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Amazing Home & Herbal Remedies for Swollen Feet

We generally across swelling in different local areas such as – face, feet etc. or throughout the body. Even though it usually appears as a symptom but in also in so many diseases related to vital organs like – liver, kidney, uterus, brain etc.
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Swelling may appear as individual disease itself due to imbalanced dosha. Due to the causative factors, the Vata dosha, blood, Kapha and Pitta are vitiated and they are lodged in veins which start circulating in the body and extremities. Due to defect in circulation, the muscle and skin are badly affected and ultimately become hard and elevated swelling is resulted. According to Ayurveda, inflammation or swelling is of three types. Master Charak has explained it in the 18th chapter of Sutrasthana.

Three types of swelling according to Charak Samhita

  1. Vataja – arising due to Vata dosha imbalance
  2. Pittaja – arising due to Pitta dosha imbalance
  3. Kaphaja – arising due to Kapha dosha imbalance.

It is again of 2 types

  1. Nija – Due to internal causes within the body (due to endogenous factors)
  2. Agantuja – Due to external causes like – injury (due to exogenous factors).
    Aetiology of exogenous swellings-Agantu Shotha Nidaana-
  • Excision wounds
  • Incision wounds
  • Fracture
  • Grinding
  • Exposure to excessive pressure
  • Tight tying
  • Twisting by snake/ tight wrapping
  • Compression/squeezing
  • Piercing
  • Bristles of poisonous insects/creepers/harmful leaves

Endogenous and Exogenous Swellings

The exogenous swelling is diagnosed by the characteristic etiology, signs and symptoms whereas the endogenous swelling starts with the vitiation of doshas and bring about pain. The exogenous swelling on the other hand, starts with the pain and brings about the vitiation of doshas.

Aetiology of Endogenous Swelling

Endogenous swelling is caused due to

  • A chronic disease
  • Due to fasting
  • Walking long distance
  • Suddenly consuming exceedingly heavy/sour/salty food
  • Consumption of alcohol
  • Consumption of meat of marshy or aquatic animals
  • Excessive intake of salt
  • Adoption of improper regimen after delivery and excitation of doshas in females
  • Pressure on gravid uterus in females

Clinical features of Vataja swelling – By the intake of cold, non-slimy, exertion, unctuous light food, fasting for a long time Vata in the body gets aggravated and afflicts the skin, flesh, blood etc. and causes swelling. The swelling thus may appear and disappear disruptly. Swelling is either of blue or reddish in colour. It is mobile and it throbs. The skin and hair over the swelling part are rough, hard and broken. Due to this, the pain due to swelling resemble cutting, splitting, pressing, pinching by needles, crawling by ants etc.

Clinical features of Pittaja swelling – By the intake of pungent, bitter, alkaline, hot, saline, sour, salty and heavy food and exposure to heat, fire, sun, the Pitta gets aggravated and affects the skin, flesh and blood and thus the swelling is caused. It may be black, blue, yellow and coppery in colour and hot and soft in touch. It appears and disappears abruptly. The hair on the swelling area becomes coppery and light gray and due to this there is a feeling of hot sensation, pain, emission of smoke, steaming and sloughing and it is not able to stand hot touch.

Clinical features of Kaphaja Swelling – Due to the intake of heavy, sweet, cold and unctuous diet, lack of exercise, excessive sleep, Kapha dosha gets aggravated and it affects skin, muscles, blood and causes Shlaishmika type of swelling. Such type of swelling takes a long time to manifest and cure. Swelling is apparently pale white colour, heavy, smooth, unctuous, immobile and have white hair in the border. It withstands pressure and heat.

According to the etiology there are 3 more types of swellings due to the combined morbidity of the Doshas- (Vata-Pittaja, Vata-Kaphaja and Pitta-Kaphaja).

There is only one Sannipatika type of swelling arising due to combined morbidity of all the three doshas and it manifests signs and symptoms of all 3 doshas.

General symptoms of swelling

  • Thinning of the affected skin surface
  • Numbness
  • Red or black discoloration
  • Roughness
  • Occasional pain
  • Soft oedematous lesions
  • Vertigo
  • Fever
  • Thirst
  • Sepsis
  • Black or yellow coloured lesions
  • Severe burning
  • Instant ulceration
  • Tastelessness
  • Nausea
  • Excess sleep
  • Stable and thick oedema
  • Oedema worsening during night time

Simple home remedies for swelling

  1. Regular consumption of 1 pinch of turmeric along with half teaspoon of ginger and honey relieves swelling.
  2. Erandmoola, Jeeraka and Gokshura are taken in equal quantity and decoction is prepared. This is capable of providing relief from swelling.
  3. 1 teaspoon of Punarnava, turmeric and ginger are taken in a vessel. 2 cups of water are added, boiled and reduced to half. 20 ml dose of this preparation must be taken 2 times a day before food with a small piece of jaggery.

Herbal Remedies for Swollen Feet

Punarnava capsules of Planet Ayurveda for swelling

punarnava-capsulesPunarnava capsules of Planet Ayurveda are very helpful in the treatment of swelling or oedema due to any reasons as it reduces inflammation in a natural way without any side effects. Punarnava capsule of Planet Ayurveda is a pure herbal product. The herb Punarnava helps to promote health of the urinary tract and also helps to maintain efficient kidney function. It helps in water retention caused by any reasons which can be liver, kidney, heart problems or even venous insufficiency.

Single drug recommended in swelling – Castor root, ginger, Punarnava, Tribulus, cumin seeds, Shilajit, turmeric, shallaki etc.

Unwholesome diet – salty, dry vegetables, heavy food, pulses, spicy food, long walk, curd, sour substances must be avoided.

