Category: Herbal Remedies

January 20, 2023

Masticatory Muscle Myositis (MMM) | Ayurvedic Treatment

Abstract

Myositis is a term used to denote the inflammation in the muscles. Myositis can occur due to infection, autoimmune conditions and due to injury. Masticatory muscles are the muscles involved in chewing.  Myositis is associated with weak and painful status of muscles.  The dogs which are suffering from MMM are not able to open the mouth and chew easily.

Introduction

Masticatory muscle myositis is an immune-mediated, inflammatory condition that affects the muscles of mastication. It is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system of dogs affects their own muscle tissue as foreign attacks as per the basic scenario of autoimmune disease. Dogs of any breed can be affected with MMM but some specific breeds are more susceptible to this problem like Golden retrievers, Doberman pinscher, German shepherds, Rottweilers and many more. In chronic types of MMM, a condition known as Trismus is commonly found. Trismus is a condition known as lockjaw due to prolonged spasms of muscles of mastication. Here in this article we will discuss the MMM with its ayurvedic aspect.

Masticatory-muscle-myositis-(MMM)

Causes

As the MMM is an autoimmune condition so to find out an exact cause is unknown. Some general causes of MMM are below-

  1. Bacterial infection
  2. Viral infection
  3. Vaccinations
  4. Stress
  5. Medication allergy.
  6. Recurrent exposure to environmental factors.
  7. Recurrent allergen exposure.

Symptoms

Following are the Basic Symptoms Associated with MMM.

  1. Unable to open the mouth
  2. Eyes look sunken
  3. Eyes look protruding
  4. Stiff movements
  5. Weakness
  6. Regurgitation of food and water
  7. Difficulty swallowing
  8. Difficulty breathing
  9. Inability to open the jaw (trismus)
  10. Jaw pain
  11. Swelling or atrophy of the jaw muscles
  12. Difficulty eating and drinking
  13. Reluctance to play with toys
  14. Sunken or protruding eyes

Diagnosis

Following Diagnostic tools can be used to find out the Problem–

  1. The symptoms of MMM like inability to chew, inability to open the mouth properly also help to diagnose the problem.
  2. Blood tests can be done to check the status.

Ayurvedic Aspect

The pashu chikitsa in ayurveda is a dedicated approach to manage the problems of our pets. It is associated with the relation between humans and animals. Masticatory muscle myositis (MMM) can be correlated with vata vikar or especially the Mansagat vata. Vata commands all the activities in the body But for better body status all the doshas should be in a balanced state. The imbalance in the body doshas or their vitiation leads to poor status of the body. It is mentioned beautifully in a sutra by Acharya charak. It is due to factors which are able to provoke Vata dosha. Thus excessive vata leads to debilitated muscular strength. It is beautifully explained in a sutra by Acharya Charak. Charak chikitsa 28/32.

This sutra states that the symptoms of Mansagata vata are Gauravta (heaviness in the body), todvat vedna (pricking pain all over the body), dandmushtihatam (pain like fist blow), sarvangvedna (generalised bodyache), shramitam (fatigue).
The Ayurveda is playing a significant role in improving the status of dogs suffering from MMM.

The herbs like Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis), Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Curcumin helps to manage the condition of MMM in dogs.

Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda for the Management of MMM

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified hub for the manufacturing of best-quality herbal remedies. Our prime goal and ambition is to awaken mankind to the deep secrets of Ayurveda and its health benefits. Our pets are our companions and it’s our prime duty to keep them free of disease. In the same direction Planet Ayurveda has brought the best formulations for the management of MMM in dogs.

  1. Yograj Guggul
  2. Joint Aid Plus
  3. Boswellia Curcumin
  4. Brahmi Cap
  5. Coral Calcium Complex

Herbal Remedies For Masticatory Muscle Myositis (MMM)

Herbal Remedies For Masticatory Muscle Myositis (MMM)

Brief Explanation

1.Yograj Guggul

Yograj guggul is a polyherbal classical formulation formulated by Planet Ayurveda having Purified Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis), Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Pippali Moola (Piper longum) and many more as the chief ingredients. Yograj guggul helps to relieve the pain and inflammation in the body. It is helpful to manage the autoimmunity conditions in the body. Thus Yograj guggul has the ability to counter the issues of pain. It helps to prevent the status of excessive pain due to Vata pacifying properties.

