Respiratory system and Ayurveda

RHINITIS ( Pratisyaya )

Useful single formulations

1. Sunthi ( Zingiber Officinale ) Churna 3 gm twice a day with Honey.

2. Maricha ( Piper nigrum ) Churna 3 gm twice a day with curd and Jaggery.

Useful compound formulations

1. Kaphaketu Ras 250 mg twice a day with Adraka swarasa.

2. Laxmivilasa Ras 250 mg twice a day with Honey. 

3. Sringyadi Churna 3 gm twice a day with Honey.

4. Vyosadi Vati 1 gm twice a day.

5. Chitrak haritaki Avaleh 12 gm twice a day with Water or Milk.

Formulations for snuffing
1. Shad Bindu Tail 6 drops in each nostril twice a day.
2. Anu Tail 2 drops in each nostril twice a day.

Regimen
1. Old sali rice, Kulatth, Green gram ( Mudga ), Parvala, Drum stick, Raddish, Garlic, Hot freshly prepared food, Jaggery, Powder of roasted cereals ( sattu ), Haritaki and Chavanprash is recommended.

Life style
1. Lightening, drinking of clarified butter ( Grata ), sudation, therapeutic emesis (vamana ), snuffing ( avapidana nasya ) are useful. 
2. Use of cold water for drinking and bathing, suppression of natural urges, day sleeping, sleeping on the ground, and intake of alcohol and dry food should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. The mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma, and other procedures if any are required may be rationally adopted by Physicians on case to case basis.

SINUSITIS ( Dusta Pratisyaya )

Useful single formulations

1. Vibhitaki ( Terminalia belerica ) Churna 3 gm twice a day with Water.

2. Maricha ( Piper nigrum ) Churna 2 gm twice a day with curd and Jaggery.

Useful compound formulations

1. Kaphaketu Ras 250 mg twice a day with Adraka swarasa.

2. Laxmivilasa Ras 250 mg twice a day with Honey. 

3. Sringyadi Churna 3 gm twice a day with Honey.
4. Powder of Chaturushan ( Sonth, Pipali, Marich, Piplimool ) 1 gm twice a day with warm water. 

5. Vyosadi Vati 1 gm twice a day.

6. Chitrak haritaki Avaleh 12 gm twice a day with Water or Milk.

Formulations for snuffing
1. Shad Bindu Tail 6 drops in each nostril twice a day.
2. Anu Tail 2 drops in each nostril twice a day.

Regimen
1. Old sali rice, Kulatth, Green gram ( Mudga ), Parvala, Drum stic, Raddish, Garlic, Hot freshly prepared food, Jaggery, Powder of rosted cereals ( sattu ), Haritaki and Chavanprash is recommended.

Life style
1. Lightening, drinking clarified butter ( Grata ), sudation, therapeutic emesis (vamana ), snuffing ( avapidana nasya ) are useful. 
2. Use of cold water for drinking and bathing, suppression of natural urges, day sleeping, sleeping on the ground, and intake of alcohol and dry food should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. The mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma, and other procedures if any are required and may be rationally adopted by Physicians on case to case basis.

BRONCHITIS ( Kas )

Useful single formulations

1. Vasa Swaras 10 ml twice a day with Cow's Ghee / Honey.
2. Ardrak Swaras 10 ml twice a day with Cow's Ghee / Honey.
3. Tulsi Swaras 5 ml twice a day with Honey.
4. Kantkari Kwath 20 ml twice a day with Pippali Churna

Useful compound formulations
1. Ras Parpati 120 mg three times a day with Honey.
2. Chandramrit Ras 250 mg three times a day with Honey and Ginger Juice.
3. Vyoshadi Vati 1 Tablet to be sucked 6 times a day.
4. Trailokya chintamani Ras 125 mg twice a day with Goat milk.
5. Brhat kasturi bhairav Ras 125 mg twice a day with water.

6. Kaphaketu Ras 250 mg twice a day with Adraka swarasa.
7. Kaskuthar Ras 250 mg twice a day with Honey.
8. Lavangadi Vati 1 Tablet to be sucked after every hour upto 6 tablets.
9. Karpooradi Vati Tablet to be sucked after every hour upto 6 tablets.
10. Dhanwantari Gutika 250 mg twice a day with Water.
11. Khadiradi Gutika 250 mg twice a day with Honey.
12. Eladi Gutika 1 gm twice a day with Water.
13. Marichyadi Gutika 500 mg twice a day with Water.
14. Trikatu Churna 3 gm twice a day with Honey.
15. Sitopaladi Churna 3 gm three times a day with Honey.
16. Sringyadi Churna 3 gm twice a day with Honey.
17. Talisadi Churna 3 gm twice a day with Honey.

18. Chitrak haritaki Avaleh 12 gm twice a day with Water or Milk.
19. Agastya haritaki Avaleh 12 gm twice a day with Water or Milk.
20. Kantakaryavaleh 12 gm twice a day with Water or Milk.
21. Vasavaleh 12 gm twice a day with Water or Milk.
22. Dasmool katutrayadi Kwath 20 ml twice a day with Honey.
23. Decoction of 5 leaves of Tulsi, 5 gm Ardrak leaves of and 5 Kalimirch is to be taken twice a day.
24. Decoction of Mulethi, Vasa, Vach and Pipli is very efffective remedy for Bronchitis.
25. Draksrista 20 ml with Equal qantity of water after meals.
26. Babbularista 20 ml with Equal qantity of water after meals.

