Category: Arthritis / Bone / Joint Health

December 17, 2016

Ayurvedic Treatment for pellegrini stieda syndrome

Abstract

Ayurveda is one of the world’s most powerful mind body health system that is developed by India thousand years ago. It is a science of life that offers wisdom to the body that help people to stay vibrant and healthy.

Ayurvedic treatment of any disease not just involves suppressing the symptoms of that particular disease, butthe main aim of Ayurvedic treatment is to remove the root cause of the disease and there by give permanent relief. Management of disease in Ayurveda involves four things:

  • cleansing (shodan)
  • palliation (shaman)
  • rejuvenation (Rasayana)
  • mental hygiene (satvajaya).

The Ayurvedic treatment mainly comprises of Ayurvedic medicines that are prepared using natural herbs, plants and minerals. As these Ayurvedic medicines are prepared from the natural sources, they are accepted and assimilated in the body without causing any side effects. Instead, these Ayurvedic medicines provide some side benefits.

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Ayurvedic treatment not only involves Ayurvedic medicines but also involves and healthy living style. All of these things are equally important. Ayurveda says, that if we are taking a medicine to manage the symptoms of a disease and at the same time we are taking foods that increases the cause of disease or following a bad life style that worsens the disease, then we may not get well properly. Yoga therapy can also be very safely used to prevent diseases, to promote the overall health as well as to acquire longevity.

What is Pellegrini stieda syndrome?

Pellegrini stieda syndrome is a condition of pain that occursat the origin of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) which is present at the end of thethigh bone (femur).

The Pellegrini-Stieda sign can be seen on the x-rays of the knee. The Pellegrini-Stieda sign indicates a calcium deposit on the insideof the knee, where the medial collateral ligament is attached to the femur.

This syndrome is commonin people who have had amedial collateral ligament injury. This is a rare problem that may even require removal of the calcium deposit through surgery.

Ayurvedic treatment for Pellegrini stieda syndrome

Ayurvedic treatment for Pellegrini stieda syndrome involves the Ayurvedic medicines that are prepared using the natural herbs which are beneficial for the joints and ligaments of the body. Planet Ayurveda provides following Ayurvedic medicines for the treatment of Pellegrini stieda syndrome.

  1. Boswellia Curcumin
  2. Lakshadi Guggul
  3. Aamvatantak Churna
  4. Shilajit Capsules


Ayurvedic Treatment For Pellegrini Stieda Syndrome

1. Aamvatantak Churna

Planet Ayurveda’s Aamvatantak churna is an excellent product that helps to reduce the pain, inflammation, stiffness and swelling in the knee joint. This powder is prepared from the combination of herbs that are frequently used in Ayurveda.

These herbs are

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Suranjaan (Colchicum automnale)
  • Methi (Trigonella foencum graecum)
  • Haridra (Curcuma longa)
  • Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus)
  • Sonth (Zingiber officinale)

This product is 100 percent pure and free from chemicals.

2. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia Curcumin capsules from the house of Planet Ayurveda is prepared using pure standardized extracts of shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and curcumin (curcuma longa) that are effective in the treatment of Pellegrini stieda syndrome. These herbs providerelief from the joint pains and improves the flexibility of the joints.

3. Shilajit Capsules

Shilajit herb is good for the overall health of the body. Shilajit capsules from the house of Planet Ayurveda is prepared using the pure extract of Shilajit herb in it. This wonderful product is helps in over coming the weakness.This product is effective in the treatment of joint problems by providing relief from the physical stress.

4. Lakshadi Guggul

Lakshadi guggul tablets of planet Ayurveda are another excellent product that contains herbs such as

  • Guggulu resin (Commiphora mukul)
  • Asthisamhari (Cissus quadrangularis)
  • Laksha (Resin of Ficus religiosa)
  • Arjun bark (Terminalia arjuna)
  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Nagbala (Grewia hirsuta).
  • This medicine is an excellent way to take care of the joints.
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November 3, 2016

Effective Herbal Remedies for Chikungunya Fever

Abstract

Chikungunya was first detected in 1952 in Africa. Chikungunya word comes from the Makonde language meaning that which bends up. This is a reference to Chikungunya symptom where patient walks in a stopped posture due to joint pain. It is also known by the name Chicken guinea, Chicken gunaya. Presence of word chicken has lead a lot of misconceptions about the disease. It is a viral disease transmitted in humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Aedes aegypti mosquito (yellow fever mosquito) is the primary transmission agent of chikungunya. This mosquito is usually found in tropics and hence chikungunya is predominantly seen in Asian countries. It generally bites during the day time.

Chikungunya Fever

Incubation period of Chikungunya disease is 2-6 days but the symptoms usually appear 4-7 days post infection. It has 2 phases : Acute phase and Chronic phase.

1. Acute Phase

Characteristics of acute phase includes an abrupt onset of chills, fever reaching up to 40 degree celsius(104 degree F). Severe joint pain and muscular pain is the main and most problematic symptom experienced by the patients suffering from chikungunya.

