Category: Low Immunity

October 5, 2022

Ayurvedic Treatment For Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Abstract

Bacterial and viral diseases have many things that are common in both but there are some differences that help to differentiate both diseases. Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria and viral infections are caused by Viruses, as we all know about this. These both are microbes and spreads by some common means like sneezing, coughing, kissing, or may transfer togetherly by taking contaminated food or water or it may be spread when you get exposure to any other infected creature like pets, flies or ticks, etc. these both microbes can cause acute or chronic infections, and they can be of mild phase, moderate or of severe phase. Both microbes are the same in some things but they are as different as giraffes and goldfish for example – viruses are very small in size they are even smaller than the smallest bacteria in the world, viruses are having a protein coat and a core of genetic material whether it is RNA or DNA. Viruses can’t live without a host, this hand, foot, and mouth disease are caused by a Virus named coxsackievirus. In this article writing, we are going to discuss hand, foot, and mouth disease, its symptoms, causative factors, and Ayurvedic management of this disease.

Ayurvedic Treatment For Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Introduction

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a mild, contagious viral infection and is very common in young children aged under 5 years old but anyone can get it. This disease is not that serious, but it is very contagious among small children. It is caused by Enterovirus genus in which coxsackievirus most commonly affects health. It is characterised by blisters and sores in the mouth, hands, and feet as the name suggests. This is a very mild condition that can go by itself within some time. In Allopathic medicine there is no specific treatment for this disease, some frequent tips to avoid this infection like frequent hand washing or which may help to reduce the risk of having this infection.

What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

This is a highly contagious infection caused by a virus that can spread from one person to another that can be of any measure. These can spread from unwashed hands or contaminated faeces. This is directly characterised by the formation of sores, and blisters in the mouth, hands, and feet.

What are the causes and modes of Transmission?

  • This disease can spread easily by direct contact among people.
    Respiratory droplets can also spread these infected particles when a person sneezes or coughs.
  • Fluid from the blisters or scabs can also spread this disease.
  • Usually, the diseased person can spread this infection in its earlier stages like during the first week when the disease is on its peak.

What are the Symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Symptoms of this disease include –

  • This is common in infants, or children younger than 5 years old.
  • These just rely for 7 to 10 days after starting.
  • Its symptoms are usually fever and flu including fever, eating or drinking less, loss of appetite, sore throat, headache, malaise, and painful red blisters.
  • Flat red spots are easier to be seen on palms and anterior surfaces of the body.
  • Most children have these painful sores in their mouths also.

How are hand, foot, and mouth disease diagnosed?

Physical examination of the patient who has the appearance of blisters and rashes.

Samples can be taken by the various parts of the body to test for the virus-like –

  • Throat swab
  • Stool samples

Ayurvedic View

According to the concept of Ojas or Vyadhikshamatva or Bala (immunity), it is the power defence system of the body that is having tremendous importance in the daily welfare of living beings. This is not only for disease prevention but also for rapid recovery after disease occurrence, Ayurveda says this condition of the hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by heen vyadhikshmatava, which directly shows its impact on Pitta dosha and caused various symptoms like burning sensation, blister formation, sores in mouth, hands or feet. These can be properly managed by giving rejuvenator herbs to the patient to enhance the immunity and strength of the body. Some of the effective herbs that can give relief in this particular condition are mentioned below.

Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda for hand, foot, and mouth disease

Planet Ayurveda is a certified herbal medicine manufacturing company that provides beneficial herbal remedies to needful patients that are suffering from mild to severe diseases. These are totally free from colours, dyes, fillers, harmful chemicals, or any preservatives. Our products don’t cause any side-effects in anyone’s body. Our company does not test the medicine on the animals and doesn’t pollute the environment with waste material. Here, the products are made with purely natural herbs that give effective results in the diseases.

  1. SEPTRIN TABLETS
  2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
  3. AMRITARISHT
  4. MAHAMANJISHTHADI KWATH

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Products Description

1. SEPTRIN TABLETS

This is a polyherbal formulation manufactured by Planet Ayurveda consisting of various herbs that are very beneficial in eliminating viral infections from the body, these herbs are Haldi (Curcuma longa), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), pippali (Piper longum), etc. these all herbs are rich in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and used to gain the strength in the body. This product also helps to promote the immunity that is vyadhikshamatava and Oja of the diseased person.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES

This is a single herbal product prepared by Planet Ayurveda consisting of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) which is widely used to treat viral as well as bacterial infections in the world. This herb is traditionally famous in our homes and wonderfully acts on various diseases that involve any type of allergic reaction. This product is widely used to treat skin disorders and can effectively be used to manage ulcers, redness, swelling or other inflammatory signs.

Dosage: 1 Capsule twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

3. AMRITARISHT

This is a classical polyherbal product manufactured by Planet Ayurveda in a liquid form, this articulation is widely known as an immune booster and helps to prevent various bacterial and viral infections. It also has analgesic properties that help the patient to combat the pain. This herbal product consists of Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia), shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), marich (Piper nigrum) etc.

