24 Sep, 2024
Dr. Kaustubh BatheSeptember 24, 2024Ayurveda

Chikungunya: Ayurvedic Management, Signs, Symptoms, and Diet Recommendations

Introduction:

Chikungunya is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily the *Aedes aegypti* and *Aedes albopictus* species. This disease is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, and outbreaks have been reported across Africa, Asia, and India. Though rarely fatal, chikungunya can cause severe discomfort due to its hallmark symptom of joint pain.

In Ayurveda, chikungunya is seen as an imbalance in the body’s dosha (Vaata, Pitta, and Kapha) caused by the invasion of external pathogens. Ayurvedic treatments aim to manage symptoms and restore balance through natural remedies, diet, and lifestyle modifications.

In this blog, we’ll explore the signs and symptoms of chikungunya, the Ayurvedic perspective on the disease, effective Ayurvedic treatments, and dietary recommendations for managing it.

Signs and Symptoms of Chikungunya:

Chikungunya has a rapid onset of symptoms, which typically appear 4 to 8 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The most common signs and symptoms include:

  1. Fever: Sudden onset of high fever, often exceeding 102°F (39°C), which may last several days.
  2. Joint Pain (Arthralgia): Intense joint pain that may persist for weeks or months after the initial infection. It most commonly affects the wrists, ankles, and knees.
  3. Muscle Pain: Myalgia or muscle pain is common and often accompanies joint pain.
  4. Skin Rash: A maculopapular rash (red spots) may appear on the trunk, limbs, or face. The rash typically lasts for a few days.
  5. Fatigue: Weakness and fatigue are common symptoms that can linger even after the fever has subsided.
  6. Headache: Severe headaches, often located around the forehead, are frequently reported.
  7. Nausea and Vomiting: Some individuals may experience gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

 

While these symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable, chikungunya is generally not life-threatening. However, lingering joint pain can significantly affect a person’s quality of life, leading to a need for holistic and effective treatment options.

 

Blood Investigations for Chikungunya:

CBC or Heamogram

ESR

ELISA

can be advised to ruled out chikungunya.

Ayurvedic View of Chikungunya

In Ayurveda, chikungunya can be understood as a condition resulting from the aggravation of Vaata and Pitta dosha. The viral infection disrupts the balance of these doshas, leading to fever (Pitta imbalance) and joint pain (Vaata imbalance). The disease can be compared to “Sandhi-gata -jwara,” or “Sandhik Sannipaat” a type of fever that affects the joints and muscles, often linked to seasonal and environmental factors, such as exposure to external pathogens.

 

Ayurveda focuses on strengthening the immune system (Vyadhikshamatva) and balancing the aggravated dosha while eliminating toxins (aama) from the body.

 

Ayurvedic Management of Chikungunya

A) Herbal Remedies:

  1. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia): Guduchi is a powerful immune booster that helps manage fever and detoxifies the body. It helps restore balance in both Vaata and Pitta dosha.
  2. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum): Tulsi is revered in Ayurveda for its antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immune-enhancing properties. It is beneficial in reducing fever and respiratory discomfort.
  3. Shunthi (Dry Ginger): Shunthi helps in improving digestion, reducing nausea, and alleviating joint pain caused by Vaata imbalance.
  4. Shallaki (Boswellia serrata): An excellent herb for managing chronic inflammation and joint pain.

 

B) Ayurvedic Formulations:

  1. Mahasudarshan Churna: This herbal powder is traditionally used for managing fevers and viral infections. It helps detoxify the body and supports the immune system.
  2. Amritarishta: A liquid formulation that helps manage fever and strengthens the immune system, balancing Pitta and promoting recovery from infections.
  3. Rasna Saptak Kwath: An Ayurvedic decoction specifically formulated to manage joint pain and swelling, making it useful for chikungunya-induced arthralgia.
  4. Dashamularishtha: An ayurvedic decoctions formulated for vaata disorder management that can be used in Chikungunya pain management.

