Ayurvedic Aspect and Treatment for Vasculitic Neuropathy

ABSTRACT

Vascular System is also known as Circulatory System, consists of vessels which carry lymph and blood through the body. The veins and arteries carry blood through the body, carry nutrients and oxygen to body tissues and get hold of tissue waste material. Other than veins and arteries are lymph vessels that assist in carrying the lymph fluid. The role of the lymphatic system is to maintain and protect the fluid environment in the body. So this is the role of the Vascular system and if there is any kind of health concern related to the vascular system then it must hamper the functions of the system as well. One such condition of the vascular system we are going to discuss in this article is Vasculitis Neuropathy. Also we will discuss its Ayurvedic management, so let’s have a look!!!!

INTRODUCTION

Vasculitis Neuropathy is made up of two terms, vasculitis means inflammation in blood vessels and neuropathy means damage to one or more nerves. So inflammation in those blood vessels which supplies the peripheral nerves leads to Vasculitis Neuropathy. This condition is a peripheral neuropathic condition that can be diagnosed by electrophysiological testing, nerve biopsy and many other blood tests. This condition is very serious and causes disability and morbidity at a very high rate. This is some brief knowledge about Vasculitis Neuropathy, now let’s have a look at this condition in more detail!!!

TYPES OF VASCULITIS NEUROPATHY

There are 3 main types of Vasculitis Neuropathythat we are going to discuss below

Primary Systemic Vasculitic Neuropathy

The patients in which systemic vasculitis leads to disease spread in multiple organs to the (PNS) peripheral nervous system is known as Primary Vasculitic neuropathy.

Secondary Vasculitic Neuropathy

There are various conditions like any non-vasculitic systemic disease and any of the other conditions rather than systemic vasculitis may lead to vasculitis neuropathy, known as Secondary Vasculitic neuropathy. These conditions include connective tissue diseases, infectious diseases, malignancy and some vaccinations.

Non-systemic vasculitic neuropathy

Non-systemic vasculitic neuropathy is the condition where no systemic condition can be found out but the evidence of this particular condition is there.

SYMPTOMS OF VASCULITIS NEUROPATHY

The symptoms of this condition depends upon its type and the location which is involved with those nerve fibers. It causes both motor and sensory dysfunction which leads to the following symptoms

• Paresthesias (Unusual sensations)
• Numbness
• Weakness of muscles of limbs
• Pain
• It mostly affect one limb

DIAGNOSIS OF VASCULITIS NEUROPATHY

Diagnosis of this condition is based on clinical examination, history, and laboratory investigations. The laboratory investigations include electromyography along with study of nerve conduction. Skin biopsy is also done to evaluate the nerve innervation in skin, muscle and nerve biopsies to evaluate histopathological evaluation. So these are some methods to examine Vasculitis Neuropathy, one must go for the examinations if they have doubt about this condition.

AYURVEDIC VIEW OF VASCULITIS NEUROPATHY

As per Ayurveda this condition is caused by vata dosha predominantly and this occurs due to accumulation of ama (endotoxins). First of all ama dosha gets accumulated which causes aggravation of vata dosha. Vata dosha aggravation leads to symptoms such as pricking pain. One another symptom occurs that is a burning sensation that involves the aggravation of pitta dosha. This condition can also be taken as Siragata Vata as per Ayurveda.

Common symptoms of Siragata Vata: “शरीरं मन्दरुक् शोफ्म् शुष्यति स्पन्द्तं तथा सुप्तास्तन्व्यां महत्यो वा सिरा वाते सिरागते” which means mild body ache, oedema, emaciation, pulsations in the body, numbness of veins, constriction of veins and fullness in veins.

Treatment of Siragata Vata as per Ayurveda

1. Abhyanga with sneha (Massage with herbal oils)
2. Upnaha with Sneha (Application of thick paste of sneha herbs)
3. Sneha mardan (herbal oil massage with pressure)
4. Sneha pralep (Application of pitta pacifying herbal paste on affected area)
5. Raktamokshan (Bloodletting).

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR VASCULITIS NEUROPATHY BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is one of the companies which formulates their own remedies as per working on the aim of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a holistic science which is working with the objective of promoting the health of the healthy individual and making a diseased person get rid of their disease. They produce various minerals and herbs and these are totally pure. Their wide range consists of various products such as herbal tablets, herbal capsules, herbal teas, herbal oils, herbal juices and a great range of cosmetic products. All their products have authentication of ISO and GMP certification and have no side effects. Their range fulfils the need of managing every health condition. For the purpose of managing Vasculitis Neuropathy following remedies are provided by Planet Ayurveda, let’s have a look.

