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Adult Still’s Disease Treatment In Ayurveda

Abstract

Still’s Disease also known as Adult Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) is a rare inflammatory disease with classical traits of fever, pain, and rash. People in the middle age group are at high risk of getting this disease. We will get to know more about this disease through this informative article which will light up various aspects of this disease. Also in the end we will discuss the side effect’s free ayurvedic treatment for recovery from this disease.

Introduction

Adult Still’s Disease is a rare type of Arthritis with inflammatory joints, pain, fever, and skin rashes. This can occur once or over and over again in episodes. Along with joint swelling, it also causes swelling in tissues, organs, and lymph nodes. Symptoms appear and disappear in episodes. This can occur for months to years. Adult Still’s Disease is also known as Polygenic Autoinflammatory Disorder. While making its prognosis we can assume three conditions

Adult Still’s Disease will be for less than a year.
Adult Still’s Disease will have flares, and symptoms will disappear between them
Adult Still’s Disease will have regular flares with long-term arthritis.

Ayurvedic aspect

In Ayurveda, we cannot relate Adult Still’s Disease directly to a disease, but we can correlate its symptoms to many diseases. Rheumatoid Arthritis is correlated to Aamvat which is cured by eliminating ama toxins and balancing Vata dosha in the body. Other inflammatory and skin rashes symptoms are due to an imbalance of Vata and Pitta dosha. These doshas are balanced properly with ayurvedic medicines and therapies. Fever is also a symptom of aamvat and other inflammatory conditions that are treated along with these disorders.

The combined occurrence of these three disorders suggest the excessive aggravation and imbalance of doshas in the body that should be quickly managed by enhancing Ojas (immune system), pacifying doshas, and eliminating toxins from the body.

Causes

It is a rare inflammatory disease of unknown etiology but some causes assumed to be are

Weak immune system
Certain antigens
Elevated IL 18. IL-6.
Autoimmune disorders
Infectious agents
Malignancy

Symptoms

The following symptoms are most commonly seen-

Fever
Rashes
Sore throat
Odynophagia
Swelling in joints
Pain in joints
Muscles pain
Weight loss
Abdominal pain
Hepatomegaly (chronic case)
Splenomegaly (rare)

Diagnosis

Many diagnostic tests are conducted to confirm Adult Still’s Disease-

Blood tests
Liver function test
RA factor analysis
Lymph nodes assessment
Complete blood count
Cush or Yamaguchi criteria are followed for proper diagnosis including Major, Minor, and Exclusive criteria.

Should be differentiated from other infectious diseases such as mycoplasma, rubeola, HBV, HIV, etc.

Complications

Cardiac problems
Muscular problems
Hepatitis
Pleural effusion
Neurological problems
Vision issues

Treatment

A variety of drugs are used for the treatment of Adult Still’s Disease according to the associated symptoms-

Antipyretics
Glucocorticoids
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Corticosteroids
Symptomatic treatment for skin rashes and other symptoms
Antirheumatic drugs
Intravenous immunoglobulins

Herbal remedies for Adult still’s disease by Planet Ayurveda

Ayurveda medicines are very beneficial in the treatment of Adult Still’s Disease. Planet Ayurveda is a leading manufacturing company of various herbal medications with the best result for 2 decades. This company is internationally certified and people worldwide are using its products and medicines. Their products are 100% vegetarian and are purely made from standardized extracts of various potential medicinal plants. They strictly follow government guidelines for making their products.

Products List

Yograj Guggul
Boswellia Curcumin Capsules
Panchtiktaghrit Guggul
Amar Sundari Vati
Aamvatantak Churna
Maharasnadi Kwath

Products Description

1. Yograj Guggul

These tablets contain Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Pippali (Piper longum), Mustaka (Citrus rotundus), Devdaru (Cedrus deodara), etc. These herbs support healthy muscles and joints. Yograj Guggul is very beneficial in joint inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. It gives wonderful results by reducing joint inflammation and reducing symptoms of fever, pain, and numbness in the body.

Dosage- Take 2 tablets twice daily

2. Boswellia Curcumin Capsules

These capsules are a combination of Curcumin (Curcuma longa) and Shallaki (Boswellia serrata). These herbs increase immunity and act as antioxidants. Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling in the joints. These capsules are beneficial in various bone disorders like- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and sciatica. These capsules will improve blood circulation in the joints and prevent joint damage.

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily

3. Panchtiktaghrit Guggul

These tablets contain herbs Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Patola Patra (Trichosanthes dioica). It is used to maintain healthy skin texture. These age-old ayurvedic herbs maintain the proper level of Pitta dosha in the body which will aid in healing and improving skin texture. In still’s disease, these tablets will reduce the symptoms of rashes and keep the skin healthy.