Regimen
1. Old sali rice, Wheat, special variety of rice ( Kodrava, Samvaka ), Barley,  soup of green gram ( Mudga ), Bathua, Makoya, Brinjal, Patola, Grapes, light food, Cow's milk, Goat's milk, Clarified butter, Cardamom, Garlic, Haritaki, Ginger, Long pepper, Honey and Luke warm water is recommended.
2. Potato and other tubers, Mustard leaf vegetable, Fish, Cereals causing burning sensation and acidity with poor digestion ( vidahi anna ), Contaminated/ rotten food, Contaminated  and cold water, Cold food stuff and Dry food must be avoided.

Life style
1. Sudation, therapeutic purgation (virechana ), Smoking and Massage are useful.
2. Use of cold water for drinking and bathing, suppression of natural urges, day sleeping, sleeping on the ground, intake of alcohol and dry food should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. The mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma, and other procedures if any are required may be rationally adopted by the Physician on case to case basis.

BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

Useful single formulations

1. Vasa Swaras 10 ml twice a day with Cow's Ghee / Honey.
2. Ardrak Swaras 10 ml twice a day with Cow's Ghee / Honey.
3. Haldi(Turmeric) powder to be given 1 teaspoon thrice a day with glass of water.

Useful compound formulations
1. Decoction of leaves of Tulsi, Kalimirach and Ginger is very effective for Asthmatic patients.
2. Dasmool Kwath 20 ml twice a day.
3. Saphatika Bhasma(prepared in Snuhi) 250 mg twice a day with Honey.
4. Swaskasa Chinramani 125 mg three times a day with Honey.
5. Swaskuthar Ras 250 mg three times a day with Honey and Ginger Juice.
6. Vyoshadi Vati 1 Tablet to be sucked 6 times a day.
7. Powder of dried flower of Madar(Calotropies) 2 parts, Pipli 1 part and Sandhav namak 1 part to be given 1 gm daily twice a day with warm water.
8. Trikatu Churna 3 gm twice a day with Honey.

9. Sunthyadi Churna 3 gm three times a day with Honey.
10. Sringyadi Churna 3 gm twice a day with Honey.
11. Talisadi Churna 3 gm twice a day with Honey.

12. Bhraniguda 12 gm twice a day with Water or Milk.
13. Vyaghri Haritaki Avaleh 12 gm twice a day with Water or Milk.
14. Kantakari Avaleh 12 gm twice a day with Water or Milk.
15. Chyavanprash Avaleh 12 gm twice a day with Water or Milk.
16. Kanakasava 20 ml with Equal qantity of water after meals.
17. Vardhman Pipli Rasayan: Boil powder of Pipli with 250 ml of water when only milk left, it should be taken. Take powder of Pipli in increasing dose starting from 250 mg twice a day, gradually rising to 2 gm twice a day in 8 days. Then constant dose of 2 gm twice a day for 8 days. Then reduce dose to 250 mg twice a day in next 8 days. Then Stop.

Regimen
1. Wheat, Barley, Sasthika rice, Kulatha, Bathua, Tanduliyaka, Garlic, Haritaki, Patola, Goat milk,Old clarified butter, Dry ginger, Long pepper, Black pepper, Honey and Luke warm water is recommended.
2. Maze(Makka), Chickpea flour(besana), Black gram(udada), Potato and other tubers, Mustard leaf vegetable, Fish, Cereals causing burning sensation and acidity with poor digestion ( vidahi anna ), Contaminated/ rotten food, Contaminated  and cold water, Cold food stuff and Dry food must be avoided.

Life style
1. Sudation, theraputic emesis(vamana), therapeutic purgation (virechana ), Smoking and Massage are useful. 
2. Exposure to cold and rainy season, physical exercise, suppression of natural urges, snuffing and theraputic enema(vasti) should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

  

Joints and Bones Diseases in Ayurveda

OSTEOMALACIA 

( Phak Rog )

Useful formulations in Ayurveda for Osteomalacia

1. Mukta Panchamrit Ras 240 mg twice a day with Honey.

2. Kamdudha Ras 500 mg twice a day with Honey.
3. Prawal Pishti 500 mg twice a day with Honey.

4. Chywan Prash 10 gm once a day with Milk. 

BEST  AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 

( Amavata )

Useful single formulations in Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis

1. Sunthi(Zingiber officinale) Churna 3 gm twice a day with Kanji.

2. Rasna(Pluchea lanceolata) Kwatha 30 ml with Water.
3. Erand Tail(Castor oil) 10 ml to be taken with Cow's urine 20 ml and 1 gm powder of Pippli. 

Useful  compound formulations in Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis
1. Rasna saptak Kwath 30 ml twice a day with Water.
2. Maharasnadi Kwath 30 ml twice a day with Water.
3. Brihat Vat Chintamani Ras 120 mg twice a day with Milk.
4. Amavatari Ras 250 mg twice a day with Water.

