Category: Low Immunity

June 2, 2023

Tick Borne Encephalitis (Tbe)- Treatment With Herbal Products

ABSTRACT

Tick borne encephalitis is a viral disease which spreads through bites of infected ticks. This infection can spread through infected food items like milk, cheese, etc. TBE viruses are more active during hot seasons like from April to October. These viruses are mostly found in the regions of Europe and Asia. Most of the people infected from this tick virus usually do not have any symptoms. Initially, symptoms are like cold and flu but later on it may worsen the condition. The incubation period is usually from one to two weeks but it may be up to one month. Sometimes initially symptoms resolve themselves but after some time one or two weeks severe symptoms may appear. Although it is a rare condition, it has become common in Sweden, China and European countries. This disorder is more common in adults as compared to children. According to the world health organization around 10,000 cases are seen all over the world. In this article we will discuss tick borne encephalitis, its cause, symptoms, diagnosis and its management according to classical Ayurveda texts.

Tick Borne Encephalitis (Tbe)

INTRODUCTION

Tick borne encephalitis is a disorder which affects the central nervous system caused by Tick Borne Virus (TBV). This viral disease can be transmitted through unpasteurized dairy products. In the early stage there is fever, loss of appetite, body aches, etc. Later on there will be swelling in the brain and spinal cord which leads to disturbance in brain functions like confusion, memory loss, etc. Some experience persistent impairment of motor skills and sensory functions. Tick borne encephalitis can be easily prevented by already having vaccination but if you get infected symptomatic treatment or hospital care may be done. It is usually diagnosed by testing immunoglobulins antibodies in cerebrospinal fluid and other blood investigations. Sometimes these investigations may be insignificant which can be confirmed by microbiological findings. Clinical aspects of this disease may range from meningitis to severe encephalitis which might include paralysis. With the increase in tourism TBE is becoming a problem outside endemic regions. The primary reservoir and host of this virus are small rodents and humans play an accidental role. There is no direct transmission of this disorder from person to person.

CAUSES

The reason behind tick borne encephalitis are as given below

  • Tick borne encephalitis is caused by TEV (Tick encephalitis virus). It is a spherical lipid-covered RNA virus member of flavi virus genus.
  • Consumption of unpasteurized milk/ dairy products
  • Infected goat, sheep and cows.
  • Outdoor activities
  • Lining in forest areas
  • Frequent hiking or camping

SYMPTOMS

Majority of infections of tick virus are asymptomatic so can remain undiagnosed. Initially people will have normally sick feelings, but with time some major symptoms may appear. Some of the sign and symptoms of Tick Borne Encephalitis are as following

Initial symptoms

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Nausea, vomiting

Later symptoms

  • Confusion
  • Delirium
  • Loss of coordination
  • Difficulty in speaking
  • Weakness in arms and legs
  • Muscle weakness
  • Neck and back stiffness
  • Hearing issue
  • Memory loss
  • Seizures
  • Paralysis

DIAGNOSIS

The diagnostic measures for tick borne encephalitis are as follows

  • Through sign and symptoms
  • In Ayurveda darshan, prashan and sparshan is done.
  • Travel history
  • History of exposure to ticks
  • Blood investigations- CBC
  • TBE virus test
  • Testing IgG antibody
  • Testing IgM antibody
  • PCR (polymerase chain reaction)
  • MRI, CT scans
  • ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay)

MANAGEMENT

Although this disease is prevented by vaccination but some of the preventive measures are given as following

  • Rest
  • Fluid / electrolyte balance
  • Analgesics
  • TBE vaccination
  • Antipyretics
  • Antiemetics
  • Breathing management- oxygen, intubation, inhalers, etc.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Some measures to prevent from tick borne encephalitis are as given following

  • Maintain good hygiene
  • Do Not share utensils
  • Use insecticides
  • Have mosquito repellents at home
  • Exercise regularly
  • Wear appropriate clothing

AYURVEDIC POINT OF VIEW ABOUT TICK BORNE ENCEPHALITIS

According to classical Ayurveda texts, tick borne encephalitis is a tridosha (vata, pitta and kapha) disorder but mainly there is predominance of vata and pitta dosha. Based on signs and symptoms there is a primary appearance of fever so tick borne encephalitis can be correlated to “aagantuk jawar” (fever due to some external cause). According to Acharya Charka there are eight types of jawar (fever- vataj, pitaj, kaphaj, saniptaj, dwandaj and aagantuk).

