 2019. Lumpy skin disease is currently endemic in several countries across Africa, parts of West Asia and Turkey. In India over 16 lakh cattle have been affected so far. Nearly 75 thousand cattle have been killed so far by the disease.

Lumpy Skin Disease in Cows and Buffaloes

Causes of Lumpy Skin Disease

The causative virus is lumpy skin disease virus which belongs to the family of poxviridae. It is also known as Neethling virus.

Incubation period

Between 4 and 14 days post-infection

Signs and symptoms

  • Nodules in the skin
  • Pyrexia
  • Anorexia
  • Rhinitis
  • Depression
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dysgalactia
  • Pneumonia
  • Lesions in mouth and upper respiratory tract
  • Emaciation
  • Reduced milk production

Transmission

  • The mode of transmission is not clearly understood.
  • Epizootiology strongly suggests the involvement of insect vectors such as mosquitoes and flies.
  • The virus can be spread through nasal discharge, lacrimal secretions,semen, blood and saliva.
  • The disease can also spread via infected milk.

Investigations

  • Antigen testing
  • Elisa (Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay)

Management of Lumpy Skin Disease

  • Goat Pox Vaccine.
  • Spread control measures.
  • Controlled movement and quarantining of bovine animals.
  • Implementing biosecurity through vector control by sanitising sheds and spraying insecticides.
  • Strengthening active and passive surveillance.

Ayurvedic aspect and Management of Lumpy Skin Disease

Lumpy skin disease is a condition that occurs due to lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) which is a member of the capripoxvirus genus of the poxviridae family. In Ayurveda, there is no text available that refers to the lumpy skin disease in particular. Yejella Shri Ramulu Chaudari had written many books on various aspects of cattle and horses including etiopathogenesis and treatment with Ayurvedic drugs from the year 1928. The books included Pashuvaidyacintamani, Pashuvranachikitsa, Bheshajakalpamu, Svasthavrittamu, Pashuchikitsasaramu etc which are filled with great wisdom of ayurvedic veterinary knowledge.

As there is no direct correlation of the lumpy skin disease but we see this condition with the following view, there is mention of aupsargik (infectious) diseases and janpadodhwans (epidemic/pandemic), so as we see the spread of the disease we can establish its correlation with janpadodhwans.

As the condition is related to the skin therefore we can simply relate it with the rakta and pitta dushti. As the dushti leads to the inflammatory, itching and other skin related issues so the management protocol depends on cleansing the blood that will clear or remove the toxins from the bloodstream that would eventually clears the skin also.

The herbal management is based on killing the virus and pacifying the dosha or cleansing the toxins produced by the infective organisms.

Gandhak Rasayan, Punarnava Mandoor, Giloyghan Vati, Khadirarishta, Arogyavardhini vati, Mahamanjishthadi kwath etc are available formulations that effectively manage the lumpy skin disease.

Herbs including neem (Azadirachta indica), lashun (Allium sativum), tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), haridra (Curcuma longa), marich (Piper nigrum) etc are beneficial in cleansing the blood and fights the toxins produced by the infectious agents.

Herbal Remedies for Lumpy Skin Disease by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a well known GMP certified, ISO 9001:2015 certified and US-FDA registered Ayurvedic Company, which adhered to the aim of manufacturing quality Ayurvedic products as mentioned in the various ancient texts of Ayurveda. formulations are manufactured without additives and preservatives and other kinds of chemicals or artificial flavouring agents which causes a number of side effects on the human body. Products prepared at Planet Ayurveda are pure and do not contain any kind of adulteration. The products are purely organic and vegetarian and gluten free. Planet Ayurveda presents its products which are beneficial in Lumpy Skin Disease.

Following is the list of products that are great in managing Lumpy Skin Disease

  1. GANDHAK RASAYAN
  2. GILOYGHAN VATI
  3. NEEM CAPSULES
  4. KAISHORE GUGGUL

Herbal Supplements for Lumpy Skin Disease

Herbal Supplements for Lumpy Skin Disease

Product Description

1. GANDHAK RASAYAN

Gandhak Rasayan is a classical formulation in tablet form and contains shuddha gandhak (purified sulphur). Gandhak Rasayan benefits the body in a number of conditions. It reduces fever, treats skin conditions such as rashes and blisters and acts as a potent antimicrobial, antiviral, antibacterial, anti inflammatory, anthelmintic, antioxidant and antipyretic agent. With all these properties Gandhak Rasayan is beneficial as it reduces lumps and inflammation of the skin by its anti-inflammatory properties. And also soothes the skin and provides a healthy skin. Therefore with these wonderful actions, Gandhak rasayan is a marvellous medicine that manages the lumpy skin disease to the maximum.

Dosage : Two tablets thrice a day after meal with plain water

2. GILOYGHAN VATI

Giloyghan vati is filled with the rasayana properties of herb giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) and it is ghan (concentrated part) of giloy. As giloy is rasayan it affects every system of the body positively. Furthermore, giloy cleanses the blood and removes toxins out of it. Giloy pacifies all the three dosha thus benefiting in the condition of lumpy skin disease. As it cleanses the blood and pacifies the pitta dosha thus overcomes the condition of lumpy skin disease.

