Category: ENT Health

May 4, 2023

How to Get Rid of Nasal Polyps Through Ayurveda

Abstract

Air is such an important aspect of life to survive, also called as “pranavayu”. Nose is our prime organ of olfaction. One cannot imagine life without a nose. It is the passage of pure filtered air to the lungs. But there are certain conditions where the passage of air is blocked. And one such condition is nasal polyps. They are bump like structures inside the nasal cavity that block air flow and prevent filtration of the air. It gives the feeling of irritation to the person. These are commonly non cancerous growth (benign). These are the result of recurrent inflammation or infections, aleeries, asthma etc. They may vary in size, big or small. Estimated population having this condition is around 4-40 %. Nasal polyps are usually more common in males than females. Affected population is young adults or middle aged adults. So let’s begin with reading all about nasal polyps in detail, their causes, their symptoms, what do we call it in ayurveda, how to manage the situation according to the Indian system of medicine and Modern aspects.

Nasal Polyps

Introduction

Nasal polyps are painless, soft, benign (non cancerous) round growth (cyst) found in the sinuses and nasal passage. They can be small or big in size. Small nasal polyps may be symptomless. Nasal polyps that are big in size that may block the nasal cavity, that may raise some serious breathing issues, loss of smell etc. Nasal polyps result from the chronic inflammation in the mucus membrane due to recurrent respiratory infections, asthma, some immune disorder or some drug sensitivity (NSAIDS). Nasal polyps are most common in adults but can happen at any age. After it resolves its chances of recurrence are there. Sometimes inheritance is responsible for the nasal polyps.

Four stages of polyps

  1. Limited only to middle turbinate
  2. Extending beyond middle turbinate
  3. Approaching towards inferior turbinate
  4. Extending upto the floor of the nose

According to the location there are mainly two types of polyps

Ethmoidal polyp

  • Located in ethmoid cavity
  • Common in adults
  • Tendency to grow forward
  • Tendency to recurrence
  • They are usually multiple in number

Antrochoanal Polyp

  • Located in antrum
  • Common in children and young adults
  • Tendency to grow backwards or posterior
  • Recurrence is rare after removal

Causes and Risk factors

Nasal polyps are usually associated with some diseased condition as given below

  • Frequent Asthma attacks
  • Hay fever or allergic rhinitis
  • Allergic fungal sinusitis
  • Chronic rhinitis
  • Repeated sinus infections
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Drug sensitivity non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) like aspirin. Ibuprofen
  • Inheritance
  • Churg-Strauss syndrome (inflammation of blood vessels)
  • Low in immunity
  • Vitamin D deficiency

Signs and symptoms

  • Person suffers from runny nose (nasal drainage)
  • Nasal fullness or stuffiness
  • Blocked nose
  • Nasal congestion
  • Anosmia (loss of smell)
  • Rise of snoring
  • Sleep apnea
  • Secretions or mucus runs down the back of the throat or post nasal drip
  • Frequent bleeding from the nose
  • Headache or facial pain
  • Feeling of pressure over forehead, face, sinuses or top tooth
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Rarely blurred vision or reduced vision
  • High fever
  • Pain in the nose

Complications

  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Flaring up of asthma
  • Recurrent sinus infections

Diagnosis

  • Medications to reduce infla
  • Based on history of especially recurrent infections, asthma attacks, allergies
  • Based on symptoms
  • Nasal endoscopy
  • CT scan
  • MRI
  • Allergy test

Prevention

  • Maintaining good hygiene
  • Taking proper medications for asthma or allergies
  • Using humidifier at home to keep air moist
  • Washing nasal passage with saline
  • Avoiding dust or allergens
  • Steam to clear nasal passage
  • Stay hydrated
  • Stop smoking

Management

  • To shrink the polyps one should spray steroids
  • Decongestant nasal drops
  • Oral steroidal medication (budesonide, fluticasone etc)
  • Injection under the skin (dupilumab, prednisolone)
  • Antihistamine (montelukast)
  • Antibiotics
  • Endoscopic removal of the polyp
  • Polypectomy (smaller polyps)

Note

Nasal polyps show recurrence about 15% of people, they often revert back after treatment.
Many people follow repeated surgery or prolonged steroid intake.

Ayurvedic aspect and management of Nasal polyp

Ayurveda is an Ancient Indian System of medicine that has been existing for thousands of years. Ayurveda is a systematic and planned procedure aiming at balancing the elevated doshas (vata, pitta and Kapha) and dhatus with the help of certain herbal drugs, panchkarma, diet and lifestyle modification. Its prime focus is prevention of the ailment and providing higher quality of health. Ayurveda believes in the natural process of healing. Ayurveda has a solution to every problem.
Nasal polyp as per ayurveda is called “Nasa Arsh”. Acharya sushrut mentioned four types of nasa Arsh in ancient texts: vata, pitta, kapha and sanipataj. And symptoms are according to the predominant dosha.