5. Sinhanada Guggulu 500 mg twice a day with hot Water.
6. Mahayograj Guggulu 500 twice a day with hot Water.
7. Dhatri Bhallatak Vati 250 mg thrice a day with Water.
8. Chitrakadi Vati 500 mg twice a day with hot Water.
9. Amrit Bhallatak 3 gm twice a day with Milk.
10. Vaiswanar Churn 3 gm twice a day with hot Water.

Dietary Regimen in Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis 

1. Barly, Red verity of Rice, Kulthi, Drum stic (shigru), Parvala, Bitter gourd (karvellaka), Dry ginger(sunthi), Ajvayana fennel, Black pepper, Rock salt, Hingu, Garlic, Cumin, Butter milk and Luke warm water are recommended.

2. Curd, Fish, Jaggery, Milk, Incompatible and excessively food is restricted.

Life style suggested in Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis

1. Sudation, Lightening, Walking, Light exercise and Woollen cloths are useful.

2. Suppression of natural urges, Night awakening, Tension(chinta), Sadness(soka), Cloudy weather and Eastern wind (purvi vayu) should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

OSTEOARTHRITIS 

( Sandhivata )

Useful single formulations in Ayurveda for Osteoarthritis

1. Rasna(Pluchea lanceolata) Churna 3 gm twice a day with Water.

2. Rason(Allium sativam) Kalka 3 gm twice a day with Tila taila.
3. Gandha prasarini (Paederia foetida) Juice 10 ml twice a day with Taila. 

Useful compound formulations in Ayurveda for Osteoarthritis

1. Vat Gajankush Ras 120 mg twice a day with Honey.
2. Rasnadi Guggulu 500 mg twice a day with hot Water.

3. Mahayograj Guggulu 500 twice a day with hot Water.
4. Vathari Guggulu 500 mg twice a day with Milk.
5. Ajmodadi Churna 3 gm twice a day with hot Water.
6. Balarisht 30 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.
7. Sarivadiasav 30 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.
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Dietary Regimen suggested in Ayurveda for Osteoarthritis 

1. Wheat, Rice, Black gram(udada), Kulthi, Drum stick (shigru), Patol, Shigru, Brinjal, Garlic, Pomegranate, Mango, Falsa, Lemon, Jujube plum(badar) and Grapes are recommended.

2. Special variety of Rice(kodarva, samvaka), Peas(matara), Chickpea(chana), Pigeon pea(arhara), Green gram(moonga), Bitter gourd(karvellaka), Lotus stem, Jambu and Betel nut  are restricted.

Life style suggested in Ayurveda for Osteoarthritis

1. Gentle pressing(samvahana), Sleeping on the ground, Bathing, Nourishing diet and Sunlight exposure are useful.

2. Suppression of natural urges, Night awakening, Exertion, Fasting, Excessive walking and Over eating should be avoided. 

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

CERVICAL SPNDYLOSIS 

( Manyastambh )

Useful single formulation in Ayurveda for Cervical Spondylosis

Lasuna (Aliuam sativam) Kalka 3 gm twice a day with Sandhav lavan.

Useful compound formulations in Ayurveda for Cervical Spondylosis

1. Rasnadi Kwath 30 ml twice a day with Water.
2. Dasmoola Kwath 30 ml twice a day with Water.
3. Brihat Vat Chintamani Ras 120 mg twice a day with Milk.
4. Simhanada Guggulu 500 mg twice a day with hot Water.

5. Mahayograj Guggulu 500 twice a day with hot Water.
6. Laksadi Guggulu 500 twice a day with hot Water.

Oils for External Application
1. Mahanarayana Tail
2. Prasarini Tail

Dietary Regimen suggested in Ayurveda for Cervical Spondylosis 

1. Wheat, Rice, Kulthi, Black gram(udada), Garlic, Brinjal, Drum stick (shigru), Parvala, Phalsa, Lemon, Jujube plum(badar), Grapes, Goksura, Coconut water, Oil, Cow's urine, Clarified butter, Milk, Sour vinegar(kanji), Tamarind (imli) and Meat juice are recommended.
2. Special variety of rice(kodrava, samvaka), Peas(matar), Chickpea(chana), Pigeon pea(arhara), Jambo, Bitter gourd(karvellaka), Lotus stem, Cauliflower, Lady finger and Betel nut and heavy should be restricted.

Life style suggested in Ayurveda for Cervical Spondylosis
1. Dry sudation(ruksa swed), Snuffing exercise, Water exercise, Gentle pressing, Sleeping on the ground, Bathing, Saturation and Sunlight exposure are useful.
2. Day sleeping, Sleeping in improper posture, Upward looking with backward bending of neck, Night awakening, Suppression of natural urges, Fasting, Excessive walking and Physical exercise should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

BACKACHE 

( Katisula )

Useful single formulations in Ayurveda for Backache

1. Lasuna(Alium sativan) Kalka 3 gm twice a day with Sandhav lavana.

2. Rasna(Pluchea lanceolata) Kwath 30 ml with Water.

3. Erand mula(Ricinus communis) Kwath 30 ml  twice a day with Water. 

Useful compound formulations in Ayurveda for Backache

1. Dasmool Kwath 30 ml twice a day with Water.
2. Maharasnadi Kwath 30 ml twice a day with Water.
3. Vedantak Ras 120 mg twice a day with Warm water.