Dosage : Two tablets thrice a day after meal with plain water

3. NEEM CAPSULES

Neem capsules is a miraculous ayurvedic herbal remedy for skin health consisting of pure herbal standardised extract of single herb neem (Azadirachta indica) . This formulation is rich in several properties such as tikta (bitter) and kshaya (astringent) taste and sheeta (cold) potency. The herbal remedy purifies the blood, prevents the growth of free radicals, flush out toxins and maintains healthy skin. As per ayurveda neem possesses various health benefits such as grahi (cleans moisture from the skin), pittahara (reduces pitta dosha), krumihara (alleviates worm infestation), vranahara (heals wounds). Due to anti-inflammatory properties and reducing the abnormal lumps and antiviral properties helps in management of lumpy skin disease.

Dosage : Two capsules twice a day after meal with plain water

4. KAISHORE GUGGUL

Kaishore Guggul is a classical ayurvedic formulation which is beneficial in a number of disorders. It possesses antiinflammatory, healing and blood purifying properties. The formulation contains a variety of herbs such as guggulu (Commiphora mukul), amalaki (Emblica officinale), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), shunthi (Zingiber officinale), black pepper (Piper nigrum) etc. the herbs pacifies the vata, kapha and pitta dosha. Above mentioned properties makes kaishore guggul a must used remedy in the managing lumpy skin disease.

Dosage : Two tablets thrice a day after meal with plain water

Contact Planet Ayurveda to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214040 Or Check Website – www.PlanetAyurveda.com

Conclusion

Lumpy skin disease has become a topic of concern as it started affecting the  health of cattle and also its impact has started to appear on the economical aspect. So as it is spreading like wildfire, therefore the scenario needs to be taken seriously. And many cattle have died of lumpy skin disease, though the government is planning its containment at an authoritarian level. But the treatment and management of the lumpy skin disease is not offering much help. In this condition, Ayurveda promises to manage the condition perfectly and the above mentioned products of Planet Ayurveda are really beneficial in the condition of lumpy skin disease. Thus choosing ayurveda to take good care of cattle is necessary in the present times.

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November 21, 2022

Ayurvedic Treatment Of Vasculitic Neuropathy With Herbal Remedies

ABSTRACT

Vasculitic neuropathy is a systemic illness which develops eventually after vasculitis. Vasculitis is the inflammation of the blood vessels that can lead to blood vessel occlusion which eventually results in ischemia in the tissues and organs. Ischemia is a condition in which a certain part of the body gets affected due to reduced or restricted blood and oxygen supply to it. When this inflammation reaches the blood vessels that supply peripheral nerves, it causes vasculitis neuropathy. In this article you can get all the information about Vasculitic neuropathy and its Ayurvedic management and treatment.

Vasculitic Neuropathy

INTRODUCTION TO VASCULITIC NEUROPATHY

Vasculitic neuropathy is a peripheral neuropathic condition which results in damage to the blood vessels that supply the nerves. This disease can be either a single organ issue or it can be due to the systemic problem which affects the peripheral nervous system. Vasculitic neuropathy is a serious ailment that can cause prolonged disability and morbidity and hence require medical attention and treatment. It is diagnosed with the help of various tests like electrophysiological test testing, nerve biopsy and blood tests along with clinical examination.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF VASCULITIC NEUROPATHY

As per Ayurveda, Vasculitic neuropathy is caused due to vitiation of tridosha. According to Ayurveda, tridosha, i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha are responsible for the maintenance of the health and imbalance of any of these dosha-caused diseases. In case of Vasculitic neuropathy, all of the three doshas are vitiated which cause the signs and symptoms of the ailment.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF VASCULITIC NEUROPATHY

The signs and symptoms of Vasculitic neuropathy depend upon the location of the affected nerve and its type. Usually this ailment results in dysfunction of both the sensory and motor system of the body resulting in various unusual sensations experienced by the patient like pain, numbness, weakness of limbs and its muscles. Most peripheral neuropathies are symmetrical and affect the both sides of the body equally, however this is not the case with Vasculitic neuropathy. In this neuropathy, the affected part can be very asymmetric and one limb is more affected than the other.

CAUSES OF VASCULITIC NEUROPATHY

Vasculitic neuropathy is generally caused due to systemic vasculitis which can affect different organs in the body like lungs, kidneys, skin etc. Some of the conditions which affect the whole body and can lead to Vasculitic neuropathy are Chrug-Strauss syndrome, polyarteritis, microscopic polyangiitis and Wegener granulomatosis. Vasculitic neuropathy can also occur secondary to other inflammatory diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. Here the reasons for vascular wall damage are lymphocytes and macrophages.

TYPES OF VASCULITIC NEUROPATHY

Vasculitic neuropathy is of mainly three types, i.e. Primary, secondary and non-systemic.

