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October 30, 2021

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF RENAL CALCULI

ABSTRACT

Have you ever felt severe pain in the belly region or one side of your back, that may act as a surprise visitor who comes all of a sudden and then goes without any word? This might have left you wondering what the reason could be and since it’s the belly region we often forget about one organ that is the kidney. The kidney is present in the posterior aspect of the abdominal region. Pain in that region can be correlated to the kidney and such a problem that causes severe pain is Renal calculi.

WHAT ARE RENAL STONES

Renal stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidney. It is also called kidney stones, renal calculi, nephrolithiasis, or urolithiasis. Kidney stones can affect any part of the urinary tract that is from the kidneys to the bladder. Usually, stones form when the urine becomes concentrated, and as a result, minerals get crystallized and stick together. If the presence of a kidney stone is recognized in the early stages, it won’t cause much permanent damage, and passing it out of the body can be quite painful but won’t require sophisticated processes to remove it.

 According to Ayurveda, this condition is termed Ashmari. When vayu covers the opening of the bladder and dries up the urine inside it, then this urine gets mixed with pitta and Kapha or semen and gives rise to the formation of Ashmari. It can be vataja, pittaja, kaphaja, Shukrashmri, and Sharkara Ashmari.

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CAUSES OF RENAL STONES

Kidney stones can occur in anyone but still, there are chances of some people getting this condition more likely. Usually, men tend to get this more as compared to women. Calcium stones are commonly seen in men whereas struvite stones are mostly seen in women.

Some causes of renal stones are, not keeping the body hydrated; following a diet with high protein, sodium, or sugar; if the person is obese or o verweight; if the person suffers from a condition called gout; having supplements rich in calcium; people who pass concentrated urine; people who have had renal stones before are likely to have it again; can be genetic.

SYMPTOMS OF RENAL CALCULI

Usually, symptoms are not seen until and unless it moves down the ureters and as result, it will obstruct the passage of urine and thus cause pain. The main symptom is severe pain in the belly area and side of the back, testicles in the male, groin region, and vaginal region in females.

As per Ayurveda in vataja ashmari, the pain is severe, the person shivers, due to pain, rubs the umbilical region, and cries constantly. In pittaja condition, burning sensation in the bladder as it will be ulcerated. In kaphaja ashmari, there will be pricking pain and a feeling of heaviness. In Shukrashmari, patients have difficulty in ejaculation and urination, swelling in the scrotum, and pain in the bladder.

HOW TO PREVENT RENAL STONE FORMATION

We often see a scar after the wound is healed so why not prevent the wound itself so that the scar is not left. Let’s know some basic preventive steps that can be inculcated in our daily lives to prevent renal stones. Drinking plenty of water and keeping the body hydrated is a good means to prevent it as it prevents the formation of concentrated urine and the formation of mineral crystals; limiting food rich in sodium and proteins; having food that has more fiber content; avoiding fatty food; doing exercise and having a fit body as obesity is a cause of renal stones.

LET’S KNOW ABOUT SOME AYURVEDIC TIPS TO PREVENT IT

Ayurvedic treatment may include panchakarma treatment, administration of herbs, and practicing some regimens. Panchakarma therapy is an elegant cleansing process that releases stored doshas and helps to restore the body’s inborn healing properties. It helps to clean the bladder and prevent the formation of renal stones which are caused due to doshic imbalances. Through this, if renal stones are formed then they can be expelled without surgery. Doing panchakarma therapy every year prevents the formation of kidney stones. Other treatments for this are plant-based medicines, lifestyle changes, and diet.

Drugs that are useful in the treatment of renal stones are Mutravirechaniya (diuretic) Ashmarighna Dravya (lithotriptic), and Kshara Karma (alkali therapy).

Herbs that can prevent the formation of renal stones are Punarnava (Boerhaavia Diffusa),Varuna (Crataeva nurvala),Shigru (Moringa Oleifera),Pashanabheda (Bergenia ligulata),Kushmanda seeds (Benincasa hispida Cong),Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum), etc.

  1. Punarnava is a medicinal herb used since ancient times for curing diseases related to kidneys and has diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used in kidney stones.
  2. Varuna has properties that help to break renal stones and reduce their size and also has a diuretic property that helps them to get expelled out of the body without pain.
  3. Shigru has an impressive range of medicinal uses, its extracts are used to cure many diseases and diseases related to the urinary tract and help in the treatment of kidney stones.
  4. Pashanabheda has been widely used in treatment related to kidneys and is diuretic in nature; it has the antilithic property that helps to remove stones present in the kidney and urinary tract and easy removal of it from the body.
  5. Kushmanda seeds are the seeds of the plant Benincasa hispida, in Ayurveda, it is also known as pushpaphala or pitapushpa. It pacifies raktapitta. This plant as a whole can be used in various therapeutic formulations. It has properties like, it acts as a tonic, is anthelmintic and most importantly, it is diuretic, this property makes it an important herb in treating kidney stones. This plant is widely used as it is useful for the heart, whole body and has Rasayana and brihana properties.
  6. Kantkari is one among the dashamoola and has many uses. Extract from this has many chemical compounds which help in improving renal function. It has properties that reduce the amount of calcium and uric acid in the urine that are the main factors for the formation of mineral crystals.

Contact my assistant to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214030 Or Check Website – www.PlanetAyurveda.com

These medicinal herbs are easily available and making them a part of your life or having them in the initial stages can help you from future severe damage. So let’s take a step towards these simple Ayurvedic treatments to have a healthy life.