It must be noted that swelling is a simple health complaint if it is localised one or is of recent origin whereas the generalised swelling with chronic history denotes serious underlying pathology. So one should take immediate attention towards such problems.

Herbal Medicine to Control Prostate Enlargement

Ayurvedic View for Benign Enlarged Prostate

Occurrence of this condition (Prostate Enlargement) according to Ayurvedic vision is a result of vitiated Vata Humor in the Urinary System. Vata Aggravation occurs by controlling the urge of urination and over indulgence in the sex.

The prostate, a walnut-sized gland located below the urinary bladder produces a fluid that nourishes sperm. It surrounds the urethra, tube through which urine passes out of the body. An enlarged prostate gland defines that it has grown bigger. As the prostate grows larger, it may put a pressure on the urethra and this increased pressure from the prostate leads to difficult for urine to pass through the urethra when urinating. Prostate enlargement may be the most common health problem in men older than 60 years of age.

prostate enlargement

An enlarged prostate is usually called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is not cancer, and it does not raise your risk for prostate cancer.

Causes of Prostate Enlargement

The actual cause of prostate enlargement is unknown. Factors linked to aging and changes in the cells of the testicles may have a role in the growth of the gland. The prostate grows larger due to an increase in the number of cells (hyperplasia)
Influence of changes in male sex hormonestestosterone.

Family history of prostate problems or any abnormalities with your testicles may raise your risks for BPH.

Risk Factors

  1. Agin – Advancing age in men
  2. Family history – Any blood relative, like father or brother, suffering from prostate problems increases the risk.
  3. Diabetes and heart disease – Certain studies have shown that diabetes and heart disease as well and use of beta blockers, may increase the risk of BPH.
  4. Obesity – Another factor that increases the risk of BPH, while exercise can lower your risk.
  5. Ethnic background – Prostate enlargement is not much common in Asian men as compared to white and black men. Black men might experience symptoms at a younger age than white men.

Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Enlargement

  • Difficulty in urinating
  • Weak or interrupted urine flow
  • Dribbling at the end of urination
  • Urinary Retention
  • Frequent or strong desire to urinate, especially at night
  • Feelinglike bladder is not fully emptied
  • Pain during urination or ejaculation

Complication

  • Urinary Tract Infections.
  • Bladder stones may develop.
  • Weakening of the bladder muscles.
  • Damage to the Kidney.

Herbal Medicines to control Prostate Enlargement

Prostate Care Pack

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This herbal Pack maintains the health of prostate gland and strengthens male hormonal system. This pack consists of

1. Shilajit Capsules

Shilajit capsules is a natural supplement formed of purely natural and potent extract of Shilajit without containing any preservatives or additional chemicals. Shilajit capsules are powerful herbal medicines to control Prostate Enlargement

Ingredients

Shilajit (Asphaltum) – Shilajit is a natural mineral composition being used since ancient times for genito-urinary problems, is strongly rich in anti-oxidants, anti-stress and anti-ageing properties. Antioxidant feature of Shilajit is due to presence of fulvic acid and humic acid in it which provides plenty health benefits. It act as a wonderful natural remedy for sexual weakness in men as well  for tiredness. It is an appropriate natural medicine that can keep upproper urine flow and relieves the feeling of burning sensation during micturition and prevents frequent urination and incontinence of urine as in case of Benign Enlarged Prostate.

DOSE: 2 capsules twice daily, with plain water or milk after meals

2. Varunadi Vati

These tablets are purely natural formulation of Planet Ayurveda that are beneficial in retaining the male sexual health and are risk free. These are non-hormonal herbal treatment that can reduce the increased weight of prostate. Efficient to restore the proper flow of the urine.

Varunadi Vati tablets formed by combining these natural ingredients

Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) – Punarnava herb is very useful to provide relief from urinary tract problems and relieves the condition of urinary retention and water retention. Along with Varun good to treat Prostate enlargement.

Varun (Crataeva nurvala) – Varun is a medicinal herbwhose bark according to the Ayurveda has properties to treat the problem of prostate enlargement such as it can relieve the difficulty in urination caused by enlarged prostate.

Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) – Herb have medicinal effects in urogenital health and improves the problem of burning sensation, retain regular urine flow, halts the dribbling after urination

DOSE: 2 tablets, two times a day, after meals, with plain water.

3. Kachnaar Guggul

Kachnaar Guggul is herbal and natural supplement for almost every kind of additional growth of several tissues as in case of prostate gland due to this property it has been a suitable herbal medicine to control Prostate Enlargement. These are in the form of Tablets having a good combination of natural herbs that bring beneficial effects in Enlarged Prostate.

Ingredients are

  • Kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegate)
  • Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
  • Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
  • Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Black pepper (Piper nigrum)
  • Pippali (Piper longum)
  • Varuna (Crataeva religiosa)

All these herbs are merged together which work synchronously torelieve the patient from the problem of enlarged Prostate

DOSE: 2 tablets two times in a day after meals with plain water.

4. Tribulus Power

Tribulus Power Capsules are pure herbal supplements brining good results in various male sex problems like prostate enlargement, urinary tract obstructions or weakness. Filled with properties that has made it an effective Herbal medicineto control Prostate Enlargement. Use of Tribulus power capsules along with other herbal supplements forms a very efficient natural remedy for enlarged prostate gland. It is formedfrom standardized extract Gokshura.

Gokshura (Tribulus Terrestris) – This herb having therapeutic property helpfulin raising the testosterone levels and enhance blood flow to penis further improving the functioning of sex organs. The herb Tribulus brings regularity in proper urine flow, stops drbbling after urination, able to control urgent desire to of frequent urination and also imparts strength to genitor-urinary system.

DOSE: 2 capsules two times in a day after meals with plain water.