Further, Agantuk jawar is classified into four types

  • Abhighat jawar (due to foreign body
  • Abhishang jawar (due to anger, fear)
  • Abhichar jawar (due to disrespecting elders)
  • Abhishap jawar (disobey spirituality)

Some of symptoms mentioned in Ayurveda are as following

  • Jawar (fever)
  • Peda (pain)
  • Shoth (inflammation)
  • Raktstrav (bleeding tendency)
  • Chardi-Atisaar (vomiting-diarrhea)
  • Murcha (fainting)
  • Shir shool (headache)
  • Kampan (tremors)
  • Udvega (anxiety)
  • Pralap (delirium)

Treatment according to classics

  • Fasting (langhan)
  • Induced vomiting, purgation (Vaman,virechan)
  • Bloodletting (raktamokshan)
  • Consoling patient (aashwasan)
  • Vata and pitta nashak chikitsa

DIETARY TIPS FOR TBE

  • Turmeric
  • Nuts
  • Eggs
  • Green tea
  • Omega 3 fatty acid rich food
  • Fatty fish

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR TICK BORNE ENCEPHALITIS BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is a large manufacturing unit spread throughout the world. It produces all natural and herbal products as it is GMP and ISO certified. All the products manufactured here are free from all chemicals, sugar, yeast, color and any artificial preservatives. Herbal medicines prepared here are according to classical Ayurvedic texts and under expert’s supervision. The best combination of drugs for Tick Borne Encephalitis by Planet Ayurveda are as following

Product List

  1. Neurogenie Capsules
  2. Boswellia Curcumin
  3. Tulsi Capsules
  4. Manjishtha Capsules
  5. Ashwagandha Capsules

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Neurogenie capsules

It is a capsule formulation prepared from extract of brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). It helps to nourish nerves and gain muscle strength. These capsules are very potent in all neurological conditions and stimulate all organs to function properly. It basically works on all doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) but predominantly it corrects vitiated vata dosha. It is also helpful in conditions like stress, confusion, anxiety, etc.

Dosage- Two capsules twice daily after meals with plain water. (One capsule twice in children)

2. Boswellia curcumin

It is a capsule formulation prepared from extract of shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and haridra (Curcuma longa). These capsules have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It corrects all metabolic syndrome and helps as a muscle relaxant. It helps to cure from common flu like symptoms, cough, fever and other body pain and brain inflammation, edema.

Dosage- Two capsules twice daily after meals with plain water. (One capsule twice in children)

3. Tulsi capsules

It is capsule preparation prepared from extract of tulsi (Ocimum sanctum). It has antimicrobial activity including antiviral, bacterial, fungal activities. It also acts as chemopreventive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. These capsules act as a natural immunity booster and reduce fever, cough and pain.

Dosage- Two capsules twice daily after meals with plain water. (One capsule twice in children)

4. Manjishtha capsules

It is a capsule formulation prepared from extract of manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia). Due to its astringent and bitter nature it balances kapha and pitta dosha but mainly acts on predominant pitta dosha. These capsules act as blood purifiers and have anti platelet, anti stress properties.

Dosage- Two capsules twice daily after meals with plain water. (One capsule twice in children)

5. Ashwagandha capsules

It is a single herb capsule formulation prepared from extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). It helps in sustaining all neurological conditions and has a rejuvenating property. This herb balances all tridosha (vata, pitta, kapha) but mainly pacifies vitiated vata and kapha dosha. It affects digestion, good brain and neurological health. It helps to resist all physical, mental stress and builds a strong immune system.

Dosage- One capsule twice daily after meals with plain water. (Same in children)

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CONCLUSION

So as we discussed above, tick borne encephalitis is a viral disease which affects the central nervous system. Firstly, this encephalitis virus affects the immune system and then attacks the brain. Planet Ayurveda provides the best herbal and natural products which are beneficial in tick borne encephalitis. The drugs manufactured here are pure and beneficial.

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May 27, 2023

Equine influenza, Respiratory Disease of Horses – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

ABSTRACT

Equine influenza is the respiratory disease of the horses which is very contagious and spreads very quickly among the young horses. Horses aging between 1-5 years old are more prone to this infection. It has affected horses in many countries except few countries like Iceland and New Zealand. Some of the severe epidemics are seen in countries like Japan, China and Australia where thousands of horses got affected. This infection is not deadly except in weak and debilitated horses. This article contains all the information about Equine influenza and its Ayurvedic treatment.

INTRODUCTION TO EQUINE INFLUENZA

Horses and other equidae are commonly affected by this respiratory illness called Equine influenza. It is very contagious in nature and especially for the young or new born horses. Two subtypes of influenza A virus are responsible for the causation of the infection. Outbreak of Equine influenza causes major losses to the industry dealing with equines and usually occurs in areas where large numbers of horses are kept together or they gather for races, shows and events. This virus has gained access to larger areas like across the countries due to the transportation of the horses from one part to other.