Dosage– 3 tab twice daily

2. Joint Aid Plus

Joint Aid plus of Planet Ayurveda is a natural formulation of Planet Ayurveda having Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) as a chief ingredient. This formulation is useful for the better status of joints in horses. The Vata pacifying properties of the added herbs are used to reduce joint pain and have good results in the diseases associated with MMM.
Dosage– 2 cap twice daily

3. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia curcumin is a herbal formulation loaded with Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Shallaki is a natural painkiller and curcumin acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. This herbal capsule is helpful in the management of pain and inflammation in the body. The Vata dosha is associated with the pain, hence Boswellia Curcumin is able to manage the pain in MMM.

Dosage–  2 cap twice daily

4. Brahmi Cap

Brahmi capsule is a single herb capsule of Planet Ayurveda loaded with the pure extract of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). The Brahmi cap is able to drain out the stress in dogs associated with MMM. It helps to promote nerve conduction and is able to promote the brain tone as well. It is able to prevent brain damage and reduce stress and anxiety.

Dosage–2 caps twice daily.

5. Coral Calcium Complex

Coral calcium complex is a herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda formulated by the combination of a variety of herbo mineral components. The chief ingredients of Cap Coral calcium complex are Praval pishti (coral), Akik pishti (Agate, Jahar Mohra Pishti (An Ayurvedic herb), Kamdudha Ras (An Ayurvedic herb), Mukta pishti (Pearl), Guduchi (Giloy Satva). Coral calcium capsule is able to maintain the good status of joints and bones. It is able to enhance the levels of calcium naturally.
Dosage– 2 cap twice daily

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Conclusion

MMM is a disease of concern for the beloved pets, the dogs. It is a very painful condition associated with Stiff movements, Weakness, Regurgitation of food and water, Difficulty swallowing, Difficulty breathing, Inability to open the jaw (trismus). The  herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda are helpful to manage the status of Masticatory muscle myositis (MMM) and are able to prevent the side effects of synthetic medicines.

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January 19, 2023

What are the indicators of Hemapheresis? How Ayurveda can be of help Relate with Rakta Shodhana in Ayurveda

Abstract

Hemapheresis is a process in which blood parts or blood components are removed by automated equipment. This process is very safe, in which plasma and platelets are removed from blood and the left part is sent back to the donor’s body. The donor should be ABO and Rh typing and must meet the criteria applicable as the donor for normal donation. All the process is based on the centrifugation principle. The Whole process takes two hours to complete.  In this article we will discuss this process in detail and its alternative in Ayurveda.

Hemapheresis

Introduction

This process has been used widely in clinical practice for removal of toxins from the blood. It includes cell depletion in which removal of platelets, red cells and leukocytes from the patient’s circulation. This process is also called therapeutic plasma exchange. It can be used in various diseases such as thrombocytosis, malaria, leukocytosis, aplastic anaemia and many other blood related disorders.  In ayurveda it can be correlated with raktamokshan and raktshodhan in which toxins from the blood are removed. Various methods used in this therapy are leech therapy, shrunga, alabu and sirovedha. In case of raktshodhan various herbs used in the purification of blood are manjistha, sariva, haridra, guduchi and neem. Let’s discuss in detail.

Process of Hemapheresis

Therapeutic plasma exchange is a process in which toxins are removed from blood by automated equipment. This is a highly advanced technique in which exchange, replace, or at least manipulate particular cellular or blood constituents in a broad panel of different diseases. Firstly blood is taken from donors through a needle after that it is mixed with anticoagulants and separated in separators. All this activity works on the centrifugation method.