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October 28, 2021

RESPERDIONE AND ITS BEST ALTERNATIVES IN AYURVEDA

TROUBLED WITH RISPERIDONE: SEE WHAT AYURVEDA BRINGS TO YOU

Are you troubled with Drowsiness, Dizziness and weight gain with Risperidone use, it’s high time you see what ayurveda has to offer. Dizziness, Drowsiness, weight gain, mood fluctuations are few among the many side effects that Risperidone adds to the body while we use it to ease our mind. And never to forget the risk it offers to the elderly who have memory malfunctions like dementia.

What is this Risperidone

Risperidone is not an uncommon name anymore, this is a massive drug brand traded across the nation for various psychotic and cognitive variations reasons be it mild or severe. It is usually given to stabilize the thought process in cognitive variations like that of schizophrenia, bipolar, irritability relating to autism among others. This chemical drug combination has been in the market for some time now, but its adverse effects have only started to topple to market recently. This is an atypical antipsychotics or medicine that is used to provide a tranquilizer effect to the brain. It works by helping to restore the lost balance within the brain in terms of certain cerebellar hormones.

In all the above-mentioned conditions of the brain, the individual portrays behaviour of self harm or mutually contradictory actions due to either  increased or reduced strength or quantity of hypothalamus hormone dopamine. When risperidone is administered orally or as an injection, it blocks these receptors of dopamine and thus helps to control the intellect of the individual.

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How to comprehend its action

Even though dopamin is a hormone, it is easier to understand it as a neurotransmitter. A chemical substance that is used to send signals between the adjacent neurons or even across the body. Individuals with any cognitive malfunctions will have diminished levels in this neurotransmitter and risperidone helps to restore this lost balance. Considering the tremendous amount of help it offers to the individuals it is a remarkable drug.

Like any other coin having two faces, with the positives of this miraculous drug comes along the negatives. Generally adults over the age of 65 are seen to succumb to the risks offered by this medicine. Most common side effects seen are involving  the locomotor system showing signs of movement including parkinsonism, akathisia a condition of restlessness or constant urge to move, uncontrolled rhythmic tremors or convulsion of either the entire body or certain body parts.

Along with these the ones that trouble the individual include fatigue, sleeplessness, drowsiness, nausea, anxiety, blurred vision, drooling, dry mouth, constant abdominal cramps, skin eruptions and finally weight gain. Often people may not realise these as the side effects and assume it to be of another disease. Towards the very last controlled movement in the face to hyperglycemia and seen in the individuals whole soon fall prey to death.

AYURVEDA AND COGNITIVE MALFUNCTIONS

Ayurveda is the science of life which has been time tested to offer the best approach to the people with maladies while improving their lifestyle as a whole. Here every disease is understood in terms of Dosha predominance and Dosha vitaition.

Authentic classics of ayurveda understand cognitive variations as due to fluctuations in the Vata entity along with other entities of the body, for it controls all the cognitive abilities and nervous functions of an individual. Cognitive malfunctions are generally termed under an umbrella term Unmada.

The main protocol in Ayurvedic treatment is to eliminate the root cause for the disease and later provide rejuvenation for the compromised system to restore its optimal functioning. The treatment initiated for this is specific to the individual and the  medical condition prevailed, yet on drawing a line, the individual may be given oral intake of herb infused ghee, Nasya or nasal administration of herbal blends, shirodhara and others.

PLANET AYURVEDA FOR YOUR WELLBEING

Planet ayurveda has introduced some mystic herbal combinations that are formulated to compensate for the imbalance in the nervous tissue and thus providing you with ayurvedic alternatives instead of culminating the body with the side effects of risperidone. These combinations are

1. Brahmi Capsules

The plant extract from Bacopa monnieri is the base in thai formulation. Among the many herbs which have Medhya property or the ability to stimulate nervous control, it is the most supreme. It has a sweet metabolic end effect and hot potency which rightfully balances the responsible Vata

Dosage- It is advised to consume 1 capsule twice daily or as directed by your ayurvedic physician for better results.

2. Ashwagandha capsules

Commonly called Indian ginseng or Withania somnifera is a wonderful drug that belongs to Jeevaniya gana or the herbs which have rejuvenating properties. It has abundant properties which stimulate the cognitive skills owing to its sweet taste and same metabolic end effect and cold potency, a perfect blend that stipulates Kapha entity and lowers the surge in Vata responsible for cognitive malformations.

Dosage- It is advised to consume 2 capsules twice daily or as directed by your ayurvedic physician.

3. Neuro Plan Syrup

This sugar based syrup is formulated with the best Medhay drugs mentioned in Ayurveda including Bacopa monnieri, Centenlla asitica among others. The drugs in this formulation have both cold and hot potency thus optimising the fluvations in the Vata entity and promoting cell regeneration at cognitive levels showing betterment or improvement in the condition of the consumer.

Dosage- It is advised to take 1-2 teaspoons twice daily or as per the instructions of your ayurvedic physician.

4. Unmad Gaj Kesari Ras

This a traditional formulation used in most of the psychotic aliments at clinical levels. It is a multidrug combination involving both mineral and herbal base. The drugs which can cross  the blood brain barrier to initiate the effect in the brain are chosen in this formulation.

NOTE: consume this medication only under the guidance of an ayurvedic physician only not under self medication.

Contact my assistant to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214030 Or Check Website – www.PlanetAyurveda.com

CONCLUSION

While being a part of this dynamic society, cognitive malfunctions are neither uncommon nor difficult to manifest. Ultimately all you can do is to keep your mind occupied in the right source of information to ease your stress and tensions. Consider doing Yoga and meditation to calm the Satwa aspect of Manas  thus enabling your body to cope with the loss. While moving to medications choose wisely what sustains your body instead of offering mere temporary relief. Choose ayurveda for the betterment of your life.

 

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