Dosage: 5ml twice a day with an equal amount of water, after meals.

4. MAHAMANJISHTHADI KWATH

This medicine is a classical formulation manufactured by Planet Ayurveda consisting of various herbs like Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus), Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica) etc. This herbal medicine is a great detoxifying medicine that helps to cleanse the blood, its herbs are very effective in managing bacterial and viral diseases. It also helps to boost up the immune power and gives strength to the body to fight all infections.

Dosage: 5ml twice a day after meals. The administration must be done after mixing in lukewarm water.

Prevention of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

  • Washing hands is the best protection that you can advise your all family and nearby children to stop the spread of the disease.
  • Shared toys or body cleansers must be cleaned properly.

Conclusion

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a contagious viral infection that occurs in young children and easily spreads among those who have depleted their immunity and weakened the body. Ayurveda medicines help to recover all the diseases from their roots, so try to adapt Ayurveda to get a cure for all your diseases. Ayurvedic therapy not only recovers from the disease but also helps our body to gain strength and stay strong to kill any bacteria or viruses without hampering the body’s health.

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June 28, 2022

Herbal Remedies For Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

ABSTRACT

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is an associated condition with the virus of chicken pox that is varicella zoster virus. This virus is responsible for two conditions in the body that are chickenpox and shingles. This virus is even present in the body once varicella (chicken pox) alleviates. It leads to various conditions such as bacterial and viral pneumonia, encephalitis (brain infection) and even kidney problems. After activating it leads to shingles and the outburst of the shingles leads to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. Now let’s discuss all in detail about Ramsay Hunt syndrome and its ayurvedic management.

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

INTRODUCTION

Ramsay hunt syndrome is a condition leading from an outbreak of shingles which affects the facial nerve just located near to the ears. This condition leads to facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear. The virus responsible for ramsay hunt syndrome is the same as that of chickenpox. Once the condition of chickenpox gets alleviated the virus is still remaining in the nerves and after years the virus gets reactivated and if so then it attacks on the facial nerves. Now let’s discuss the causes and symptoms of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

CAUSES OF RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME

This condition may occur in anyone who gets affected from chickenpox once in a lifetime. The cause is just the chickenpox virus but here are some risk factors that may lead to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome if come in contact with persons like:

  • Who’s never had chickenpox
  • Who’s never had chickenpox vaccine
  • One with low immune system
  • Pregnant women

SYMPTOMS OF RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME

The major symptoms through which we can say it is a Ramsay Hunt Syndrome are:

  1. Fluid filled blisters with painful red rash in, on and around 1 ear.
  2. Facial weakness on affected side
  3. Paralysis on affected side

Most often facial paralysis and rash occur at the same time but some of the time both may occur on different times and some of the time the rash may not occur. If someone have this syndrome then one may experience the following symptoms:

  • Hearing loss
  • Pain in affected ear
  • Ringing in the ear
  • Vertigo
  • Difficulty closing the eye of affected side
  • Loss of taste
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry eyes

DIAGNOSIS OF RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME

Based on only medical history it is not possible to identify the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome but it’s important to do physical examination along with identifying the distinctive signs and symptoms of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. For confirming diagnosis it is necessary to take a fluid sample from the rash blisters.

RECENT DIAGNOSIS FOR RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME

Justin Bieber is one of the famous Hollywood singers who recently got diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. This year is not good for him, he got live on his instagram and told people that as you are looking on my face i am recently diagnosed with a condition of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. He shared briefly on the disease pathology that this condition is a result of an attack of virus which has a direct effect on facial nerve which leads to paralysis. He also told the symptoms he is facing, such as being unable to close his right eye, unable to twist his nose side to side and restricted to a smile from the right side of the face. We have to give it to him that he has full faith that he will be fine, we should learn from his positivity that is a person should have faith in himself and in God even in bad times that just as happiness does not last forever, sorrow does not last forever, even one day it also goes away so be positive and have positive in your life.

AYURVEDIC VIEW OF RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME

As per ayurveda Ramsay Hunt Syndrome considered as vata vyadhi that is directly correlated to neurological disorders. In this condition the vata dosha gets vitiated and leads to various symptoms like numbness, pain, tingling sensation and paralysis. This condition can be managed as per ayurveda according to the management of Ardita roga. The nidaan (cause) of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is considered as excessive consumption of cold, dry food, agantuk factor (infections), suppression of natural urges and trauma. The poorvaroop (pre symptoms) of the condition is stiffness in the sides of jaws and neck. Pathology – due to nidaan (causes) vata dosha aggravation and get locked in areas like nose, head, lips, forehead, chin, eyes and develop pain in these areas, if remain untreated they cause paralysis and lead to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. The symptoms mentioned are crooking of half of the face and neck, trembling in head, loss of speech, abnormal appearance of eye and hearing loss. Now let’s discuss the management of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome by Planet Ayurveda.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP certified company which formulates their own herbal supplements for managing almost all the health concerns. The formulations are free from any kind of additives, preservatives, colour, resins, gums and any kind of synthetic material. These supplements are 100% pure so they don’t produce any kind of side effects and are totally safe if taken under the advice of ayurveda physician. For the purpose of managing Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Planet Ayurveda provides you with a list of herbal remedies that we are going to discuss further in detail that how each remedy helps in the management of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