4. Trayodasanga Guggulu 500 mg twice a day with hot Water.
5. Maha Yograja Guggulu 500 twice a day with hot Water.

Dietary Regimen suggested in Ayurveda for Backache 

1. Wheat, Rice, Black gram (udada), Garlic, Drum stic(shigru), Parvala, Brinjal, Pomegranate, Mango, Phalsa, Jujube plum (badar,ber), Grapes, Sesame, Milk, Sour vinegar(kanji), Coconut water, Clarified butter, Oil and Nourishing food are recommended.
2. Special variety of rice(kodrava, samvaka), Peas(matara), Chickpea(chana), Pigeon pea(arhara), Jambo, Bitter gourd(karvellaka), Lotus stem, Cauliflower, Lady finger, Betel nut and heavy food substance should restricted.

Life style suggested in Ayurveda for Backache 

1. Bathing with warm water, Gentle pressing, Sleeping on the ground and Sunlight exposure are useful.

2. Excessive exercise, Lifting heavy weight, Suppression of natural urges and use of uneven bed, should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

GOUT 

(Vaatrakta)

Useful single formulations in Ayurveda for Gout

1. Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia) Kwatha 30 ml twice a day with Water.
2. Haritaki Churna(Terminalia chebula) Kalka 3 gm twice a day with Guduchi Kwatha.
3. Eranda Taila(Ricinus communis) 10 ml with Milk.

Useful compound formulations in Ayurveda for Gout

1. Vatraktantak Ras 500 mg twice a day with Honey.

2. Kaishora Guggulu 500 mg twice a day with Mudga yusa.

3. Amrtadi Guggulu 500 twice a day with Warm water.

4. Siva Gutika 500 twice a day with Warm water.

5. Suranjan Churna 1 gm in the morning with Warm water.

6. Nimbadi Churna 2 gm twice a day with 30 ml Brihata Manjithadi Kwatha.

7. Amrrtadya Ghrta 10 gm twice a day with Luke warm water.

8. Sarivadiasav 30 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water

Dietary Regimen suggested in Ayurveda for Gout 

1. Barley, Wheat, Sali rice, Pigeon pea(arhara), Chickpea(chana), Green gram(munga), Masura, Bathua, White gourd melon(kusmanda), Patola, Makoya, Satawari and Clarified butter should be taken in diet.
2. Kulthi, Peas(matara), Radish, Sour vinegar(kanji), Curd, Pungent, sour heavy and hot food substances should be restricted.

Life style suggested in Ayurveda for Gout

1. Massage and sprinkling(pariseka) are useful.

2. Day sleeping, Sunlight exposure and Physical exercise should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

Gynecological Disorders and Ayurveda

AMENORRHOEA    

* Physiological causes- Pregnancy, Lactation and Menopause

* Psychological cause- Onset after a period of stress e.g. school examination, going to boarding school. Self limiting; cessation of menstruation in otherwise healthy girls, menses start spontaneously after a few months. Anorexia nervosa may be associated with amenorrhoea.

* Gynecological causes- Congenital maldevelopments of sexual organs such as: Imperforate hymen, Hypoplesia of uterus, Agenesis of ovaries, Chromosomal defects(XO): Turner Syndrome. Oprative removal of uterus; may have been undertaken for surgery. Infection of endometrium, especially endometrial tuberculosis.

* Medical causes- In severe iron deficiency anaemia, Amenorrhoea occurs as a physiological response to conserve iron. Suprasellar tumours like craniopharyngioma causes amenorrhoea. Congenital hypothalamic defects cause failure or delay in sexual development with consequent amenorrhoea. Pituitary infarction (Sheehan syndrome)cause severe postpartum hemorrhage. Persistant  oligomenorrhoea is one of the features of  multiple deficiencies of pitutory trophic harmones.
* Drugs- Cyclophosphamide, Heloperidol, Imipramine, Clordiazepoxide, Methyldopa, Oral contraceptive.

Useful Ayurvedic formulations
1. Decoction of seeds of Gajar ( Carrot ) 20 ml twice a day.
2. Powder of Krishan til 10 gm twice a day with Gur ( Jaggery )
3. Nasht Pushpantak Ras 500 mg twice a day with Warm Water.
4. Rajah Pravartini Vati 500 mg thrice a day with Warm Water or methi decoction or Dasmool kwath.
5. Boladi Vati 500 mg thrice a day with water.
6. Hingwadi Vati 500 mg twice a day with warm Water.

DYSMENORRHOEA ( Katsarava )

There are two types: 

(1) Spasmodic- 

 - Pain begins with flow or only just before it.

 - It is just aching in character often with griping or colicky exacerbation

- Pain is felt in the middle above the symphysis pubis and passing down the anterior surface of the thighs. It is associated with prostration, pallor, headache and vomiting. 

 - It continues for 6 to 12 hours till menstrual flow is well established.

 Causes;

 - Uterine

 - Congenital malformation

 - Ovarian dysfunction

 - Psychogenic
( 2 ) Secondary dysmenorrhoea
- This type of dysmenorrhoea is due to congestion in the pelvis.
- Usually found in the elderly patients beyond 30 years.
- Patients get dull ache in lower abdomen. Pain starts 3 to 5 days before onset of menstruation and usually relieved by onset of menstrual flow.
Causes
Extrauterine: Endometriosis, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Pelvic congestion syndrome, Adhesion's, Structural abnormalities of the genital tract.
Intramural: Adenomyosis, Fibroids/ leiomyostoma
Intrauterine: Submucous fibroids(fibroids projecting into the uterine cavity), Polyps, Intrauterine device, Cervical  stenosis, Infection.