PRODUCTS LIST

1. Boswellia Curcumin
2. Arjuna Capsules
3. Kaishore Guggul
4. Gandhak Rasayan
5. Manjishtha Capsules
6. Chandraprabha Vati
7. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

Boswellia Curcumin is a herbal formulation which is prepared by Planet Ayurveda. This herbal formulation consists of standardized extract of herbs shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and curcumin (Curcuma longa). Both these herbs consist of analgesic and antioxidant properties. The formulation assists in eliminating endotoxins from the body due to its antioxidant properties. The analgesic properties of these capsules assist in getting relief from pain. So this is how these capsules help in managing the symptoms of Vasculitis Neuropathy.

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

2. ARJUNA CAPSULES

Arjuna Capsules is one of the single herbal capsule formulations prepared by Planet Ayurveda. These capsules consist of standardized extract of her Arjun (Terminalia arjuna). Arjuna is one of the best herbs for maintaining the health of the vascular system. These capsules eliminate ama accumulation in the vessel as well as reduce inflammation in the blood vessels. That’s why these capsules assist in managing Vasculitic neuropathy.

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

3. KAISHORE GUGGUL

Kaishore Guggul is a classical Ayurvedic formulation which has been used since ancient times for blood purification. It is available in table form and consists of ingredients such as shuddh guggul (Cimmiphora mukul), marich (Piper nigrum), amla (Emblica officinalis) and some others. As we mentioned earlier this formulation helps in purification of blood, the main reason for this condition is accumulation of ama in the blood vessels. So by clearing ama dosha from the blood vessels these tablets help in getting rid of this condition.

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

4. GANDHAK RASAYAN

Gandhak Rasayan is one of the best Ayurvedic antibiotics used since ancient times. The main ingredient of this formulation is shuddha gandhak (purified sulfur). These herbomineral tablets also work by purification of blood. Also it prevents the secondary health conditions from systemic vasculitis. Gandhak rasayan has also been used since ancient times as a rejuvenator. So by both blood purifying and rejuvenating properties gandhak Rasayan helps in managing Vasculitis neuropathy.

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

5. MANJISHTHA CAPSULES

Manjishtha Capsules is a single herbal formulation made up with standardised extract of manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) by Planet Ayurveda. Manjishtha herb consists of properties such as anti-inflammatory, blood purifying and pitta pacifying. Anti-inflammatory properties assist in reducing inflammation from the blood vessels. Then the pitta pacifying plays a role in reducing symptoms such as burning sensation. Other than that blood purifying properties eliminates endotoxins from the blood vessels that is the main reason behind this condition.

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

6. CHANDRAPRABHA VATI

Chandraprabha Vati is prepared by Planet Ayurveda in tablet form as mentioned in classical Ayurvedic texts. This tablet is made up of various ingredients such as shilajit (asphaltum), guggul (Commiphora mukul), vacha (Acorus calamus), mustak (Cyperus rotundus) and some others. These tablets assist in eliminating toxins from the blood, antiinflammatory properties of these tablets reduce inflammation in the blood vessels.

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

7. VRIHAT VATCHINTAMANI RAS

Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras is one of the best remedies for vata dosha which has been used since ancient times. This formulation is prepared by Planet Ayurveda under the strict guidance of M.D. Ayurveda practitioners. As this is the best vata pacifying remedy and this disease is vata predominating so these tablets can be given in this condition. It reduces symptoms such as paresthesias, numbness, weakness of muscles of limbs and pain as well.

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

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CONCLUSION

Vasculitis Neuropathy is made up of two terms, vasculitis means inflammation in blood vessels and neuropathy means damage to one or more nerves. So inflammation in those blood vessels which supplies the peripheral nerves leads to Vasculitis Neuropathy. There are three main types of Vasculitis Neuropathy which includes Primary Systemic Vasculitic Neuropathy, Secondary Vasculitic Neuropathy and Non-systemic vasculitic neuropathy. The symptoms of this condition includes paresthesias (Unusual sensations), numbness, weakness of muscles of limbs, pain and it mostly affects one limb. This condition can also be taken as Siragata Vata as per Ayurveda. The condition occurs by vata, pitta and ama dosha. For the management of the same as per ayurveda blood, purification, ama dosha elimination, vata and pitta dosha pacification is needed. For this Planet Ayurveda provides various safe herbal remedies. So if someone is diagnosed with the same thing, they can start taking these remedies to get rid of their condition.