“अरिवत् प्राणिनो मांसकीलका विशसन्ति यत् ।

( Ashtanga sangraha)
Or “Arivat pranan shrinoti hinasti iti arshah”)

Above quoted lines explained that Arsha is a disease in which patienst’s vital force (prana) is being tortured as enemy. The twak (skin), maans dhatu (muscles), meda dhatu (fatty tissues) are vitiated due to vata, pitta and kapha dosha which give rise to polyp-like growth. Arsha is considered to be tridoshaj Vyadhi that means it vitiates all three doshas vata, pitta and kapha.

“Ghranjeshu pratishayayoati matram seivathu krichhoucchvasta, Putinasyam saanunasikvakyatvam shirodukham.”

(Sushrut nidan)

The symptoms of nasa arsha according to acharya sushrut are pratishaya (flu or cold), shyavthu (sneezing), difficulty in breathing, putinasya ( foul smell in nose), nasal speech and headache.

There are four types of treatment protocol has been mentioned in Ayurveda

  1. Aushadh (medications)
  2. Shastra (surgical removal)
  3. Kshara ( topical alkali application)
  4. Agni karma (cautery)

The classical management of Nasa Arsha includes

  1. Application of infused oil with the herbs like Rakta karveer (Nerium indiucum) and jati ( Jasminum grandiflorum)
  2. Grahdhoom taila nasya (aacharya sharangdhar)

Herbal Remedies for Nasal polyp by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a herbal manufacturing renowned company and is a GMP certified company promoting Ayurveda at its best level. Formulations prepared by the Planet Ayurveda are in the form of asav, aristas, vatis (tablets), avaleha (jams), churan (powder), liquids (syrups), capsules. All the herbal formulations prepared by Planet Ayurveda are 100% pure, herbal, vegetarian and natural. Supplements are formulated under the strict eye of MD Ayurveda experts. With the goodness of magical herbs, Planet Ayurveda has formulated various preparations to manage nasal polyp. The procedures and the content of the formulation are referred from ancient ayurvedic text. The herbs used are pure, uncontaminated and unadulterated. All these herbal remedies are free from preservatives, additives and chemicals. These are safe to use. The herbal formulations for the management of Nasa Arsha or nasal polyps are as follows:

  1. Septrin Tablets
  2. Kanchnaar Guggul
  3. Tulsi Capsules
  4. Dashamoola Capsules
  5. Yavakshar Application

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Product description

1. Septrin Tablets

Septrin tablet is a wonderful preparation by Planet Ayurveda. Which has amazing properties like anti inflammatory, anti analgesic, antimicrobial, antiseptic. The herbs Septrin includes pippali (Piper longum), haridra (Curcuma longa), shunthi (Zingiber officinale), tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), marich (Piper nigrum) and guggul (Commiphora mukul). It balances Vata, pitta and kapha dosha. It has properties that help in removal blockage of the channels reversing the flow of all the doshas. It aids in healthy digestion that further leads to formation of healthy dhatus. It increases the immunity of the person. This magical herbal formulation helps in managing the nasal polyps.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice a day after meals

2. Kanchnaar Guggul

Kanchnaar guggul is an amazing polyherbal formulation mentioned in ancient ayurvedic text. It reformulated by Planet Ayurveda with the pure herbs including kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegata), amalaki (Emblica officinale), bibhitaki (Terminalia billerica), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), ginger (Zingiber officinale), pippali (Piper longum), varuna bark (Crataeva religiosa), marich (Piper nigrum), tejapatra (Cinnamomum tamala), guggul (Commiphora mukul) etc. It has potent anti-inflammatory properties. It is helpful in reducing the size of the abnormal growths just like in nasa arsha or it shrinks the tissues, providing newness to the mucous membrane of the nose. Thus kanchnar guggul is effective in the management of nasa arsh.

Dosage: Two tablets twice a day after meals

3. Tulsi Capsules

Tulsi capsule is a single herb formulation prepared by Planet Ayurveda. These capsules contain standardised extract of the tulsi herb (Ocimum sanctum). It has amazing immunomodulatory properties. Along with this tulsi fights with the infections going inside the body. It is a potent antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesics. Moreover it possess rasayanic properties that are helpful in rejuvenation of the cells or the tissues. It balances all three doshas. It has skin healing properties, provides healing of the mucous membrane. It helps in excretion of excessive mucous secretions. Tulsi capsules are amazing herbal formulations to manage nasal polyps.