Useful single ayurvedic formulations
1. Kasisa Bhasma 250 mg twice a day with Triphala kwatha.
2. Carpasa kwatha ( Gossypium Herbaceum / Carpus luteum ) 30 ml twice a day with Water.
3. Kumari Ghansara ( Aloe barbadensis ) 500 mg twice a day with Hot water.

Useful compound ayurvedic formulations
1. Saptsar Kasaya 30 ml twice a day with Water.
2. Rajahpravartini Vati 250 mg twice a day with Tila kwatha or kulattha kwatha.
3. Nastpuspantak rasa 250 mg twice a day with  Gud mixed tila kwatha.
4. Phalkalyanka Ghrita 10 gm twice a day with Luke warm milk.
5. Kumaryasava 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.
6. Jirakadyarista 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.

Regimen
1. Barley,  milk, meat juice, oil and long piper is recommended.
2. Manda, Diets and life style causing aggravation of Vata dosa is restricted.

Life style
Unction, sudation and therapeutic enema ( vasti )  is useful.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

LEUCORRHOEA ( Swetpradar )

Useful single ayurvedic formulations

1. Tanduliyaka swaras ( Amaranthus tricolour ) 20 ml twice a day with honey.
2. Rohitaka mula ( Tecomella undulata ) Curna 3 gm twice a day with rice water.
3. Lodhra ( Symplocos Racemosa ) twak 3 gm twice a day with water.
4. Vanga Bhasma 125 mg twice a day with honey.

Useful compound ayurvedic formulations
1. Chandrakala Rasa 250 mg twice a day with water.
2. Drakshadi Churna 3 gm twice a day with honey.
3. Pushyanug Churna 3 gm twice a day with  tandulodaka.
4. Patrangasava 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.
5. Ashokarishta 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.

Regimen
1. Wheat, barley, old rice, masura, chickpea, bathua, chaulai, spinach, gourd
( lauki ), papaya, apple, pomegranate, grapes, banana, amalaki, dry dates, ginger (adrak ), coriander, cow's milk, goat's milk and buffalo's fresh ghee  is recommended.
2. Black gram ( urad ), onion, garlic, brinjal, alcohol, pickle, vinegar, sour curd, sour substance, jiggery and spicy food  is restricted.

Life style
Day sleeping, night awakening, excessive exercise, fasting, eating before indigestion of previous food, walking in sunlight, sadness and excessive sexual indulgence should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING ( Raktapradara )

Useful single ayurvedic formulations

1. Udumbar swarasa ( Ficus hispida ) 10 ml twice a day with honey.
2. Ashok valkala ksirapaka ( Saraka indica ) 30 ml twice a day.
3. Amla churna twice a day 3 gm with honey.
4. Dhataki Churna 3 gm twice a day with honey.

Useful compound ayurvedic formulations
1. Pradarantaka lauha vati 500 mg twice a day with durva swarasa.
2. Pradarantaka lauha 500 mg twice a day with kusamula kwath.
3. Asoka ghrta 10 gm twice a day with usnodaka.
4. Patrangasava 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.
5. Ashokarishta 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.
6. Lodhrasava 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.

Regimen
Sali rice, parol, lisora, pomegranate, amalaki, milk, goat's milk, honey and clarified butter ( ghrita ) processed with nyagrodhadi gana is recommended.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE

* Dull pain or tenderness in the stomach or lower abdomen area, or pain in the right upper abdomen. Pain is worse just before onset of menstruation.

* Yellow or green abnormal vaginal discharge that has unusual odor.
* Deep dyspareunia.
* Nausea and vomiting
* Fever

Useful ayurvedic formulations for PID
1. Darviadi kwath 20 ml twice a day with equal honey.
2. Bang Bhasam 250 mg twice a day with honey.
3. Ras Manikya 120 mg twice a day with honey.
4. Pradarantaka lauha 500 mg twice a day with kusamula kwath.
5. Maha Yograj Guggul 500 mg twice a day with milk.
6. Chandraprabha Vati 500 mg twice a day with milk.
7. Arogyavardhini Vati 500 mg thrice a day with water
8. Dashmoolarishta 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.
9. Devdarvadirishta 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

VAGINITIS ( Yonishotha )

Useful ayurvedic formulations

1. Bang Bhasma 250 mg twice a day with milk.
2. Pushyanug Churna 3 gm twice a day with  tandulodaka.
3. Chandraprabha Vati 500 mg thrice a day with water.
4. Chandanadi Vati 500 mg thrice a day with water.
5. Chandanasava 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.
6. Kutajarishta 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.

Useful local application

Tampons lished with Jatyadi taila should be placed high in vagina.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

HABITUAL ABORTION  (Garbhasrava )

Habitual abortion is defined as three or more consecutive pregnancy losses before 20 weeks of gestation.

Useful ayurvedic formulations

1.Powder of Shatavari ( Asparagus ) 5 gm twice a day with milk.