All medicines are advised to be consumed after medical advice only.

 

C) Dietary Recommendations for Managing Chikungunya

Diet plays a crucial role in both recovery and prevention of chikungunya. During the illness, it’s important to eat foods that balance Vaata and Pitta dosha while promoting easy digestion and immune function.

Do’s:

– Warm, Nourishing Foods: Opt for light, easily digestible meals like khichdi, soups, and broths. These help balance Vaata and Pitta while providing energy for recovery.

– Fresh Vegetables: Include cooked leafy green beans, carrots, pumpkin, and other vegetables that are easy to digest. Avoid raw foods during the recovery phase, as they are harder to digest and can aggravate Vaata.

– Herbal Teas: Drink herbal teas made from Tulsi, ginger, and turmeric to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion.

– Hydration: Stay hydrated with warm water or coconut water. It helps flush out toxins and supports overall healing.

– Ghee: Use ghee in moderate quantities to lubricate the body internally and balance Vaata.

Don’ts:

– Avoid Spicy and Oily Foods: Spicy, fried, or overly greasy foods can aggravate Pitta and slow down digestion, leading to aama (toxins) buildup.

– Cold Foods: Cold drinks, ice creams, and refrigerated foods should be avoided as they can disturb the digestive fire (Agni) and aggravate Vaata.

– Heavy Foods: Avoid meat, excessive dairy, and hard-to-digest food items like pizza or processed snacks, as they can create toxins and impair recovery.

– Caffeine and Alcohol: These can dehydrate the body and aggravate Pitta, leading to inflammation and slower recovery.

Do’s and Don’ts in Ayurveda for Chikungunya Recovery

Do’s:

  1. Take adequate rest to allow the body to recover.
  2. Practice gentle yoga and breathing exercises like Pranayama to strengthen the immune system and enhance circulation.
  3. Use warm water for bathing and drink warm herbal infusions.
  4. Oil Massage (Abhyanga): Massage the body with warm oils like sesame or mustard to improve joint mobility. Medicated oils like Mahanarayan oil or Dhanwantharam oil for gentle massage help soothe joint pain and reduce stiffness caused by Vata imbalance. This therapy not only alleviates pain but also improves blood circulation and muscle flexibility.
  5. Panchakarma Therapy:
  • Snehana (Oleation Therapy): Internal and external use of medicated oils can help lubricate the joints and alleviate pain. (Only if there is no swelling)
  • Swedana (Steam Therapy): This treatment helps reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and relax muscles, relieving joint pain and stiffness.
  • Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation): This detoxification therapy is used to eliminate excess Pitta from the body, helping manage fever and inflammation.
  • Basti (Medicated Enema): Vaata-balancing Basti treatments can alleviate chronic joint pain by nourishing and detoxifying the lower gastrointestinal tract.

All the Panchakarma therapies have to be done only after a doctor’s recommendation.

Don’ts:
  • Avoid overexertion and heavy physical activity until full recovery.
  • Do not skip meals or consume cold, stale, or processed foods.
  • Refrain from exposure to cold drafts or air conditioning, as it may aggravate joint pain and Vaata dosha.
  • Avoid daytime naps, which can impair digestion and slow recovery.

 

All the above-mentioned ayurvedic medications and formulations are for the purpose of information and awareness about the Chikungunya disease. Patients are advised to take necessary consultation and advice from the doctor while treating with chikungunya.

At Dr. Bathe’s Ayurvidhi Clinic – Ayurvedic & Panchakarma Clinic we have treated many Chikungunya Cases with Ayurvedic medication and also cured post-chikungunya effects effectively with our ayurvedic and panchakarma treatment. 

We are the best Ayurvedic clinic for Ayurvedic & panchakarma treatment and consultation of various chronic diseases.  

