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Arthritis and ayurveda| Ayurvedic treatment of Arthritis

September 3, 2012 by Dr Roshan

Arthritis/Rheumatism (Aamavata)

The “vata” word in aamvata suggest that it is related to vata disorder. And yes, if there is excess Vata in their bodies, they may be very thin, have dry skin, gas, constipation, bone problems, or arthritis. However, vata is not only the cause of Arthritis, it may be pitta and kapha type.

More than 100 types of rheumatic diseases according to modern concept . Causes are attributed to injury, infection, metabolic conditions, or tumors. In many cases the causes remain unknown to western medicine. Some disorders a related to age, gender,

and climactic conditions (i.e., cold or dampness). Áyurveda also cites causes related to digestive disorders.

Avipathi choornam in Ayurveda

September 2, 2012 by Dr Roshan

Avipathi choornam is the best purging medicine in all pitta diseases and even in normal subjects. It is best known for curing over-acidity and constipation. Its name itself suggest that it is harmless and is safe to use in different pitta disease. The main speciality of this medicine is that it can strengthen the Agni without aggravating pitta. The formulation Avipathi choornam is taken from the text Sahasrayogam, Choorna prakarana.

Therapeutic use: 1-2 tsp./5-10 gms. Once in the morning or at night, or as directed.

This churna is indicated in following disease-

Mutrakruchra, Jwara, chardi, Kasa, Shosha, Bhrama, Kshaya, Taapa, Paandu, Mandagni, Vishavikara, and All pittajanita rogas

Ayurvedic Herb Cassia fistula (Aragvadha)

September 1, 2012 by Dr Roshan

Common name Purging cassia (E), Amaltas (H) Sanskrit A-rag-vadha Latin Cassia fistula–Fructus, Folium (Caesalpiniaceae)

The general use of this plants are- A gentle laxative used to clear pitta from the intestines. The fruit-pulp, root-bark and leaves of Aragvadha is used in the form of fruit-pulp, decoction to treat fever, jaundice, diabetes, skin diseases, wound, rheumatic ailments, erysipelas, wound due to accident.

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Panchakosha and Theraputic use of Yoga

August 30, 2012 by Dr Roshan

Yoga is not just the physical exercise. To use yoga in therapeutic way one must know that how disease occurs in the body. And to know how disease occurs there is Panchakosha (5-layer) concept. Here I shall start with the concept of Panchakosha.

Panchakosa (Sanskrit: पञ्च कोश; “five sheaths”) from root pancha, “five” + kosha, “body” — is the “five bodies,” or discernible “aspects” of man, arranged successively from the grosser to the increasingly more subtle.

7 best yoga poses of mine

August 30, 2012 by Dr Roshan

Yoga is derived from Sanskrit word “Yuja” which means to Unite. The unification of Mind, soul and body is defined as Yoga. Yoga is for longevity of life, happiness and living healthy lifestyle. Yoga deals with the extensively with every aspect of our life according to Vedas. Asana is the therapeutic exercise practice for health. Asanas purify and strengthen the body and control and focus the mind. Asana is defined as “posture;” its literal meaning is “seat.” Originally, the asanas served as stable postures for prolonged meditation. There are thousands of asanas among them I like few most which is easy and very beneficial I try to mention some of them below.

Ayurvedic physiology of Allergic Rhinitis or “Hay Fever”

August 30, 2012 by Dr Roshan

In allergic rhinitis or “hay fever”, there are a number of factors that come together to cause various uncomfortable symptoms of the upper respiratory tract (throat, sinuses, nose) and eyes. Typical symptoms include a clear runny nose, nasal congestion, a clear runny nose, sneezing, nose and eye itching, and excess tear production in the eyes. Postnasal dripping of clear mucus frequently causes a cough. Loss of the sense of smell is common, and loss of taste sense occurs occasionally. Nose bleeding may occur if the condition is severe.

Home made Ayurvedic herbal face pack

August 29, 2012 by Dr Roshan

A facial pack is important because it is an intensive healing treatment that makes use of moist heat to remove deep-seated impurities.It helps to cleanse the face impurities opening the pores. Face packs help reduce wrinkles, pimples, dark circles and acne. Using the right face pack that suits the skin type makes the skin fairer, cleaner and much smoother. Packs improve circulation and keep the skin firm and taut. If you have pimples, blackheads or boils, a purifying facial pack may be just what you need. Even if you don’t have any unsightly blemishes, a facial pack will provide moisture to dehydrated skin (oily skin can get dehydrated, too).

Ayurvedic treatment for psoriasis

August 26, 2012 by Dr Roshan

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin with red raised lesions characterized by severe itching, dryness of the skin and white silvery scales. It is a non infectious disease which may go in remission for years and may become worse at times. Common sites of lesions are elbow, scalp, knees and lower back. Pitting of nails is very common.

Agadhtantra | Science of Toxin in Ayurveda

August 22, 2012 by Dr Roshan

The foundation of Ayurveda is based on eight branches (Astanga Ayurveda) and in those one of the divisions is Agadh Tantra. According to Ayurveda classic reference, the detail description about the visha (poision) , its classification and examination, disease caused by it, different treatment principles, preventive measures of poision etc are described under the study of toxin or Agadhtantra.

The word Agadhtantra is derived from the combination of two words- Agada and Tantra.

Dravyaguna Vijnayan (Science of Medicinal Herbs)

August 11, 2012 by Dr Roshan

The term “Dravyaguna Vijnana” means the pharmacological & Clinical properties and the actions of medicinal plants with morphological & clinical application.

It is the branch of medicine dealing with the properties (Guna), action (Karma) therapeutic uses of Dravya and also the knowledge of the properties, Karma and action of the drug. This subject also includes identification the drug and source of drug