Dosage: one tablet two times a day after meal

4. Dashamoola Capsules

Dashamoola capsules is the patent manufacturing of Planet Ayurveda. It is the amalgam of 10 herbs such as bilva (Aegle marmelos), shyonak (Oroxylum indicum), patla (Stereospermum suaveolens), agnimantha (Clerodendrum phlomidis), gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), prishniparni (Uraria picta), brihati (Solanum indicum), agnimantha (Clerodendrum phlomidis), shalparni (Desmodium gangeticum), kantakari (Solanum surattense), gambhari (Gmelina arborea), gokshur (Tribulus terrestris). According to Ayurveda dashmool has very good anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic properties. It is the best among vatahar formulations along with pacification of other two doshas. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties it is useful in nasa arsha.

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

5. Yav Kshar

Yav khshar is a classical preparation which is known to an alkali. It is prepared from Yava panchang ((Hordeum Vulgare). Basically kshar possesses properties of lekhana ( tissue scraping) helpful in abolishing the abnormal growths present on the body. It is preferred more than surgery because it has fewer complications than surgeries. And also it is easy to apply. Kashar reduces the excess kapha and vata anulomana (maintaining flow of vata). It is best suited over surgery for the management of Nasal Polyps with very less chances of recurrence.

Dosage: local application over the nasal polyp with a cotton swab.

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Conclusion

Nasal Polyp is a very common condition in children and young adults. It is non cancerous (benign) outgrowth of the mucous membrane of nasal mucosa giving the symptoms of nasal blockage and irritation. This condition has chances of recurrence. In modern medicine the only cure is oral or topical steroids or either surgical removal. But in ayurveda there are numerous herbal preparations that are very effective in the management of nasal polyps with the rare chances of otis recurrence. Nasal polyps are known as nasa arsha in Ayurveda. All the detailed description its causes its management in Indian As well as the modern system of medicine has already been discussed in this above article.

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April 18, 2023

How to Prevent Asthma Through Ayurveda – Alternative Medicines

ABSTRACT

Asthma is a very serious illness that affects a very large number of the population. It is a respiratory disorder which has very adverse effects on the patient. The person suffering from asthma will feel difficulty in breathing and in severe cases he/ she may face problems while talking also. Avoiding the triggers of asthma will help to avoid the asthma attacks. Asthma affects the quality of life very badly. The person finds it difficult to remain physically active. The treatment in modern medicine will include various therapies which will ease life up to some extent. Let’s discuss it in detail!

INTRODUCTION

Asthma is a chronic illness which affects people of all age groups especially the children. Asthma is a respiratory disorder that occurs because of inflammatory changes in the airway. The airway to lungs gets inflamed in this condition. Normally the air travels from the nose or mouth to throat and eventually to lungs. There are various air passages that help in transferring the oxygen from the air to the bloodstream. In asthma, the lining of the airways undergo inflammatory changes and swell up. This results in tightening the muscles of the lungs. The person will experience difficulty in breathing. This will result in an asthma attack.

Asthma

CAUSES

There are various causes and triggers that differ from person to person. There is no known specific cause of asthma identified yet. Some of the factors that are estimated to cause asthma are genetics i.e. family history of asthma, history of infections such as viral infections etc. There are various triggers of asthma. Triggers are the factors that will aggravate the condition. Triggers will differ from person to person. The most common types of triggers are as follows- animal dander (hair), strenuous physical work, respiratory tract infections , extreme emotions, and certain types of medicinal drugs such as aspirin, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

SYMPTOMS

Wheezing is the most common clinical feature of asthma. The person’s breathing will be accompanied with a whistling sound. The symptoms of asthma will differ from patient to patient. The symptoms that are seen in most of the cases are coughing, abnormal breathing either rapid breathing or shortness of breath. The patient may feel tired very easily. He/ she may experience difficulty in completing the day to day task because of low energy. Asthma may also lead to anxiousness, chest pain and frequent infections. The person experiences difficulty in breathing so he will not be able to sleep properly. The coughing will especially increase at night time or during laughing.

DIAGNOSIS

The diagnosis of asthma will include both, the clinical examination by the doctor and the laboratory investigations. The doctor will observe the signs and symptoms of the patient and if the features suggest asthma then further examinations are advised. The signs and symptoms are described above. The lab investigations will include various lung function tests such as spirometry (it will determine the amount and speed of air flowing in and out from the lungs.) and peak flow, etc. Various other tests performed are chest x- rays, allergy testing, sputum examination, nitric oxide test etc.

