Category: Digestive Health

April 9, 2022

How to Balance Pitta Dosha with Ayurveda

ABSTRACT

Doshas are the humor and elements of the body which are responsible for a person’s physiological, mental and emotional health. Each one of these doshas have their own respective functions in our body. These doshas are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Where vata represents the movement and nervous system, pitta represents digestive elements or juices and kapha ensures the lubrication of joints. The imbalance in any of these elements will deteriorate one’s health and give rise to various health conditions. In this article we will discuss the pitta dosha and how it can be managed using various ayurvedic herbs.

INTRODUCTION

Pitta dosha is generally said to be associated with the digestion and metabolism where pitta works by its properties of ushna(hot) and tikshna by initiating enzyme secretion. It has other properties according to the properties of their subtypes like ranjaka (coloring), bhrajaka, sadhaka, pachaka and alochaka pitta. Where pachaka pitta refers to digestion and this form of pitta exists primarily in the stomach and the intestine. Each one of them possesses different properties. Ayurvedic medicine is based on the idea that the world is made up of five elements- akash (space), vayu (air), agni (Fire), jala (water) and prithvi (earth).

A combination of each element results in three humors or doshas vata, pitta and kapha which are responsible for a person’s physiological, mental and emotional health. Each and every person has a unique ratio of each dosha if a person is having pitta dosha in predominance while others may be mostly of vata and kapha dosha. Balance of all three doshas is adequate to maintain a healthy mind and body balance. As per the quotation samdoshas samagnisch sama dhatu mala kriya prasantamindriya mana swasth ityabhidhiyata. If our body is in proper balance with the proportion of doshas, agni and dhatu then the patient is said to be in a state of physical, social and mental well being.

pitta dosha

Place of pitta dosha

The important site and location of the pitta dosha is as follows-

  • Sweda- rasa dhatu end product of food digestion
  • Lasika- lymph
  • Rudhira- blood
  • Amashaya- small intestines are sites of pitta.

Pitta dosha is based on fire and water. It is commonly described as ushna(hot), laghu(light), tikshan(sharp) and sara(mobile). Grisham ritu or summer season is known as the pitta season. People with pitta dosha have intelligence, self master skills, good metabolism and healthy skin and hair. All metabolic activities, appetite, hunger, color, complexion and body’s circulation are dependent on pitta dosha. When pitta is out of balance then the body may lead to many diseases like inflammation, acne and acidity.

SUB-TYPES OF PITTA DOSHA

TYPE OF PITTA DOSHA LOCATION AND   FUNCTION
Ranjaka Located in the liver and spleen, it is responsible for converting rasa dhatu into rakta dhatu
Pachaka Located in the stomach and intestine, it controls the digestive system
Sadhaka Located in the head and heart. It attends mental functions such as knowledge and intelligence
Bhrajaka Located in the skin, it gives color and complexion to the skin
Alochaka Located in the eyes and helps in vision

Food to eat in pita

Pitta is said to be aggravated by the diet rich in rasa like amla (sour), lavan (salty) and katu (pungent) and is mitigated by madhura (sweet), tikta (bitter) and kashay (astringent) rasa. So, people having a pitta body type should refrain from having a diet rich in rasa amla (sour), lavan (salty) and katu (pungent) like grapes, papaya, onions, eggplant, almonds and various other things.

FOOD TO CONSUME IN PITTA BODY TYPE FOOD NOT TO CONSUME IN PITTA BODY TYPE
Sweet and bitter vegetables like celery, carrots, cucumber and cabbage. Spicy hot food, soy sauce, urad dal and things having salty and sour content.
Fruits like sweet ripe oranges, pear, bananas, melons and mangoes. Cashew, sesame seeds, peanuts, egg yolk and thyme.
Herbs and spices like black pepper, cumin, cilantro and turmeric. Honey, jaggery and white sugar. Spices like garlic, cloves, mustard seeds and hing.

Summer is said to be the season of pitta which is a combination of fire and water elements, pitta has the characteristics of being hot. When there is excess pitta in the body you may experience the following:-

  1. Feeling of heat generation in the body.
  2. Acid reflux
  3. Nausea
  4. Diarrhea
  5. Anger and hot flashes
  6. Excessive sweating
  7. Foul body odor
  8. Irritability
  9. Insomnia
  10. 10.Inflammation of the joints

According to ayurveda due to the inconsistency of them chronic diseases occur. There are 40 types of diseases caused by pitta dosha.

