Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

Abstract

Most of males experience Prostate enlargement when they get aged. This condition is known as the benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). For the prostate enlargement ayurvedic treatment is very effective and safe without resulting in any side effects.

Function of the prostate gland is to secrete a fluid for the nourishment of sperm. Prostate gland surrounds the urethra, a tube which carries urine form bladder to tip of penis. When prostate grows in size, it presses the urethra. So prostate enlargement results in the narrowing of urethra which causes the problems with urination. Urination during night is the first sign of prostate enlargement.

From the treatment perspective there are various herbs in ayurveda like

• Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris)
• Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)
• Varun (Crataeva nurvala)
• Shudha guggulu (Comniphora mukul)
• Kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegata)
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
• Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica)

SYMPTOMS OF ENLARGED PROSTATE

• Frequent urge of urination.
• Difficulty to start urination.
• Slow urine flow.
• Feeling of incomplete emptying of bladder.
• Frequent urination at night.
• Blood in urine.
• Continued dribbling of urine especially after urination.

COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ENLRAGED PROSTATE

Prostate enlragment may develop the risk of urinary tract infections, blood in urine, bladder stones or urinary retention.  Sudden inability to urinate is considered as medical emergency which requires the immediate need of a doctor. In the severe or very rare cases, prostate enlargement may results in the kidney or bladder damage.

AYURVEDIC OUTLOOK

In Ayurevda, prostate enlargement is named as parush granthi shoth. This problem is associated with urine elimination which is the function of apan vayu.  Apan vayu’s role is to control the movements of lower region of your back, pelvic region, urine excretion and ejaculation.Prosate enlargement is due to imbalance of vata doshas due to the consumption of foods which result in aggravation of vata dosha.There is One more  similar disease named as mootrakruchha which has  various types in ayurveda.

• Vataj mootrakruchha  is caused by imbalanced vita dosha and results in difficulty in urination and intense pain in pelvic region. Prosate enlargement is comparable to Vataj mootrakruchhra.
• Pittaj mootrakruchhra  is the result of imbalanced pitta dosha and causes frequent, burning sensation along reddish and yellowish urine.
• Kaphaj mootrakruchhra is due to  imbalanced kapha dosha  which causes the turbid urine.
• Sannipatik mootrakruchhra is due to  imbalance of all three doshas –  vata, pitta and kapha.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR PROSTATE ENLARGEMENT

Planet Ayurveda offers the four herbal products

1. Shilajit Capsules
2. Varunadi Vati
3. Kanchnaar Guggul
4. Tribulus Power
5. Prostate Support

These herbal products are prepared from the standardized extracts of herbs and  are completely safe for use without any side effects. Thus for the prostate enlargement ayurvedic treatment provided by planet ayurveda is very effective and many people are benefited these products.

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Shilajit capsules

Planet ayurveda’s ayurvedic treatment for prostate enlargement offers the Shilajit capsules. These capsules are prepared from a resin extract shilajit (Asphaltum). Herbal products for the prostate enlargement by planet ayurveda are quite effective and various patients are benefitted with these products.

Benefits of Shilajit capsules

• Shalajit is diuretic in nature so it removes the infections.
• It is packed with aphrodisiac properties which help to strength the male reproductive system.
• Provides the relief in frequent urination.
• Maintains good urine flow.

Dosage – 2 capsules, twice in a day with plain water or milk.

2. Tribulus Power

Herbal products for the prostate enlargement by Planet Ayurveda are quite beneficial and provide the relief in the symptoms associated with this problem. This ayruvedic product is prepared from the pure extracts of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). This herb is packed with miraculous properties to treat the prostate enlargement in a natural way.

Benefits of Tribulus power

• This herb has the antimicrobial properties which are quite effective for the treatment of prostate enlargement. It has aphrodisiac properties which are beneficial to strengthen the male reproductive system.
• Gokshura is having diuretic properties which help to remove all the bacteria from body.
• It helps to provide relief in the symptoms associated with prostate enlargement like  frequent urination.

Dosage – 2 tablets, twice in a day with lukewarm water.

3. Kanchnaar Guggul

Kanchnaar Guggul is an effective herbal product of planet ayurveda for the prostate enlargement. It is prepared from the standardized extracts of various herbs.

• Kachnar bark (Bauhinia Variegata)
• Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis)
• Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula)
• Bibhitaki (Terminalia Bellerica)
• Sonth (Zingiber Officinale)
• Marich (Piper Nigrum)
• Pippali (Piper Longum)
• Varuna (Crataeva  Religiosa)

Benefits of Kanchnaar Guggul

This herbal formulation is very effective for the treatment of prostate enlargement. It helps to reduce the size of prostate in a natural way without causing any side effect.

• It is packed with diuretic properties so it removes the infections.
• It helps to maintain good male reproductive health.

Dosage – 2 tablets, twice in a day with lukewarm water.

4. Varunadi Vati

Varunadi Vati by Planet Ayurveda is a polyherbal tablet formulation. These tablets consists of herbs such as Varun (Crataeva Nurvala), Gokshur (Tribulus Terrestris), Shuddha Guggul (Commiphora Mukul), etc. This formulation provides mutral (Diuretic), shothahara (anti-inflammatory), anti-spasmodic properties. These properties serves actions such as krichghana (releives difficulty urine), Vatahara (Pacify vata dosha). Thus helps reduce symptoms of Prostate Enlargement by reducing inflammation, increasing the flow of urination, and relieving pain.

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

5. Prostate Support

Prostate Support is a tablet formulation prepared by Planet Ayurveda, especially for promoting and preventing Prostate Health. This remedy consists of herbs such as Saral (Pinus Roxburghii), Punarnava (Boerhavia Diffusa), etc. These tablets consist of Vata hara properties which help in pacifying vata dosha. The anti-inflammatory properties of these tablets aid in reducing the size of the Prostate. This further reduces the pressure on the bladder and reduce frequent and difficulty urination. It also possesses diuretic properties which are helpful in proper excretion of urine and helps in reducing the recurrent frequency by emptying the bladder completely.

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

GUIDELINES

• Drink 8 glasses of water to prevent the urinary tract infections.
• Avoid consuming liquids after 6p.m. to reduce the frequent urination at night.
• Avoid alcohol, tobacco and coffee.