2. Chronic Phase

Chronic phase is characterized by poly-arthralgia that can last from weeks to years beyond the acute stage. 95% of the infected adults are symptomatic after infection which can also lead to disability.

Ayurvedic View

  • In ayurveda, it is known as sandhi jwara that literally means ‘fever of the joints’. Chikungunya fever is considered as vata dosha disorder.  In chikungunya, Ayurveda believes in enhancing the immunity of an individual. Thus, Immuno-modulator medications are prescribed that help to modulate the immune response of body against antigens which inadvertently affects the joints. Ayurvedic treatment helps to reverse the inflammatory process as well as prevents the tissue damage. Medicines to improve immunity, medicines to reduce fever and treatment to bring down muscle pain, nausea, fatigue, rash, headache are given in Ayurveda along with rejuvenation medicines.
  • Allopathic treatment options are only symptomatic for mitigating the pain and fever along with anti-inflammatory drugs, in such cases convalescence cause prolonged joint pain which may require analgesics along with long term anti-inflammatory therapy.

Diagnosis

  • Chikungunya fever is diagnosed on the basis of serological tests like ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assays) for detection of antibodies like IgG and IgM and RT- PCR (Reverse Transcriptase polymerase chain reaction). These tests are used to detect the presence of virus in blood.
  • A study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri has found that symptoms and blood test results of patients with chikungunya is similar to that of rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Symptoms of chikungunya

  1. Severe joint pain
  2. Fever
  3. Rash
  4. Headache
  5. Nausea
  6. Vomiting
  7. Muscular pain
  • Several varieties of viral infections are spread through droplets discharged into the atmosphere by the sneezing of the infected patients.
  • It is important to note that sometimes, post chikungunya affects multiple joints leaving a person debilitated for a long time so proper treatment is necessary.

Some key points about Chikungunya

  1. It is a viral disease.
  2. Mosquito control is the only effective prevention technique.
  3. Usually non- fatal
  4. Currently, there are no vaccines available.
  5. Transmission is only through mosquito bite not through human to human.

Prevention of Chikungunya fever

  • Vaccine is yet to be developed. It is in experimental stage. Currently the only way to prevent disease is to avoid mosquito bites. It spreads from human to human only through a mosquito carrier.
  • Hence mosquito control is the best way to fight chikungunya.
  • Stangnant water must not be allowed in and around residential areas as it is the breeding site for the mosquito.
  • Since there is no cure for chikungunya in modern medicine. Ayurvedic treatment provides relief to a large extent without causing any side effect.
  1. Giloy Capsules
  2. Joint Aid Plus
  3. Curcumin Capsules
  4. Immune Booster
  5. Tulsi Capsules


Herbal Remedies For Chikungunya Fever

Product Description

1. Giloy Capsules

  • Giloy capsules are wonderful and effective herbal formulation by Planet Ayurveda which is prepared from the pure extract of herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia).
  • Giloy is considered as anti-pyretic, immuno-modulator and anti-inflammatory thus provides relief in all kinds of fevers.

Dosage : 1 capsule twice a day with plain water after meals.

2. Joint Aid Plus

Joint Aid Plus capsules of Planet Ayurveda has both anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties which is effective against both chronic and acute inflammations caused by chikungunya fever.

Ingredients of Joint Aid Plus Capsules

  1. Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) : It is pure natural herb which is useful in treatment of various diseases like joint pain, muscular pain etc.
  2. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) : It is useful in relieving symptoms of various diseases like stress, rheumatism, inflammation etc. and gives strength.
  3. Shallaki (Boswellia serrate) : It has anti-inflammatory property. It has positive results for joint pains. It is good choice for osteoarthritis, joint pain, gout and rheumatoid arthritis.
  4. Guggul (Commiphora mukul) : It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It has pain relieving property.
  5. Sonth (Zingiber officinale) – It is also known as dry ginger. It has anti-inflammatory property. It is used in joint pain

Dosage : 2 capsules twice a day after meals.

3.Curcumin Capsules

Curcumin capsules of Planet Ayurveda contains Curcuma longa. It is considered as best anti-inflammatory agent due to the presence of curcumin in it.

Dosage : 2 capsules twice daily after meals.

4. Immune Booster

Immune Booster of Planet Ayurveda are prepared using a wonderful combination of the various useful herbs that are mentioned in an Ayurvedic texts and are frequently used for various other health benefits too. The herbs used in the preparation of this product include

  1. Grape seeds (Vitis vinifera)
  2. Go – Piyush (Bovine colostrums)
  3.  Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri)
  4. Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)

All these herbs are used in their natural forms. This product is a great way to supplement the healthy diet in order to stay healthy.

Dosage : 1 or 2 capsules twice a day after meals.

5. Tulsi Capsules

Regular use of Tulsi capsules of Planet Ayurveda helps body to fight infections in a very effective way. It is a natural immuno – modulator.

Dosage : 1-2 capsules twice a day after meals.

All the products of Planet Ayurveda for Chikungunya are completely safe and natural without any side effects.

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