Among the forty nanatmaja vyadhi of pitta dosha some of the diseases are given below:

  1. Daha (burning)
  2. Amlaka
  3. Antar daaha (burning sensation inside the body)
  4. Ati sveda (excessive sweating)
  5. Ushmaadhikya (excessive temperature)
  6. Kaamla (jaundice)
  7. Jivadana (hemorrhage)
  8. Tamah pravesha (fainting)

Symptoms of Pitta Imbalance

  1. Daha- burning sensation
  2. Ushna – heat
  3. Sweda- perspiration
  4. Kandu- itching
  5. Kotha- putrefaction
  6. Srava- discharge
  7. Raaga – redness

General Treatment for pitta diseases

  1. Pita is treated with herbs having Madhura, tikta and kashaya rasa.
  2. Herbs having cool potency
  3. Virechana- purgation
  4. Parisheka- effusion
  5. Abhyanga- massage with herbs having pitta-pacifying qualities.

Importance of virechana in pitta imbalance

Purgation or virechana is the treatment for curing the pattika disease after administration virechana eliminates vitiated pitta from its root from the level of intestines. It also alleviates the entire vitiated pitta from other parts of the body.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

In ayurveda shamana is done by using madhura(sweet), tikta(bitter) and kashaya(astringent) rasa. The goal of treatment is to cleanse the body of undigested food. These cleansing mechanisms are described among panchkarma to maintain balance in the body.

Panchkarma includes five types of shodhana karmas.

1. VAMAN

  • Vaman is done to detoxify vitiated kapha dosha.

2. Virechana

  • Virechana is done to detoxify vitiated pitta dosha.

3. Basti

  • Basti is done to detoxify vitiated vata dosha.

4. Nasya

  • Nasya or nasal administration of medicated oil and herbs are used for relieving doshas from the head.

5.Raktamokshana

  • Raktamokshana is done to expel out vitiated rakta dosha.

FORMULATIONS TO BALANCE VITIATED PITTA DOSHA.

  1. Shadanga Paniya
  2. Ushirasava
  3. Praval Panchamrit ras
  4. Amalaki Rasayan
  5. Kamdudha ras

ASANAS TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY PITTA BALANCE

  1. Dhanurasana
  2. Bhujangasana
  3. Ardha matsyendrasana
  4. Setu bandhasana
  5. Ushtrasana

Some effective herbs by planet ayurveda to balance pitta dosha

1. Pitta Balance

This herbal formulation is made up of rasaushadhi like jahar mohra pishti, kaharava pishti, akik pishti, mukta pishti and giloy satva(Tinospora cordifolia) herb. Akik pishti and mukta pishti are helpful in balancing excess acid in the stomach and provides immediate relief from acidity and heartburn but also improves digestion and reduces constipation.

Dosage– 1 to 2 capsules twice daily with water after a meal.

2. Panchatikta kwath

This formulation is made of guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia), nimba(Azadirachta indica), patola(Cucumis acutangulus), kantakari(Solanum virginianum) and parpata(Fumaria indica) etc. which is useful in reducing inflammation and fever like conditions.

Dosage– 2 tsp before food with equal amount of water

3. Shankh bhasma

It is made of the conch or sea shell for managing conditions like acid reflux, also called GERD. Sankha bhasma has a kshar (alkaline) property which helps in neutralizing the excess acid production. It works by its sheeta (cold) property. It is useful in controlling acidity, abdominal pain and ibs like condition.

Dosage– 125-250 mg twice a day

4. Praval panchamrit ras

This herbal formulation is in the form of tablet or powder formed by Mukta bhasma, shankh bhasma, shukti bhasma, praval bhasma and the latex of arka. It has a calming effect on curing bloating, anorexia, ascites, indigestion and gastritis like conditions and is helpful in balancing vata and kapha dosha

Dosage-2 tablets  twice daily with honey, ghee and milk after a meal.

CONCLUSION

Pitta dosha is one of the three doshas of our body which has its own natural properties and functioning in the body. When these doshas get out of balance they cause different health conditions which are aggravated by the consumption of rasa opposite to that of their nature. Pitta dosha is similarly maintained by giving up on certain items leading to its aggravation like amla(sour), lavan(salt) and katu(pungent) rasa and also by shodhana(detoxification) and shamna(pacification).