TREATMENT

The management of asthma will include prevention and long term control to stop the asthma attacks. The specific medicine regimen will depend on the patient’s age, symptoms, triggers and health status. In general, the treatment will include bronchodilators which are in the form of inhalers that provide instant relief and facilitate easier breathing. Various medications are given orally such as cortico steroids, beta- agonists, theophylline, anticholinergic agents, etc. In some cases, allergy is reported as the main trigger factor. In such cases, the allergy needs to be treated first. So, the allergy medications are prescribed which include immunotherapy, or different types of oral antihistamine drugs.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

Ayurveda always presents a unique perspective about each concept related to the body. In case of asthma, we can correlate it with tamak shwas. It is a condition caused by the increased levels of kapha dosha, which affects the pranavaha srotas (airway passages). This leads to different types of breathing difficulties such as dyspnoea (i.e. difficulty in breathing), coughing, difficulty in speaking etc. The increased levels of kapha dosha will obstruct the path of vata dosha and will aggravate the condition. Thus, the treatment will include balancing the levels of kapha and vata dosha. The patient feels relieved by the use of hot potency products. The management will include detoxifying the body especially the airways to pacify the vata dosha. There are various types of herbs known to benefit the condition such as licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), turmeric (Curcuma longa), pippali (Piper longum), ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), etc.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ASTHMA BY PLANET AYURVEDA

When Ayurvedic herbs are used in pure form and appropriately, they show great results on health. Planet Ayurveda prepares various formulations of natural herbs such as Aller- G care, Praanrakshak Churna, Tulsi Capsules, Shwash Kuthar Ras etc. which are prepared using authentic ways and provide great results in improving the respiratory system of the body. All the herbal products manufactured here are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colors and fillers. These products are hundred percent natural and are formulated by MD Ayurvedic doctors with deep knowledge of Ayurveda and many years of experience. The formulations are prepared strictly according to the procedures described in the samhitas (classical texts) and therefore are very effective in promoting health and curing the diseased state.

  1. Aller-G Care
  2. Praanrakshak Churna
  3. Tulsi Capsules
  4. Shwash Kuthar Ras

Herbal Supplements for Asthma

Herbal Remedies for Asthma

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Aller-G Care

Aller-G Care capsules are prepared by planet ayurveda using the following herbs -Haridra (Curcuma longa), Neem (Azadirachta Indica), Shirish (Albizia Lubbock), Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), etc. The combination of these drugs promotes the health of the respiratory system. These help to promote overall health of the body. These show anti- inflammatory effects on the airways and hence facilitate breathing.

Dose: 1-2 Capsules should be given two times a day. The Aller-G Care capsules are given with plain water and after meals.

2. Praanrakshak Churna

Praanrakshak Churna by planet Ayurveda contains Shirish (Mimosa Tree) (Albizia lubbock), Vaasa (Adhatoda vasica), Anantmool (Tylophora asthmatica), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), etc. These drugs improve the respiratory system of the body. It soothes the throat and aids breathing.

Dose: This churna is given 1-2 teaspoons three times a day, with plain water after meals.

3. Tulsi Capsules

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) has been known to exhibit a variety of medicinal properties since ancient times. The herb of tulsi contains anti- inflammatory properties, gives relief in cold, cough, fever, etc. It improves the immunity of the body and thus improves the overall health of the body. These capsules are prepared from pure extract of tulsi (Ocimum sanctum).

Dose: One to two capsules are given twice a day with plain water.

4. Shwash Kuthar Ras

Shwash Kuthar Ras is prepared with a number of medicinal ingredients such as Maricha Churna (Piper nigrum), Shuddha Parada (Purified Mercury), Shuddha Sulphur (Purified Sulphur), Shuddha Vatsanabha (Purified Aconitum ferox), Shuddha Tankan (Purified Citrus tankan), Shuddha Manahshila (Purified Realgar), Shunthi Churna (Zingiber officinale), Pippali Churna (Piper longum), etc. This combination helps to get relief from, cold, cough, etc. This preparation benefits the condition of asthma as it promotes the overall respiratory health of the patient.

Dose: 1 tablet two times a day.

CONCLUSION

The Ayurvedic principles consider that the causative factor behind shwasa roga related to asthma is the imbalance in the levels of vata and kapha dosha. And as discussed above, the increased levels of kapha will result in obstruction in the path of vata dosha. So, the target of treatment of asthma will be to reduce the levels of kapha dosha. Managing the proper levels of kapha and vata dosha will lead to the healthy state of the body. So, as the Ayurvedic treatment emphasizes on treating the root cause of the condition it is capable of eliminating the disease permanently. In a nutshell, it can be concluded that with appropriate and timely management of kapha and vata levels of the body, asthma can be improved in almost all of the cases leading to better quality of life.

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