Products List

  1. Trayodashang Guggul
  2. Yograj Guggul
  3. Rasraj Ras
  4. Curcumin Capsules
  5. NeuroGenie Capsules
  6. Anu Tailam

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. TRAYODASHANG GUGGUL

Trayodashang guggul is a classification ayurvedic formulation which is prepared by Planet Ayurveda as mentioned in classical texts. This formulation consists of ingredients such as guggul (Commiphora mukul), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), babool (Acacia catechu), giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) and some other. It consists of properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, anti-gout, carminative, analgesic, muscle relaxant and antioxidant. The ingredients present in this classical formulation consist of miraculous vata pacifying effects also, so by these properties trayodashang guggul benefits the management of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. YOGRAJ GUGGUL

Yograj guggul is also one of the classical ayurvedic formulations which is available in tablet form. the ingredients used in Yograj Guggul are guggul (Commiphora mukul), nagkesar (Cyperus Rotundus), amalaki (Emblica officinalis), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia billerica) and some other. Yograj guggul has been used since ancient times for the management of vata vyadhi (neurological disorders). As we read earlier the management of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is the same as that of Ardita Roga, so we can manage this mainly by pacifying vata dosha with which Yograj Guggul is helpful.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. RASRAJ RAS

Rasraj Ras is a Classical Ayurvedic formulation which is used since ancient times due to its analgesic, antioxidant, anti inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. It is highly effective for the management of neuromuscular disorders that’s why it is added to the management of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. As Ayurveda mentioned the imbalance of vata dosha is the main reason behind any of the neuromuscular diseases. So by balancing vata dosha this formulation helps in bringing back the muscle tone and strength of the muscles and is very effective in the management of the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

Dosage: 1 tablet once a day with plain water after meals.

4. CURCUMIN CAPSULES

Curcumin capsules by Planet Ayurveda is a formulation which consists of standardized extract of curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin has the best analgesic effect which aids in resolving the pain in case of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. On the other side it helps in alleviating the aggravated vata dosha and the antioxidant effect prevents the damage of the nerve cells thus is useful in mentioned disease.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. NEUROGENIE CAPSULES

Neurogenie capsules as the name suggests is one of the remedies formulated by Planet Ayurveda for promoting nervous health. These capsules consist of standardized extracts of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Both these herbs include best adaptogenic and neuroprotective properties. The adaptogenic properties of these capsules make this effective in preventing any kind of stress in the body which prevents the body further from deterioration. The neuroprotective property maintains the activity of the nervous system and alleviates the symptoms of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

6. ANU TAILAM

Anu tailam is one of the oils prepared by Planet Ayurveda as per classical texts which is used for administered in nostrils in the form of drops (nasya). Ingredients like Chandana (Santalum album), Aguru (Aquilaria agallocha), Patra (Cinnamomum Tamala), The bark of Darvi (Sida cordifolia), Prapaundarika (Nymphaea lotus), Sookshma Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) is used in this formulation. This herbal remedy provides strength to the nerves and nourishes all the five sense organs. It consists of vata pacification effects which helps in preventing degeneration of the cells and alleviates free radicals from the body. As in Ramsay Hunt Syndrome there is an increase in vata dosha that leads to various symptoms such as pain, paralysis, difficulty in blinking the affected eye. By giving nasya with anu thailam it helps in alleviation of vata dosha thus aids in relieving all the symptoms of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

How to use: Administered 2 drops each in both the nostrils.

CONCLUSION

Ramsay hunt syndrome is a condition leading from an outbreak of shingles which affects the facial nerve just located near to the ears. This condition leads to facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear. This condition may occur in anyone who gets affected from chickenpox once in a lifetime. The major symptoms through which we can say it is a Ramsay Hunt Syndrome are – Fluid filled blisters with painful red rash in, on and around 1 ear, Facial weakness on affected side and Paralysis on affected side. As per ayurveda Ramsay Hunt Syndrome considered as vata vyadhi that is directly correlated to neurological disorders. In this condition the vata dosha gets vitiated and leads to various symptoms like numbness, pain, tingling sensation and paralysis. This condition can be managed as per ayurveda according to the management of Ardita roga. For this purpose one can start taking herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda for the management of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. These remedies are very helpful in alleviating the condition by pacifying vata dosha.

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