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February 19, 2022

Natural Cure For Transverse Myelitis

ABSTRACT

Transverse myelitis is the inflammation of the spinal cord of both sections. It is a neurological disorder which damages the insulating material on nerves. Still, 55% of cases are unknown and the remaining is autoimmune. The disease is rare but after this disease the quality of life decreases. This is very important to evaluate this disease earlier. Once this disease is treated there is a high chance of recurrence. So as to know more about this disease let us discuss this disease in detail as under.

Transverse myelitis

INFORMATION

The signals are interrupted by the spinal cord which are sent by the brain to the body is transverse myelitis. The patient gets pain and drowsiness. This disease may occur due to viruses and other body infections and in some cases this disease is unknown. The chances of occurrence may be at any age. On the testing of the spinal cord it is found that the immune proteins get higher. The high level of protein present in the spinal cord is responsible for pain and inflammation. More of the time the immune system of the body attacks the healthy cells that are why it is an autoimmune disorder. The dysfunction of bowel movements and sphincter activities are present. In this disease the myelin sheath of neurons gets damaged and this disease occurs.

IN AYURVEDA

This disease is related to vata dosha and rakta vaha strotas dushti (raktavarat vata). Vata is a very useful element present in the body which regulates all the physical and metabolic activities and supports the functioning and physical movements of the body.

CAUSES

Following are the causes of this disease. Most of the time it is found that this disease is autoimmune but can also get due to some other body infections like bacterial infections, fungal infections, parasites and viral infections

  • Multiple sclerosis is a disease by which the immune system of the body damages the myelin sheath which is very important to connect the brain to the spinal cord for signal purposes.
  • Devic disease is the type of inflammation which reduces the layer of myelin in the spinal cord and in the eye. Due to this the patient feels blurry vision.
  • Vaccinations used in infections trigger the cause of this disease.
  • Sarcoidosis may lead to inflammation throughout the body which also includes the optic nerve of the eye.
  • Herpes zoster virus

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS

Following are the signs and symptoms of this disease:-
Usually the signs and the symptoms last for a few days to a few months.

  • Pain in the lumbar region. Sharp pain and the shooting pain which radiate to the lower limbs of the body. Sometimes the patient feels pain in the chest region.
  • Abnormal sensations in the body like numbness, tingling sensations may be present. Sensations from hot and cold things may last for a long time.
  • Weakness in arms and other parts of the body may be present. Sometimes patients get paralyzed.
  • Trouble with urinary and bowel functions.

COMPLICATIONS

Following are the complications of this disease:

Sexual dysfuction is very common complication the male partner experiences ejaculation dysfunctining and feels difficulty to reach at orgasm. Patients sometimes feel depressed which can aggravate transverse myelitis. Pain is another important complication which may last for many days.

DIAGNOSIS

Following is the diagnosis which is used in this disease:

Medical history of the patient and physical examination is very important to diagnose this disease. MRI scan is a very important key to diagnose this disease. The test of cerebrospinal fluid is necessary to find out the severity of infection present in the localized area. Spinal tap is one of the best methods used to detect the infection in fluid between two vertebrae.

TREATMENT

Anti inflammatory drugs are the best medicines in allopathy to stop the spread of infection. Steroidal therapy for lowering the symptoms of the disease. plasma exchange therapy is one of the best therapies which helps to enhance healing power in the particular area.

Acharya in Ayurveda said that panchakarma therapy is the best therapy to avoid the signs and symptoms and cures this disease. Patient suffers with pain in the spinal area that’s why acharya told vasti karma in this disease which lowers down the increased vata dosha and settles down this disease very effectively. Niruh vasti and sneha vasti should be administered on alternate days. Madhutailik vasti,yapana vasti, sidh vasti all are anuvasana vasti which are to be given on alternate days.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is best for providing a good therapeutic approach to all diseases. The products of planet Ayurveda are 100% safe and easy to use. These products are made under the supervision of experts and also have good therapeutic results in all types of disease. Each and every medicines of planet Ayurveda go through the medical trials which are properly tested in labs. These all medicines are side effect free. Planet Ayurveda provides the following herbal and pure products for the treatment of this disease.

  1. Boswellia Curcumin
  2. Shilajit Capsules
  3. Ashwagandha Capsules
  4. Yograj Guggul
  5. Neuro Plan Syrup
  6. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras

Transverse-myelitis

1. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

The capsules are very effective in inflammatory diseases. The contents are shallaki (boswellia serrata), curcumin (curcuma longa). It is the most effective combination of natural herbs which help in most severe cases of neurological disorders. It also helps to promote the proper blood supply to joints and the whole body. It is good medicine for back pain, wrist pain, toe pain and swellings in the joints. It is also very useful for the flexibility of the joints. It also gets used in arthritis and has analgesic effects which suppress the inflammation and pain.