2. Mukta Bhasma 250 mg twice a day with milk.
3. Chandrakala Ras 240 mg twice a day with water.
4. Pushyanug Churna 3 gm twice a day with milk.
5. Shatavariyadi Churna 3 gm twice a day with milk.
6. Chyawanprash avleh 10 gm twice a day with milk.
7. Vasavaleha 5 gm twice a day with milk.
8. Ashokarishta 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.
9. Garbhpal Ras 250 mg twice a day with milk till delivery.

Regimen
Avoid sour, pungent food articles like spicy pickle.

Life style
Complete bed rest, foot end raised.
Exercise and excessive sexual indulgence should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

 MENOPAUSAL SYNDROME 

 It is a natural event that normally occurs in    women age 45 to 55. Menopause is time in 

woman's life when her periods (menstruation) eventually stops and her body goes through changes that no longer allow her get pregnant.

Premenopausal Syndrome
General symptoms;
. Irritability
. Anxiety
. Depression
. Mood swings
.  Insomnia
. Anorexia
. Weight gain
 Menstrual symptoms;
. Menorrhagia
. Metrorrhagia
. Poly menorrhea
. Amenorrhea
Early signs of;
. Hypertension
. Diabetes
. Heart disease

 CAUTION : Rule out malignancy. Investigate with PAP test.

Post menopausal Syndrome
Symptoms;
. Hirsutism
. Hot flushes
. Mood swings
. Thyroid dysfunction
. Obesity
. Excessive perspiration
. Post menopausal bleeding is always a danger signal.

Nervous System, Psychiatry and Ayurveda

GRANDMAL EPILEPSY
( Apasmar )

Single formulations for Apasmar 
Powder of Vach 3 gm with honey.

Compound formulations for Apasmar

1. Vatkulantak Ras 120 mg twice a day with Decoction of Jatamansi.

2. Samritisagaar Ras 120 mg twice a day with Butter 1 tsf.

3. Yogendra Ras 120 mg twice a day with Decoction of Jatamansi.
4. Powder of Vach+Brahmi+Amla to be given 10 gm twice a day with milk.
5. Saraswata Churan 5 gm twice a day with Milk.
6. Brahmi Ghrit 5 gm twice a day with Milk.
7. Jyotismati Rasayan 5 gm twice a day with Milk.
8. Saraswarishta 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.  

Regimen

Constipation and indigestion should be checked. Green vegetable's, Fruit juices and early digestible food should be given.

Life style

Open air exercise in the morning. Patient should avoid places of danger.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

BELL'S FACIAL PALSY

( Ardit )

Useful Compound formulations for Ardit

1. Ekangveer Ras 120 mg twice a day with Honey followed by Maha Rasnadi Kwath 30 ml. 

2. Samirpanga Ras 60 mg twice a day with Jinger Jouice and Honey. Please note that Samirpanaga Ras is a Arsenic preparation. It should be used strictly under supervision of trained and qualified Docters. 

3. Mahanarayan Tail / Mahmash Tail ; To be massaged on affected parts as well as back of neck for about 30 minutes daily followed by nadi swed. It can be instilled in affected eyes and ears.
4. Dashmoolarist 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.
5. Aswagandhrishta 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.  

Regimen

Constipation and indigestion should be checked. Green vegetable's, Fruit juices and early digestible food should be given.

Life style

Open air exercise in the morning. Patient should avoid places of danger.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

SCIATIC NEURITIS

( Gridhrasi )

This illness has nothing to do with neuritis. It is a complication of degenerative diseases of the intervertebral disc.
Involvement of the sciatic nerve hardly ever occurs expect perhaps in very rare cases of diabetic neuritis or following an injection of emitine, quinine or any other drug into a wrong site.
Sciatica pain is really a root pain caused by pressure on the nerve root (in the spinal canal) by prolapsed disc itself or by the congestion, oedema and fibrosis occurring during different phases of the diseases.

Symptoms: 
1. Low backache 
2. Complaints of pain going from the buttock to the back of the thigh and the calf and often to the outer border of the foot. The pain always goes down below the knees.
3. All these area of lower extremity are more painful on bending, coughing or sneezing and walking for prolonged periods. Tingling and numbness may also be felt in the same areas.

Signs: 
On examination, the straight-leg-raising sign is positive. Normal people and patients with other types of pain, do allow 90 degree deviation with strait leg raising sign comfortably, but in patients with above disease, this angle is reduced and in severe attack the patient hardly allows 20 degree rise.

Useful single formulations for Sciatica 

1. Eranda Tail (Ricinus communis) 10 ml twice a day with Dasmool Kwath or Sunthi Kwath.

2. Sunthi Churna 3 gm twice a day with Hot water.
Useful compound formulations for Sciatica 

1. Rasnasaptak Kwath 30 ml twice a day with Water.
2. Brhat Vatchintamani Ras 65 mg twice a day with Honey followed by Maharashnadi Kwath.
3. Vatgajankush Ras 240 mg twice a day with Pipli powder 1/2 gm followed by Rasnasaptak Kwath.

4. Maha Yograj Guggul 500 mg twice a day with warm Water.

5. Trayodashang Guggul 500 mg twice a day with warm Water.

6. Punarnawadi Guggul 500 mg twice a day with warm Water.

Oils for massage over affected part

1. Narayan Tail

2. Prasarani Tail

Regimen

1. Rice, Wheat, Black gram(udada), Kulatha, Garlic, Brinjal, Parwala, Drumstic(sigru), Mango, Pomegranate, Phalsa, Lemon, Grapes, Milk, Coconut water, Sour vinegar(kanji),

Tamarind(imli)  Meat juice and Clarified butter are recomended.

