Natural Healing of Sarcoidosis(fatal inflammatory disease) in Ayurveda

Abstract

Sarcoidosis disease is a fatal inflammatory disease that can affect multiple organs at a single time. It can affect any person of any age group. There are various causes for its occurrence. The symptoms differ according to the body region involved in the disease. The organs affected by sarcoidosis start showing abnormal symptoms and abnormal functions. For complete information go through the following written text.

Introduction

Sarcoidosis disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that hampers multiple body organs. The most commonly affected sites are the lymph nodes and the lungs, which show abnormal breathing symptoms predominantly. Small inflamed granulomas are found inside the lymph nodes and tissues of affected body organs. An aggravated immune system generating abnormal immune response is also held responsible for sarcoidosis. More information regarding sarcoidosis is given in the article.

Ayurvedic Aspect

Sarcoidosis is a Kapha dosha aggravation originated by vyadhi, that affects the body sites with Kapha dosha predominance. Lymph nodes and lungs containing a good quantity of kapha dosha, are abnormal in the presence of aggravated kapha dosha along with vata and pitta combination. In managing sarcoidosis with Ayurveda, the focus is on balancing tri doshas by pacifying aggravated Kapha dosha. This is possible with herbal medications and some therapies that are recommended to the patient.

Causes

Common cause for Sarcoidosis includes

• Genetics
• Environmental triggers
• Dysfunctioning of Immune system

Symptoms

General symptoms found in Sarcoidosis are

• Fatigue
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Weakness
• Night sweats
• Malaise

Symptoms for Sarcoidosis disease differ accordingly with the involvement of specific organ

• Pulmonary symptoms

The lungs are primarily affected by Sarcoidosis. The symptoms found are-

• Persistent Cough (dry)
• Difficulty in breathing
• Wheezing
• Chest discomfort with pain
• Fatigue
• Respiratory abnormalities

Skin symptoms

Sarcoidosis in the skin results in various skin-related symptoms, such as-

• Skin Rashes
• Skin lesions
• Raised patches on the skin surface
• Hyper-pigmentation or discoloration of skin areas
• Skin nodules
• Itching

3. Eye symptoms

Sarcoidosis can affect the eyes, leading to the following symptoms-

• Eye pain
• Redness in eyes
• Blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Excess watering of eyes or complete dryness in eyes
• Uveitis (swelling in eyes)

4. Joint and muscle symptoms

Sarcoidosis can cause joint and muscle-related symptoms, such as-

• Joint pain
• Muscles swelling
• Inflammation in joints
• Muscle ache
• Stiffness in the joints
• Limited range of motion

5. Other organ-specific symptoms

Symptoms differ depending on the organs involved, such as-

• Heart- Cardiac symptoms: Irregular heartbeat, chest pain, palpitations
• Brain- Neurological symptoms: Headaches, dizziness, facial numbness, seizures
• Liver- Hepatic symptoms: Abdominal pain, jaundice, liver dysfunction
• Kidneys- Renal symptoms: Kidney stones, changes in urine color or frequency, kidney dysfunction

Diagnosis

Diagnosis for Sarcoidosis focus on the following

• Medical and personal history
• Physical examination
• Complete blood count
• C-reactive protein test
• Blood test
• Kidney and liver function test
• X-ray
• Computed Tomography scan
• MRI scan
• Tissue biopsy

Treatment

Treatment of Sarcoidosis includes various methods including

• Corticosteroids
• Anti-inflammatory drugs
• Analgesics
• Immunosuppressive drugs
• Symptomatic treatment according to the organ involved and symptoms associated with it.

Herbal Medicines by Planet Ayurveda for Sarcoidosis

Planet Ayurveda manufactures its medicines strictly by following government-laid guidelines. Though it uses ancient Ayurvedic methods to prepare the medicines they follow the generated guideline too. The company has been active for the past two decades. They have been serving the nation with naturally prepared medicines that are fully organic. No added chemical or toxin is found in the medicines of Planet Ayurveda, even during the quality testing. They have good results in treating diseases worldwide. The medicines of Planet Ayurveda that are being used for the management of Sarcoidosis around the world are as follows with detailed explanations

1. Curcumin Capsules

These herbal capsules contain Curcumin (Curcuma longa) as its active ingredient, which has the most wonderful acting anti-inflammatory action in the body. These capsules will reduce the inflammation caused at the site of sarcoidosis. Also, these capsules will maintain the overall well-being of the person by managing oxidative conditions in the body. Additionally, these capsules will heal the body internally if being hampered by the disease.

Dosage- Take two capsules twice daily.

2. Kanchnaar Guggul

This classical herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda has multiple benefits as a medicine for the body. These tablets are more indicated in cancerous and non-cancerous growths in the body, which can include cysts, fibroids, polyps, etc. Sarcoidosis is a disease of non-cancerous growth that is well managed through this medicine. It inhibits cell proliferation and reduces swelling by managing Kapha dosha involvement in the body. These medicines must be included to treat clusters of accumulated cells in sarcoidosis, along with other essential medicines.

Dosage– Take two tablets twice daily.

3. Aller-G Care

This medicine contains extracts of Shirish (Albizia lubbock), Haridra (Curcuma longa), etc. This medicine is very effective in treating all types of allergies naturally, including internal and external allergic symptoms. This medicine also has anti-inflammatory properties along with anti-allergic properties. This is pure organic medicine that will surely help to ease the abnormal symptoms of the disease.

Dosage- Have two capsules twice daily.

4. Punarnava Mandur

This medicine is very helpful in many body disorders. These tablets contain herbs such as Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), Chavya (Piper chaba), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), etc. It has anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, antifibrotic, and anti-stress properties. Hence it is used in many painful, irritating, inflammatory, and respiratory symptoms of the disease very effectively.

Dosage– Take 2 tablets twice daily.

5. Chitrak Haritaki

This is a pure ayurvedic potent formulation of Planet Ayurveda which contains a mixture of herbs such as Amvla (Emblica officinalis), Chitarak (Plumbago zeylanica), Patrra (Cinnamomum cassia), etc. This medicine will manage abnormal symptoms of the disease such as fatigue, respiratory problems, etc.

Dosage– Drink 1 teaspoon with milk two times a day.

6. Vasasav

This herbal medicine is 100% organically prepared from various herbal extracts of Vasaa (Adhatoda vasica), Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica), Tejapatra (Cinnamomum tamala), Nagkesara (Mesua ferrea), etc. This asav preparation helps to manage Pitta dosha and Kapha dosha very effectively. This syrup formulation will soften the inner layer of the bronchial tube that will facilitate proper airflow and will ease the abnormal symptoms of sarcoidosis.

Dosage– Take 2 teaspoons twice daily.

Conclusion

Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that may need proper immediate treatment due to the involvement of the respiratory system. Ayurveda can manage the abnormal symptoms of the disease very efficiently as detailed above. Thus you can choose Ayurveda for side effects-free management of the disease.