  1. Primary Systemic Vasculitic Neuropathy – In this case the systemic vasculitis diseases, for example Polyarteritis nodosa, IgA vasculitis etc that have affected different organs in the body move towards the peripheral nervous system.
  2. Vasculitic Neuropathy Secondary to other Disease – Here the patient already suffering from a non systemic vasculitis disease like infection or malignancy, develops vasculitic neuropathy due to the direct effect of the former disease. Such conditions can be like rheumatoid arthritis, dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus etc.
  3. Non-systemic Vasculitic Neuropathy – This is a single organ ailment. It is eliminatory diagnosis which means when no other condition is diagnosed behind the vasculitic neuropathy than a diagnosis of non-systemic vasculitic neuropathy is suggested and made.

DIAGNOSIS OF VASCULITIC NEUROPATHY

Diagnosis of Vasculitic neuropathy is majorly made with the help of medical history, physical examination, and certain laboratory examinations. Tests like skin biopsies, electromyography, muscle and nerve biopsies are done for evaluating the condition.

TREATMENT OF VASCULITIC NEUROPATHY

Conventional treatment of Vasculitic neuropathy depends upon the underlying condition which is causing the vasculitis and eventually leading to Vasculitic neuropathy. As usually the underlying condition is an autoimmune disorder, hence immunomodulatory therapies are given. Mainly the corticosteroids are used to treat Vasculitic neuropathy, which in the long term can cause various complications.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR VASCULITIC NEUROPATHY

As the cause mentioned in Ayurveda is aggravation or vitiation of the tridosha, i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha and it is the causative factor. So the Ayurvedic treatment aims at balancing these doshas with the help of herbal remedies naturally.

HERBAL REMEDIES OF PLANET AYURVEDA FOR VASCULITIC NEUROPATHY

Planet Ayurveda is a very famous name in the industry of herbal pharmaceuticals. It deals in the production of herbal remedies and products which are used to treat various ailments. All these herbal products and medicines are produced from the best quality of herbs and natural compounds that possess natural therapeutic powers. For Vasculitic neuropathy, Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies.

Products List

  1. Boswellia Curcumin
  2. Arjuna Capsule
  3. Kaishore Guggul
  4. Gandhak Rasayan
  5. Manjishtha Capsule
  6. Chandraprabha Vati
  7. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras

Ayurvedic Treatment Of Vasculitic Neuropathy

Products Description

1. Boswellia Curcumin

These therapeutic capsules are formulated using standardized extract of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Haridra (Curcuma longa). Boswellia curcumin capsules help in easing the pain in the muscles of the limbs naturally and also helps in treating inflamed blood vessels.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water.

2. Arjuna Capsule

Standardized extract of Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) is used in the preparation of these medicinal herbal capsules. Arjuna capsules helps in balancing the tridoshas and helps in maintaining healthy blood circulation in the body.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water.

3. Kaishore Guggul

Therapeutic herbs like Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale) and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Long pepper (Piper longum), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), I ndian jalap (Ipomoea turpetheum), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum),are used in its formulation. Kaishore guggul helps in eliminating the toxins from the body that are the cause of infection in the body.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.

4. Gandhak Rasayan

Gandhak rasayan is known for its therapeutic effects that have been used since ages to treat various types of ailments. It is composed of purified sulfur (Shuddha gandhak). This herbal remedy helps in cleansing the body inside out and eradicates all types of toxins from the body.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.

5. Manjishtha Capsule

The standardized extract of therapeutic herb, i.e. Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) is used to manufacture these herbal capsules that contain medicinal properties like anti inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant which helps in relieving inflammation of the blood vessels which are the cause of Vasculitic neuropathy.

Dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.

6. Chandraprabha Vati

These are the multi herbal tablets which are prepared using therapeutic herbs like Shilajit (Asphaltum), Hairdra (Curcuma longa), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Mustak (Cyperus rotundus), Chavya (Piper chaba), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Kapur (Cinnamomum camphora) etc. Chandraprabha vati helps in relieving the weakness of the muscles of the limbs in Vasculitic neuropathy.

Dosage: Take 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.

7. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras

This Ayurvedic tablet is prepared from using various therapeutic bhasmas like Loh bhasma (Calx of iron), Swarna bhasma (Calx of gold), Rajata bhasma (Calx of silver), etc. As Vasculitic neuropathy is caused due to vitiation of the tridosha, Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras helps in restoring the balance of doshas.

Dosage: Chew 1 tablet twice daily after meals.

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CONCLUSION

Vasculitis neuropathy can be tricky to diagnose. However, early diagnosis and correct sort of medical care and medicines can help in preventing the progression of the disease and complications. Ayurveda can help in treating Vasculitis neuropathy naturally. Our experts at Planet Ayurveda are dealing with the number of ailments daily and they are ready to serve the suffering humanity always. Do contact us at herbalremedies123@yahoo.com or you can read more about us at www.PlanetAyurveda.com

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