Dosage– Take 2 tablets twice daily

4. Amar Sundari Vati

This classical herbal preparation contains herbs such as Ginger (Zingiber officinalis), Nagkesar (Mesue ferrea), Loh Bhasma (Iron calx), etc. These tablets are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colors, yeast, binders, and filters and are purely vegetarian. Consuming these tablets will pacify the aggravated Vata dosha. Balanced Vata dosha will ease the symptoms of joint pain, muscle pain, organ, and joint inflammation.

Dosage- Take 2 tablets twice daily

5. Aamvatantak Churna

This amazing and special formulation for joint disorder- Rheumatoid arthritis consists of Ama and Vata reducing herbs such as Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Suranjaan (Colchicum autumnale), Sonth (Zingiber officinalis), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Methi (Fenugreek seeds), Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus). These herbs are very beneficial in the management of rheumatoid arthritis and every other form of arthritis. The churna nourishes the joints and gives them strength to preserve the overall health of the body.

Dosage- Take half a teaspoon daily with water

6. Maharasnadi Kwath

This herbal formulation contains Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), Devdaru (Cedrus deodara), Vacha (Adhatoda vasica), Chavya (Piper chaba), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), etc. It is indicated in Vata disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, hernia, gout, knee pain, etc. The kwath pacifies the Vata dosha that will ease the abnormal symptoms and maintain a healthy body.

Dosage- Take 2 tablespoons twice daily.

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Conclusion

Although Adult Still’s Disease is a rare disease that occurs in episodes, and symptoms may come back after years of gap. But this condition directly compromises your immune system. Why ignore the symptoms if you have a safe and effective treatment option for your disease? Visit us at www.planetayurveda.com for more queries.

Alternative Treatment For Sticky Skin Syndrome With Herbal Remedies

ABSTRACT

Skin is the largest sense organ of the body. It is the first line of defense that helps to protect the body from various types of germs, infections, etc. Skin is the layer that helps us to experience the touch. But what if, whatever we touch, sticks to the skin? Even a thought like that makes us uncomfortable, isn’t it? But this is reality, there are people suffering from this condition. Sticky skin syndrome is one such condition that results in imparting stickiness in the skin. The sticky skin syndrome will be discussed in detail along with the symptoms, causes, and ayurvedic aspect, etc. in the following content.

INTRODUCTION

Sticky skin syndrome is a syndrome that causes things to stick to the skin of your body. It is usually a side effect of a long term drug therapy. Most often in this condition, stickiness of the skin of hands is observed but skin of the other parts of the body may also be sticky. The skin may become dry, tight and flakey skin around the hands and other areas of the body. This condition is also known as acquired cutaneous adherence. Sticky skin syndrome is a chronic condition which can affect people of all ages and races. Individuals with this syndrome often suffer from itching, stinging, burning or tingling sensations on the skin, regular brown spots or patches on the body, burning sensations in the mouth after eating or drinking hot liquids such as coffee or tea and abdominal cramps mostly during bowel movements. Sticky skin may be a result of administration of various drugs such as retinoids, anti -fungals, etc. The causes underlying the condition of sticky skin syndrome will be described as follows.

Sticky Skin Syndrome

CAUSES

As the sticky skin syndrome is also known as idiopathic or acquired cutaneous adherence. In some cases, there can be no specific cause behind the condition of sticky skin syndrome. In some other cases, various causes can be estimated to result in the condition of Sticky skin syndrome, some of which can be even life threatening. The sticky skin syndrome can be present individually or along with some other medical condition. The isolated sticky skin syndrome i.e., when the condition is presented individually is mostly observed as a result of consumption of medications for a long term. Estimates are also made regarding the role of age related factors in contribution to the development of this condition.This will lead to presentation of different types of features which will be described as follows.

SYMPTOMS

Sticky skin syndrome was first described by Elis and Voorhees. They described it as a subjective sensation of stickiness in the skin. Sticky skin syndrome is most commonly observed in patients already suffering from some skin disease and has undergone long term drug therapy including retinoids, etc. The main presenting feature of this condition of sticky skin syndrome is in accordance with its name, the skin becomes sticky. There is adherence of objects on the skin observed in this condition. There may be a presence of skiny patches with hypopigmentation. The condition of sticky skin syndrome will differ from patient to patient.

DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

The physical examination and observing the clinical presentation will bring us halfway to the diagnosis of the sticky skin syndrome. The laboratory tests that can be advised will depend on the patient’s presentation of the features. Your doctor can advise you to get reports of skin biopsy, skin patch test, etc. In some cases, skin culture may also be required. The line of treatment for sticky skin syndrome will initially focus on eradicating the causative factors. The cases in which the condition of sticky skin syndrome arises due to prolonged use of drugs, the dose of those drugs should be decreased. If possible, the causative medicines should be totally stopped, the condition of sticky skin syndrome will resolve within a few months or years after the withdrawal of those medicines. Let’s discuss the ayurvedic perspective or the ayurvedic point of view regarding the condition of sticky skin syndrome.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

The ayurvedic aspect of the sticky skin disorder can be correlated with the vitiation of the pitta dosha and rakta dhatu. There are five types of pitta dosha in the body and bhrajaka pitta is one of the types that is believed to be residing in the skin. So, vitiation of bhrajaka pitta can be considered in this scenario. Also, the rakta dushti is there. So, the line of management will include restoring the vitiated pitta dosha and rakta dhatu back in normal levels. This can be accomplished using a variety of herbal formulations such as neem capsules, mahamanjishthaghan vati, etc. THe details of these ayurvedic formulations beneficial for the condition of sticky skin syndrome will be described as follows.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR STICKY SKIN SYNDROME BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda provides various preparations of natural herbs such as gotu kola capsules, gandhak rasayan, pitta balance, etc. which are prepared using authentic ways and provide great results in improving the condition of sticky skin syndrome. All the herbal products manufactured here are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colours 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 ayurvedic formulations beneficial for the condition of sticky skin syndrome are described as follows.

Gandhak Rasayan
Arjuna Capsules
Pitta Balance
Mahamanjisthaghan Vati
Gotu Kola Capsules
Tea tree-aloe vera premium homemade bathing bar

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Gandhak Rasayan

Gandhak Rasayan is presented by planet ayurveda. It is prepared using pure extract of a very beneficial ayurvedic component namely gandhak (Sulphur (purified)). It shows great results on the overall health of the body. It helps to detoxify the body. It acts as an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent. Hence, will help to improve the condition of sticky skin syndrome. It is also beneficial in various other skin related disorders such as urticaria, acne etc.

Dosage: Two tablets two times a day with lukewarm water.

2. Arjuna capsules

Arjuna capsules prepared by planet ayurveda contain natural extracts of a very effective ayurvedic herb Arjun (Terminalia arjuna). It possesses a variety of health benefits such as improves blood circulation, acts as a cardiotonic, contains antidysenteric and anti hypertensive properties also. The use of arjun will help to alleviate the rakta (blood) and pitta dushti or vitiation. Hence arjuna capsules will help to deal with the condition of sticky skin syndrome effectively.

Dosage : One capsule two times a day with lukewarm water, after meals.

3. Mahamanjisthaghan Vati

Mahamanjisthaghan Vati is being prepared by planet ayurveda. It contains manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) as the main component of the formulation. Manjishtha is tikta (bitter), kshaya (astringent), madhur (taste) in rasa and hot in potency. It is known to be a very effective blood purifier. Hence, the use of Mahamanjisthaghan Vati in the condition of sticky skin syndrome will help to deal with the dushti or vitiation of the rakta and hence, improve the body’s overall state of well being.

Dosage – Two tablets two times a day with lukewarm water.

4. Pitta Balance

Pitta Balance capsules are being prepared by planet Ayurveda. These capsules contain the following beneficial medicinal components such as Coral Calcium (Praval Pishti), Pearl Calcium (Mukta Pishti), Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi) (Giloy Satva). As the name suggests, pitta balance capsules are helpful in balancing the pitta dosha of the body. Hence, will help to improve the condition of sticky skin syndrome.

Dose: One Capsule two times a day, with plain water.

5. Gotu kola capsules

Gotu kola capsules prepared by planet ayurveda contain natural extracts of herb gotu kola (Centella asiatica). Gotu kola is a miraculous herb with plenty of health benefits. It has a great effect on the skin also. The use of gotu kola capsules improves the texture of skin, making it firm and tight. It is also a very rich source of anti oxidants and hence reduces the free radicals in the body, thus improving the overall state of the body.

Dose : Gotu kola capsules can be given one Capsule two times a day, with plain water. These capsules are given after meals.

6. Tea tree-aloe vera premium handmade bathing bar

This ayurvedic bathing bar contains aloe vera (kumari) extract, tea tree oil, errand tail (Ricinus communis)(castor oil), coconut oil (Cocus nucifera), etc. It helps to keep the skin clean and prevents various types of pathogenic growth also. This will help to manage the stickiness in the sticky skin syndrome when used regularly.

How to use – Apply Tea tree-aloe vera premium handmade bathing bar on wet skin and massage to form lather and wash it with clean water. This bathing bar can be used two hours after the application of the above said oils (neem oil, manjishthadi oil).

CONCLUSION

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing/ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 842-749-4030.

It can be concluded that sticky skin syndrome may be a rare condition but the ones suffering with it, face difficulty in coping up with the daily activities also. As mentioned, the dose of medicinal drugs responsible for the condition should be reduced and necessary measures should be taken to manage the condition. The ayurvedic formulations such as neem capsules, gandhak rasayan, etc. described in the above article go a long way to manage the condition of sticky skin syndrome effectively. Along with the oral intake of herbal formulations, the herbal oils such as neem oil and manjishthadi oil will improve the healing process.