Equine influenza

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

Equine influenza as per Ayurveda is caused due to the vitiation of any of the three doshas, i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Predominantly the influenza is resulted from aggravation of Pitta and Kapha dosha resulting in formation of phlegm, nasal discharges which are yellow or green, fever, cough, and shivering.

CAUSES OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

Equine influenza is caused by strain of influenza A virus, i.e. H strain and N strain where H means hemagglutinin and N means neuraminidase. These both names are of protein which resides on the surface of a virus that helps them invade the cells. The influenza A virus can cause illness in both humans and animals and can pass the barrier of the species causing severe symptoms and resulting in the origin of pandemics.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

As it is a highly infectious illness which has a high transmission rate with short incubation time in the horses, i.e. 1-3 days only. Healthy horses get infected from the affected one by coming in contact with contaminated brushes, buckets or tack and also by infected coughing horses. An entire barn can get affected by the coughing of an infected horse. Even after the 14 days of the post infection, the infected horses are infectious and can transfer the illness to other healthy horses. Even some horses are also reported to be asymptomatic who shed the virus without getting sick themselves. Some of the signs and symptoms of Equine influenza are:

  • Fever
  • Nasal discharge
  • Lethargy
  • Cough
  • Weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • In severe cases there can occur destruction of lung and throat cells

This illness also makes horses susceptible to other secondary infections like bacterial pneumonia for the first 2-3 weeks post infection.

DIAGNOSIS OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

The clinical signs alone cannot be sued for the diagnosis of Equine influenza as the signs and symptoms are similar to those of other respiratory illnesses. Certain diagnostic tests like virus isolation from the nasal swab samples are done which is to be done soon after infection as testing too late can make the test negative. Quantitative PCR test is done to confirm the diagnosis as it is fast, accurate, sensitive, and specific.

TREATMENT OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

Conventional treatment of Equine influenza in the horses who are asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms include supportive care and rest only. However those horses who have major symptoms should be on rest, discontinue the training for at least one week. In case of high fever, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are administered. Further antibiotics are prescribed where the horse develops purulent nasal discharge, continuous fever, or pneumonia. Give them a good time to recover.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

As there is vitiation of the dosha, hence the Ayurvedic treatment will aim at pacifying these doshas and restoring their balance. Also in Ayurveda the emphasis is more given on condition of host, i.e. Prakruti and vikruti rather than the nature of infectious agents. There are many herbs in nature which possess natural qualities to eliminate these infective agents and restore the balance of the dosha, bringing back health.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR EQUINE INFLUENZA

Herbal Remedies at Planet Ayurveda are prepared with pure and authentic herbs that not only possess qualities to treat illness in humans but in animals as well. These herbal remedies are also free from any kind of synthetic color, dye, additives, preservatives, chemicals or yeast. For Equine influenza Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies.

Products List

  1. Vasaka capsule
  2. Aller-G care
  3. Tulsi capsule
  4. Praanrakshak churna
  5. Curcumin capsule

Herbal Remedies for Equine influenza

Herbal remedies for Equine influenza

Products Description

1. Vasaka capsule

This herbal formulation is prepared from standardized extract of Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica) herb. Vasaka herbal capsules help in annihilating the cough and other respiratory troubles other than preventing the lung damage.

Dosage- Give 4 capsules twice daily with or after meals.

2. Aller G- Care

Shirish (Albizialubbock), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Neem (Azadirachta indica)and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) are the herbs used in Aller-G care capsules. These multi herbal capsules help in boosting the weak immune response, and help in treating symptoms related to respiratory infections.

Dosage- Give 4 capsules twice daily with or after meals.

3. Tulsi capsule

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is the herb used in the standardized form in preparation of Tusli, single herb capsules which enhance herb’s medicinal properties. These herbal capsules help in alleviating different types of respiratory ailments like infections, cough, and also boosts immunity.

Dosage- Give 2 capsules twice daily with or after meals.

4. Praanrakshak churna

Praanrakshak churna is a therapeutic combination of herbs like Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Shirish (Albizia lebbeck), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Anantmool (Tylophora asthmatica), Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica), and Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum). This herbal churna aids normal breathing, treats cough and helps in correcting the lung damage.

Dosage- Give 5gm twice daily with or after meals.

5. Curcumin capsule

These medicinally potent capsules are prepared from active component of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) i.e. Curcumin. Regular intake of Curcumin capsules help in preventing infections, boost immunity and prevent damage to throat and lung cells.

Dosage- Give 4 capsules twice daily with or after meals

Contact my assistant to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214040

CONCLUSION

There are many herbs present in nature which can help in treating the Equine influenza naturally. Early diagnosis and correct type of treatment can save the horse from developing any complications.

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