The Components of Blood Which Involves in this Process are:-

  1. Plasmapheresis
  2. Plateletpheresis
  3. Leukapheresis
  4. Stem cell harvesting
  5. Donors hemapheresis

1. Plasmapheresis

In this plasma is removed from the blood that helps to reduce circulating antibodies and other complexes.

2. Plateletpheresis

In this condition platelet count is very high so platelets can be removed to avoid complications of thrombosis and bleeding.

3. Leukapheresis

If the patient is suffering from thrombosis then WBC are removed from the patient’s body.

4. Stem Cell Harvesting

In this stem cells can be harvested using the transplantation procedures.

5. Donors Hemapheresis

The process of hemapheresis is becoming popular day by day because in this process a person can donate blood to others.

Indicators of Hemapheresis

  • Wilson disease
  • Thrombocytosis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Sickle cell disease
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Malaria
  • Lung transplantation
  • Liver transplantation
  • Kidney transplantation
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
  • Leukocytosis
  • Hemolytic uremic syndrome
  • Hemolytic disease of foetus
  • Familial cholesterolemia
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Coagulation factor inhibitors
  • Burn with circulatory shock
  • Aplastic anaemia
  • Autoimmune hemolytic anaemia
  • Age related macular degeneration
  • Systemic amyloidosis
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Acute liver failure

Ayurvedic Overview

According to ayurveda this process can be correlated with raktamokshan because in this procedure just like hemapheresis toxins are removed from the blood. According to acharya sushruta, rakta is considered as a fourth dosha. When the doshas are in normal limits maintain well being but when they aggravate or lower then causes many health problems. According to ayurveda when doshas are aggravated in blood then they cause blood disorders. In ayurveda these can be correlated with rakta pradoshaj vikara. Various rakt pradosha vikara are as follows:-

  • Pleeha
  • Mashaka
  • Asya paka
  • Vidradhi
  • Kamala
  • Neelika
  • Charamdala
  • Shvitra
  • Pama
  • Dadru
  • Visarpa
  • Vyanga
  • Tilkalka
  • Kotha
  • Vatashonita
  • Arsha
  • Angamarda
  • Indralupta
  • Arbuda
  • Medhra paka
  • Guda paka
  • Asru Dhara
  • Kushth
  • raktapitta

Now, we will discuss raktamokshan in detail.

Raktmokshan

It is a procedure in which toxins are removed from the blood by various methods. It is of two types:-

1. Shastra

It is a procedure in which sharp instruments are used. Prachana and siravedha are its types.

2. Anushastra

It is a procedure in which blood is let out without any instruments. In this jalauka, shrunga and alabu are mainly used

Indications

  • Swelling
  • Gonorrhea
  • Headache
  • Burning sensation
  • Sinusitis
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Heaviness of body
  • Debility
  • Mastitis
  • Tumour
  • Fibroid
  • Elephantiasis
  • Skin disease
  • Rashes
  • Swelling

Contraindications

  • Haemorrhoids
  • Anaemia
  • Pregnancy
  • Emaciated persson
  • Anasarca

Samyak Lakshan

  • Cheerfulness of mind
  • Severity of disease
  • Subsiding of pain
  • Feeling of lightness of body

Atiyog Lakshans

  • Deep puncturing
  • Puncturing in hot season
  • During excess sweating

Season for Raktmokshan

Autumn season is the best season for raktmokshan

Various methods of raktamokshan are as follows:-

1. Leech Therapy (Jalokavcharana)

Leeches are mainly found in water and in cold places. This therapy is considered very easy for removal of toxins from the blood. In this therapy non poisonous leeches are mainly used.

Types of Leech

There are two types of leech

  1. Poisonous leech
  2. Non-poisonous leech

1.Poisonous Leech

They are called savish jaloka and is of six types

  1. Krishna
  2. Karbura
  3. Alagarda
  4. Saamudrika
  5. Indra-yudha
  6. Go chandana

2. Non – Poisonous Leech

They are called nirvish jaloka and of six types

  1. Kapila
  2. Pingala
  3. shankh – mukhi
  4. Mushika
  5. Pundarika- mukhi
  6. Saavarika

Method of Application of Jaloka

First of all, the affected part is washed properly with an antiseptic solution. Then leech is applied to the affected area. When leech starts sucking the blood then it is covered with moist cloth. When it completes sucking the blood then turmeric powder is used to stop the bleeding.