2. Special variety of rice (kodavara, samvaka), Chickpea(chana), Peas(matar), Pigeon pea(arhar), Green gram(mung), Bitter gourd(karela), Lotus stem, Jambu, Beans, Udumbara, Betel nut, Honey and Leafy vegetables should be avoided. 

Life style

1. Massage, Sudation, Therapeutic unctuous enema ( anuvasana vasti ),Therapeutic non unctuous enema ( niruha vasti ), Therapeutic pugation (virechana), Gentle pressing, Nourishing diet, Sunlight exposure and Sleeping on the ground saturation are recommended.

2. Sadness(sok), Night awakening, Fasting, Physical exercise, Suppression of natural urges and excessive walking should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

VERTIGO( Bhram Rog )

Useful formulations for Vertigo 
1. Mukta Bhasm 120 mg twice a day with Butter.
2. Kamdudha Ras 240 mg twice a day with Milk. 

3. Brahmi Vati 500 mg thrice a day with Milk.
4. Brahmi Tail to be massaged in the scalp.
5. Saraswatarist 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.

6.  Drakshasav 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.

Regimen

1. Rice, Wheat, Black gram(udada), Kulatha, Garlic, Brinjal, Parwala, Drumstic(sigru), Mango, Pomegranate, Phalsa, Lemon, Grapes, Milk, Coconut water, Sour vinegar(kanji),

Tamarind(imli)  Meat juice and Clarified butter are recomended.

2. Special variety of rice (kodavara, samvaka), Chickpea(chana), Peas(matar), Pigeon pea(arhar), Green gram(mung), Bitter gourd(karela), Lotus stem, Jambu, Beans, Udumbara, Betel nut, Honey and Leafy vegetables should be avoided. 

Life style

In acute stage complete bed rest is necessary.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

HEADACHE

( Sirahsula )

Useful single formulations for Headache 
1. Godanti (Gypsum ) Bhasm 500 mg twice a day with Honey.
2. Apamarga Taila (Achyranthes aspera) 2 drops twice a day to be instilled in each nostril.

Useful compound formulations for Headache

1. Mahalaxmivilasa Rasa 125 mg twice a day with Honey.
2. Brahat Vatchintamani Ras 65 mg twice a day with Milk.
3. Swarn sootshekhar Ras 120 mg thrice a day with Honey.
4. Laghu sootshekhar Ras 240 mg thrice a day with Honey.  

5. Sirahsuladivajra Ras 250 mg twice a day with Honey.

Regimen

1. Wheat, Black gram(udada), Brinjal, Parwala, Drumstic(sigru), Mango, Pomegranate, Phalsa, Garlic, Grapes, Milk, Clarified butter, Coconut water, Sour vinegar(kanji) and Sesame are recomended.

2. Special variety of rice (kodavara, samvaka), Chickpea(chana), Peas(matar), Pigeon pea(arhar), Green gram(mung), Betel nut and excessively heavy food substance should be avoided. 

Life style

1. Massage on head,Gentle pressing and Rest are recommended. 

2. Night awakening, Exessive exercise, Suppression of natural urges and use of uneven bed should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

PARALYSIS( Pakshaghat)

Single useful formulations for Paralysis 
1. Rasna (Pluchea lancolata) Kwath 30 ml twice a day with Water.
2. Lasuna (Alium sativam) Kalka 3 gm twice a day with Sandhava lavana.

Compound formulations for Apasmar

1. Brhat Vatchintamani Ras 65 mg twice a day with Honey.
2. Rasraj Ras 65 mg twice a day with Honey.
3. Ras Sindor 120 mg twice a day with Honey followed by Maharashnadi Kwath.
4. Sidh Makardhwaj 240 mg twice a day with Milk.
5. Ekangveer Ras 240 mg twice a day with Honey.
6. Trayodashang Guggul 500 mg twice a day with warm Water.

Oils for massage over affected part

1. Narayan Tail

2. Prasarani Tail
3. Vishgarbh Tail

Regimen

1. Sali rice, Wheat, Black gram(udada), Kulatha, Garlic, Mango, Pomegranate, Phalsa, Lemon, Jujube plum(badar), Grapes, Coconut water, Sour vinegar(kanji),Sesame, Alcohol, Tamarind  (imli), Milk and Clarified butter are recomended.

2. Special variety of rice (kodavara, samvaka), Chickpea(chana), Peas(matar), Pigeon pea (arhar), Green gram(mung), Bitter gourd(karela), Lotus stem, Jambu, Beans, Udumbara, Betel nut, Honey and Leafy vegetables should be avoided. 

Life style

1. Swimming, Gentle pressing, Sleeping on the ground, Bathing, Saturation and Sunlight exposure are useful.

2. Night awakening, Fasting, Suppression of natural urges and Excessive physical exercise should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

PARKINSONISM( Kampvata )

Single useful formulations for Parkinsonism 
1. Kapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens) Churna 3 gm
twice a day with Water.
2. Aswagandha (Withania somnifera) Curna 3 gm twice a day with Water or Milk.

