Ayurvedic Treatment For Heart Diseases And Blood Vessels

ABSTRACT

Heart diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Infectious diseases need more attentiveness than non-infectious diseases. Among non-infectious diseases Heart diseases are the one that grow tremendously in this era. Changing lifestyles such as high caloric intake, consuming alcohol, smoking and stress are the high risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In Ayurveda all those diseases come under the heading of “Hridroga”. This problem is due to imbalancing of Tridoshas in Ayurvedic Science. By balancing these doshas any disease can be cured by following various Ayurvedic Practices. In Ayurveda various herbal plants are mentioned to improve the functioning of the body and cure the “Hridroga“ (cardiovascular diseases). Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) is cardio tonic plant widely known for its medicinal properties, mainly consumed as Tisane (Herbal tea, without tea plant, Camellia sinensis). Herbal tea is an ancient Ayurvedic method to cure several diseases with the mixture of herbal plants with water and milk. planet ayurveda made a unique herbal formulation “Arjun Tea” that is boon for Hridroga (cardiovascular diseases).

Introduction

Heart is a conical hollow muscular vital organ that serves to collect deoxygenated blood from all parts of the body via veins, carries to the lungs to be oxygenated and release carbon dioxide. Then it transports the oxygenated blood from the lungs and distributes it to all body parts via arteries and blood capillaries. A healthy heart is a must for a healthy life, but some factors like poor bad habits, lack of physical activities, smoking leads to problems with blockage of blood vessels (veins, arteries, blood capillaries), weakened heart muscles, heart disorders, and diabetes. Modern Science also emphasizes a healthy lifestyle during the treatment of heart disease along with synthetic drugs which harm the functioning of the other organs of the body. In Ayurvedic Science there are various medicinal plants like Arjun (Terminiala arjuna), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), and Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) etc. to treat heart diseases with different methods. Tisane (herbal tea/beverage) is a very effective way to heal the heart muscles and blood vessels naturally with nourished organs as well.

Types

Heart (cardiovascular) diseases are a group of disorders of the heart, and blood vessels. They include

1. Coronary Heart Disease: A disease of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle.
2. Cerebro Vascular Disease: A disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain.
3. Peripheral Arterial Disease: A disease of blood vessels supplying the arms and legs.
4. Rheumatic Heart Disease damage to the heart and heart valves from rheumatic fever.
5. Congenital Heart Disease: birth defects that affect the normal development and functioning of the Heart caused by malformations of heart structure from birth.

Causes

Following causes lead to Cardio vascular diseases

1. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
2. Raising of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and decreasing level of low-density lipoprotein as well as triglycerides.
3. Continuous eating of excessively hot and excessive Guru Foods.
4. Smoking
5. Consumption of astringent substances.
6. Excessive administration of purgation and enema therapies.
7. Excessive anxiety, stress
8. Emaciation and trauma

Symptoms

• Pain or discomfort in the center of chest, in arms, legs, jaw and back
• Discoloration of skin complexion
• Unpleasant taste in mouth
• Heaviness in pericardial region
• Pauses in heart beat
• Fainting
• Cardiac cramps
• Shortness of breath
• Stupor

Diagnosis

1. Electro Gram (ECG): Painless test that records electrical signals in the heart.
2. Holter Monitoring: Portable ECG that records heart activities during physical activities.
3. Exercise test and Stress test.
4. Cardiac catheterization: A thin tube (catheter) used to detect heart blockage.
5. Cardiac CT scan
6. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan

Treatment

Includes three parts

• Lifestyle Changes: reduction in smoking consumption, eating healthy food and increasing physical activities.
• Medication: Medication which is useful to lower blood pressure such as beta-blockers, aspirin, angiotenin- converting enzyme inhibitors.
• Surgical Operations: Coronary artery bypass, Ballon angioplasty, valve repair and replacement, Heart transplantation, artificial heart operations.

Ayurvedic Aspect

Ayurveda is an ancient and ordinarily practiced type of medicine in India. The word “hridaya” in Ayurveda refers to the heart in modern science. According to Ayurveda, it is the site of Mana (mind), chetana (consciousness) and origin of Rasvaha and Pranavaha Srotasa body (channels). According to Ayurvedic texts hridaya is explained as a Marma (vital) and its measurement is Musthi Pramana. Also, it is a site of Vyana, Vayu, Sadhaka, Pitta, Kapha, Oja and Rasa Dhatu. This would be classified as vitiation of Tridoshas. In Ayurveda, Nidan (treatment) is based on balancing the doshas, by adapting a healthy lifestyle i.e. sattvic diet and using medicinal herbs. Arjuna is a cardio tonic tree due to presence of phytochemical compounds present used for heart ailments. Triterpenoids, Arjunic Acid, Arjunoilic Acid, Arjunone, Arjugenin etc. are primary phytoconstituents which are extremely beneficial cardio modulator, Blood pressure, cardio-protector agents. It is very helpful in proper contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles. It is also helpful in dilation of blood vessels and is the best blood coagulants, due to these properties Arjuna tree bark is used in making herbal tea.

Arjun Tea for Heart Diseases by PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet ayurveda a leading herbal manufacturer company having GMP certification, which provides 100 % herbal products across the world. It practices the Ayurvedic concept to treat any disease with herbal products with no side effects. Herbal tea is a popular beverage which has medicinal properties in Ayurveda. Planet Ayurveda formulates a unique Herbal tea “Arjun tea” with many Herbal plants to treat various kinds of cardiovascular diseases, naturally without any side effects.

Product Description

Arjun Tea

Arjun Tea is a very effective herbal remedy not only for heart diseases but also for strengthening heart muscles by reducing the high level of cholesterol, and reduces the risk of heart stroke. Arjun Tea is mainly made with Arjuna tree bark, other components are Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanium) and many more. All these herbal plants are beneficial in heart diseases. It completely acts as Tridoshashamak. This herbal tea enhances the cardiac muscle functioning, which in turn promotes heart pumping activity. Its benefit in hypertension, coronary artery disease, hypercholesterolemia with cardio protective action to its free radical scavenging activity, lowers blood glucose level, serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol and revitalized heart muscles.
Dosage : one cup is daily recommended.

Conclusion

Nowadays, Heart diseases are the most common cause of death in the world. Every second person is suffering from heart disease due to large intake of fats, smoking, and lack of exercise. In Ayurveda, heart diseases cure naturally with medicinal herbs. Planet Ayurveda provides a herbal tonic “Arjun Tea” for heart care.