DOSAGE-1-2 capsules once or twice daily with lukewarm water.

2. SHILAJIT CAPSULES

It is one of the best medicines of ayurveda and famous medicine of ayurveda which works on the weak points of the body. Mainly it is used in preventing the number of diseases. Shilajit is best for weak purposes in the body. It acts as the best supplement for male and females.it is one of the best medicines for anti aging purposes. Even acharya sushrut told shilajit that there is no disease which cannot be cured by shilajit. It is very rejuvenative and acts as a rasayana. Shilajeet capsules are made from extract form of shilajeet which is collected from himalayas in a crude form. It is also anti-oxidant and provides proper minerals and vitamins to the body. It is very safe to consume and all and helps to reduce wrong toxins in the body.

DOSAGE-1-2 capsules once or twice daily with lukewarm water.

3. ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES

This is also a very popular medicine of ayurveda which is used in the disorders of muscle and bone. Ashwagandha is one of the best medicines for neuro disorders also it is number one stress buster and provides good results in all diseases.it also helpful in palpitation and anxiety disorders. Ashwagandha is very useful in all nervous disorders. It acts as a natural nerve tonic. It also enhances the physical strength of the body and helps to fight against the bacterial and viral disorders. It also provides good nourishment to all body tissues. Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) is the number one drug and also called as winter cherry helps to balance the vata dosha in the body. As all we know vata is the only one which promotes the movements of the body. Ashwagandha may also be given to up growing children’s by which it can be used as the best herbal tonic to them and also increases the memory power of the body.

DOSAGE-1-2 capsules once or twice daily with lukewarm water.

4. YOGRAJ GUGGUL

It is also the best medicine for pacifying the vata dosha in the body. It acts as an anti inflammatory medicine for this disease it promotes the quality of strength and immune system and supports healthy menstrual cycle also. It helps to relax the nerve endings of the body by which pain subsides. It is the classical formulation which is used the same as our ancient acharyas. It contains guggul (commiphora mukul), chitrak (plumbago zeylanica), pippali (piper longum) etc. the combination of the herbs are also help to regulates the good blood flow to the infected areas. It is widely used medicine for vata disorders and gives strength to joints of the body. Yograj is one of the best medicines to remove the false toxins from the body.

DOSAGE-1-2 tab once or twice daily with lukewarm water.

5. NEUROPLAN SYRUP

It is the best syrup made for exact neuro disorders. The herbs are brahmi (bacopa monnieri), pippali (piper longum), sonth (zingiber officinale) etc. As the name suggests, this is the best medicine for neuro problems like stress, depression, sadness etc. it is very well made for enhancing the memory power, focus and attention. It also shows best results in children. The nervous system is very well nourished by this syrup which is mandatory to maintain in old age. It also nourishes the nerve cells and helps to maintain coordination and fight against major health issues. Diseases like alzheimer, dementia  are cured with this syrup. It also helps to maintain the doshas in the body. The numbness and tingling sensations in the body are very well cured by this syrup. It is a nerve tonic which can  be used by any age group. The herbs this syrup contains very well shows the 100% results in weakness.

DOSAGE-1-2 tsp once or twice daily.

6. VRIHAT VATCHINTAMANI RAS

It is the best medication to treat vataj disorders. It shows best results in bone disorders also. It is very well made by the methods of ras shastra. The medicines are swarna bhasma (calx  of gold), loha bhasma (calx of iron), praval bhasma (calx of coral) etc. This medication is used in various vataj disorders like hemiplegia and other pain symptoms in the body. It is the best medication for inflammatory diseases also. It lowers the numbness and also helps to fight against the anxiety disorders. This medication should be avoided in the gestational period only. It also acts as a catalyst which can be given with other medications and gives best results in all disorders.

DOSAGE-1-2 tab once or twice daily with lukewarm water.

CONCLUSION

This disorder is very common in old age and there is no proper cure in allopathy medicines; they do only symptomatic treatments for this disease which includes anti-inflammatory drugs. But in ayurveda our acharya gave proper and long acting treatments. The products of planet ayurveda are all are according to our ancient acharya which are very effective. The products are 100 % ayurvedic and made under the supervision of experts. Each and every product contains pure ayurvedic herbal medicines and are all side effect free. In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.

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