1. Shrunga

This is the best method for removal of toxins from the blood and mainly used in vata dushti. In this method cow’s horn is used for blood letting. Cow’s horn should be open at both ends. In this method small incisions are made over the affected part. The larger part of the cow’s horn is kept over the incised area.

2. Alabu

In this method pitcher guard is used for bloodletting and this process is mainly used in kapha dushti. In this method firstly the pitcher is opened at the top. All the seeds and pulp are removed from the top of the pitcher guard. The length of alabu should be 12 angul.  After that it is dried under the sun till it is hard. In this affected part should be cleared with antiseptic solution and multiple incisions made over the site.

3. Siravedha

In this procedure a tourniquet is applied above the selected area. When the vein is prominent then it is punctured using a sharp needle. After the complete blood flow, the affected area is tightly bandaged to stop bleeding.

Raktashodhana

In this therapy blood can be purified by herbal medications. As we have studied that hemapheresis separates toxins and other unwanted components from the blood. Just like hemapheresis there are some herbs that purifies the blood such as manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), haridra (Curcuma longa), neem (Azadirachta indica) and guduchi (Tinospora  cordifolia). Let’s discuss in detail

1. Manjishtha

Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) is a natural herb that is found in  India. It shows various properties such as anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antiprotozoal, leprosy healing and wound healing etc. As we know leprosy is caused by vitiated blood and can be managed by raktshodhan. It works on the brain and is helpful in the management of  stress and anxiety. Herb paste can be applied directly to the affected parts in case of skin disorders, ulcers and inflammation. It is also useful in increasing menstrual flow and purifies breast milk. So we can say that it is the best herb for purification of blood.

2. Sariva

Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus) is a herb that grows everywhere in india. It mainly balances the three doshas. It is very helpful in increasing fertility. It shows antiinflammatory properties and also purifies the blood. So it can be used in blood related disorders such as soft chancre, chronic rheumatoid arthritis and gout etc. This herb is also useful for rejuvenating the skin.

3. Haridra

Haridra (Curcuma longa) is a herb that is usually grown all over India but mainly in Tamil naidu, Mumbai and Bengal. It balances the three doshas and is helpful in the management of various disorders such as syphilis and herpes. This herb is mainly used to  boost immunity and fight against various disorders. It has antioxidant properties which is very helpful in the proper functioning of blood elements.  It is also helpful in pittaja disorders.

4. Guduchi

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is found everywhere in India. This herb is very useful in boosting the immunity and also purifying the blood. It is also useful in the management of skin related disorders. This herb is used to maintain the health of the skin, lungs and immune system. Respiratory tract disorders are also manageable by this herb. Guduchi is also helpful in the management of dysentry, diarrhoea, skin disorders, urine disorders, dyspepsia, jaundice and diabetes.

5. Neem

Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a wonderful herb used in the purification of blood. The main property of this herb is to remove toxins from the blood. It shows amazing results in skin related diseases such as acne, itching etc. it also regulates blood circulation and shows best results in all blood related disorders.

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Conclusion

Hemapheresis is a process in which blood parts or blood components are removed by automated equipment. It is also called therapeutic plasma exchange. This process is very safe, in which plasma and platelets are removed by blood and the left part is sent back to the donor’s body. All the process is based on the centrifugation principle. In ayurveda it can be correlated with raktamokshan and raktshodhan in which toxins from the blood are removed. Various methods used in this therapy are leech therapy, shrunga, alabu and sirovedha. In case of raktshodhan various herbs used in the purification of blood are manjistha, sariva, haridra, guduchi and neem. Here in this article we have discussed hemapheresis in detail and its ayurvedic correlation also.

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