MANAGING SARCOIDOSIS WITH AYURVEDA

A condition which causes the body’s immune system to overreact and make nodules or lumps known as Granulomas is called Sarcoidosis. Granulomas tends to produce mild to severe symptoms or no symptoms at all, depending on their size and location. They occasionally develop into the fibrosis, that results in long-term scarring of the lungs.

Granulomas can be formed anywhere in body, but they’re mostly found in lymph nodes or lungs. An region of inflammation brought on by immune system is known as granuloma. It is composed of a group of white blood cells that have “ walled off” from rest of the body in an effort to shield from an infection or other threat which immune system deemed dangerous. Granulomas feel hard and lumpy because they are surrounded by fibrous tissues.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SARCOIDOSIS?

Sarcoidosis results from the immune system overreacting to a stimulus. Although the actual etiology is unknown, the following variables can raise an individuals chances of developing Sarcoidosis :

• Recurrent fungal, viral or mycobacterial infections in past.
• Mites, dust, pollen and other allergen exposure.
• Having family history of Sarcoidosis.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SACRCOIDOSIS?

General symptoms of Sarcoidosis includes :

• Fatigue
• Muscle aches or weakness
• Unexplained weight loss
• Kidney stones
• Fever
• Joint pain
• Fever
• Night sweats

Symptoms of Sarcoidosis in Lungs includes:

• Wheezing
• Cough
• Chest pain
• Dyspnea

Symptoms of Sarcoidosis of Skin includes :

• Dark or light patches of skin
• Red, tender bumps on shins
• Growth under skin around tattoos or scars
• Raised, reddish-purple sores or rash across on cheeks or nose

Symptoms of Sarcoidosis in Nervous system includes :

• Headaches
• Increased thirst or amount of pee
• Weak or paralyzed facial muscles
• Seizures

Symptoms of Sarcoidosis in Eyes includes :

• Eye pain
• Sensitivity to light
• Red or swollen eyes
• Blurred vision or loss of vision.

Symptoms of Sarcoidosis of Heart includes:

• Heart failure
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Palpitations
• Arrhythmia

WHAT AYURVEDA SAYS ABOUT THE SARCOIDOSIS?

Sarcoidosis can be linked to Dhatu-gat vikar in Ayurveda, and the build up of ama (endotoxins) in body is what causes it. Exposure to etiological factors, such as eating unwholesome food, day time sleeping, sedentary life style etc can cause the digestive system to malfunction in the lymphatic and vascular systems, which results in Sarcoidosis.

HERBS :

• Sahajana
• Tulsi
• Sonth
• Kakarsingi
• Haridra
• Kantakari
• Kutki
• Pippli

PANCHAKARMA :

• Virechan
• Patra pottali pind swedan
• Raktamokshan
• Nasya

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR SARCOIDOSIS :

1. Cough Go Tablet:

Cough Go Tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet of size 650 MG and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Cough Go tablets help in balancing the kapha dosha. It shows effective results in Chronic Cough, common cold, and all respiratory diseases along with Seasonal Allergy, Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma. It helps to treat root cause and also increase immunity of the person. Its not only symptomatic treatment but heals your body naturally.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

2. KasShwas Chintamani Rasa:

Kas Shwas chintamani rasa is an excellent medicine for entire Pranavaha srotas. It acts as a vata-kaphaghna. These tablets contain ingredients like– Shwas kasa chintamani rasa, Laxmivilas nardiya rasa, Sutashekhar rasa, Talisadi churna processed in Bhawana Vasa Kwath. The tablet has best result in recurrent cough, cold, asthma, and sinusitis. It is effective in recurrence of Pranavaha Srotas related vikar developed due to low immunity & give effective results to asthma patients.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

3. Cough powder:

This ayurvedic powder helps in pacifying kapha dosha naturally. It is very effective in cough with mucus, cold, and other respiratory disorders. Cough powder is a mixture of some ayurvedic ingredients like talisadi churna, abharak bhasam, godanti bhasam, lakshmi vilas rasa, yashtimadhu churna, tankan bhasma, kaph ketu ras. These ingredients in combination show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with honey.

4. Amrit Tulsi Ras:

Amrit tulsi ras is Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) or tulsi is a powerful herb that has been used in Ayurveda and other traditional medical treatments in India for thousands of years. The small holy basil shrub with tiny flowers is considered a sacred plant in India. It was believed that the holy basil leaves had potent powers to flush out toxins from the body. People have tulsi water (water which has tulsi leaves soaked overnight) or chew on a tulsi leaf to improve overall health.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 drops twice daily with water.

5. Trikatu Tablet:

Trikatu Tablet is a hebo-mineral tablet of 650 MG and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties. This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this tablet balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

6. Kapha Balance Tablet:

Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.