Compound formulations for Parkinsonism

1. Maharasnadi Kwath 30 ml twice a day with Water.
2. Brhat Vatchintamani Ras 125 mg twice a day with Milk.
3. Brahat kasturi Bhairav Ras 125 mg twice a day with Milk.
4. Vatgajankush Ras 250 mg twice a day with Honey.
5. Mahayograj Guggul 500 mg twice a day with warm Water.
6. Sarpgandha Ghan Vati 500 mg twice a day With Water.
7. Mahanarayan Tail 15 ml to be taken internally with milk. It should be used for massage also.

Regimen

1. Sali rice, Wheat, Black gram(udada), Kulatha , Patol, Shigru, Brinjal, Garlic, Mango, Pomegranate, Phalsa, Lemon, Jujube plum(badar), Grapes, Coconut water, Sour vinegar(kanji),Sesame, Alcohol, Tamarind  (imli), Milk and Clarified butter are recomended.

2. Special variety of rice (kodavara, samvaka), Chickpea(chana), Peas(matar), Pigeon pea (arhar), Green gram(mung), Bitter gourd(karela), Lotus stem, Jambu, Beans, Udumbara, Betel nut, Honey and Leafy vegetables should be avoided. 

Life style

1. Unction, Sudation, Exercise, Water exercises/

 Swimming, Gentle pressing, Sleeping on the ground, Bathing and Sunlight exposure are useful.

2. Sadness, Night awakening, Fasting, Suppression of natural urges and Excessive physical exercise should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

ANXIETY NEUROSIS( Chhitodveg )

Useful formulations for Anxiety neurosis 

1. Brahat Vatchintamani Ras 120 mg twice a day with Honey followed bydecoction of Jatamansi.

2. Vatkulantak Ras 120 mg twice a day with Honey followed by decoction of Jatamansi.  

3. Brahmi Ghrit 10 gm HS with Milk.
4. Aswagandhadi Churn 5 gm thrice a day with Milk.
5. Aswagandhrishta 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.  

Regimen

Do not eat too much before bed time. A glass of warmish and crackers may be useful. Constipation and indigestion should be checked. Green vegetable's, Fruit juices and early digestible food should be given.

Life style
1. Massage on head,Gentle pressing and Rest are recommended. 
2. Night awakening, Exessive exercise, Suppression of natural urges and use of uneven bed should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis. 

INSOMNIA( Anidra )

Insomnia is not a diseases. It is body's way to saying that something is not right. It cause trouble in sleeping, may not be able to fall asleep, may wake up during the night or may wake up early in the morning.
Is it a serious problem ?30 to 40% of adults have some amount of insomnia. As age advances the rate also increases. Females are more prone. It makes the people feel tense and anxious and irritable. It may lead to moter vehicle accident and other health problems.
How much sleep one should have?Sleep pattern changes with age. Adults need 8 hour of sleep. Some may need 6 hour and children 10 hour.
Causes* Stress* Too much caffeine* Depression* Change in work shifts and pain* Certain diseases such as arthritis


Useful formulations for Insomnia

1. Brahat Vatchintamani Ras 120 mg twice a day with Honey.

2. Nityodaya Ras 120 mg HS with Water.  

3. Sarpgandha Ghan Vati 500 mg HS with Water.
4. Aswagandha Churn 5 gm thrice a day with Milk.
5. Aswagandhrishta 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.  

Regimen
Do not eat too much before bed time. A glass of warmish and crackers may be useful. Constipation and indigestion should be checked. Green vegetable's, Fruit juices and early digestible food should be given.

Life style
1. If it is due to stress or depression stress management and counselling are needed.
2. Go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday.
3. Do the same thing every night before going to bed to help your body to get ready to sleep. 
4. Use bed room for sleeping. Don't eat, talk on phone or watch TV while you are in bed.
5. Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark.
6. Avoid trying to fall asleep. The more you try to fall asleep the more trouble you may have.
7. Exercise more often. But do not exercise with in few hours before going to bed.
8. Do not start worrying about this when you go to bed.
9. Try eating a light snack before going to bed.
10. Don't nap(short period of sleep) during the day. It is likely to make your insomnia worse. 

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.

MANIC DEPRESSIVE PSYCHOSIS 

( Unmaad Rog )

Useful formulations 

1. Brahat Vatchintamani Ras 120 mg twice a day with Honey followed by Manasyadi Kwath 30 ml.

2. Vatkulantak Ras 120 mg twice a day with Honey followed by Manasyadi Kwath 30 ml.  

3. Brahmi Ghrit 10 gm HS with Milk.
4. Aswagandhadi Churn 5 gm thrice a day with Milk.
5. Aswagandhrishta 20 ml twice a day after meal with equal quantity of water.  

Regimen

Do not eat too much before bed time. A glass of warmish and crackers may be useful. Constipation and indigestion should be checked. Green vegetable's, Fruit juices and early digestible food should be given.

Life style
1. Massage on head,Gentle pressing and Rest are recommended. 
2. Night awakening, Exessive exercise, Suppression of natural urges and use of uneven bed should be avoided.

Note: The above are certain suggested choices only. Mentioned dose is for the use of adults. However, dose and duration therapy, regimen, panchakarma and other procedures if any required may be rationally adopted by Physician on case to case basis.