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23 Apr, 2024
Dr. Kaustubh BatheApril 23, 2024Ayurveda, Diet

Ayurvedic Properties and Benefits of Mango You Should Know

In the scorching heat of the summer season, there is a golden treasure that nature bestows upon us that is none other than everyone’s favorite Mango. Revered for its divine taste and abundant health benefits mango holds an important place in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties.  In this blog we are going to explore the ayurvedic properties of mango, the best ways to consume eat, whom to avoid its consumption other interesting things you might never know.

Introduction:

Mango is called Aamra in Sanskrit. And from Aamra the word Aam in Hindi, aamba in Marathi are derived or created. Mango is categorized in phala warga i.e. fruits categories in Ayurvedic texts. In Ayurveda, both raw and ripped mango’s properties are well described which we will see in detail. The Amara tree is considered very auspicious in Hindu culture so as in Ayurveda also due to its beneficiary properties. All parts such as leaves, flowers, fruit & seeds are used in various ayurvedic medicines for the treatment of various diseases.

 

Properties of Mango:

ह्रद्यं वर्णकरं रुच्यं रक्तमांसबलप्रदम्।

कषायानुरसं स्वादु वातघ्नं बृहणं गुरु॥

पित्तविरोधि संपक्वामाम्रं शुक्रविवर्धनम्॥

  • सुश्रुत संहिता.

Rasa (Taste): The taste of perfectly ripped Mango is sweet i.e. Madhura with a little hint of sourness which is Aamla rasa along with some astringent taste Kashaya rasa.

Virya (Potency):  The Virya or potency of mango is Sheeta means cold in nature.

Vipaka (Post Digestive effect): The Vipaka i.e. post digestive effect of mango is Madhura means sweet. This gives all the good effects of the Madhura rasa mentioned in Ayurveda.

 

Health benefits of mango in Ayurveda:

The Aamra is guru heavy to digest, Snigdha, are some  common properties described in the Ayurvedic text, But as per its raw and ripped state is described in detail below;

Guna (Quality): The mango fruit quality or guna is described into two major categories which are raw and ripped.

Raw Mango:

They are good appetizers, and increase secretions of saliva along with digestive enzymes, but are prone to vitiate and impure blood.

Ripped Mango:

The properties of a perfectly ripped mango are as follows:

  1. Support Heart Health
  2. Improves skin texture
  3. Improves digestion
  4. Strengthen the Rakta & Mansa dhatu
  5. Balances Vaata doshas in the body
  6. Improves sperm production

Other health benefits of mango:

As per modern science, mango contains all the 20 essential vitamins which are important for human beings. The main ones are A, B6, C, E, and K which are found in perfect amounts. Vitamin C is a good anti-oxidant that prevents aging and good skin texture. Whereas vitamin B6 is responsible for good skin & hair growth. It also contains both soluble and insoluble fibers in good amounts. The insoluble fiber is good for gut health, lower constipation, and lower cholesterol, and also helps in maintaining skin & hair health.

 

How to consume mango in summer?

The raw mango is little pitta aggravating in nature so for that it is advised to consume by making some beverages like aam-panna or sharabat which contains sugar or jaggery to nullify its ill effect.

The perfectly ripped mango can be consumed as fruit or by making Amaras or by making a milkshake.

Yes, mango can be consumed by making a milkshake. Because it’s the only fruit that can go with milk and be consumed as a milkshake.

Whom to avoid eating mangoes?

Patients suffering from Kapha disease like cough, cold, fever, weak digestion, loose motion and diseases due to vitiated Rakta dhatu should avoid consuming mango.

 

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For Ayurvedic diet recommendations for your current health condition &  Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment contact us at Dr. Bathe’s Ayurvidhi Clinic – Ayurveda & Panchakarma Clinic the best ayurvedic panchakarma clinic in Lohegaon, Dhanori and Porwal road.

 

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19 Dec, 2023
Dr. Kaustubh BatheDecember 19, 2023Ayurveda, marathi, नस्य, पंचकर्म, बस्ती, वमन, विरेचन

पंचकर्म उपचार कसे कार्य करतात ??? : सहज सोपे सरळरित्या

मराठी व्याकरण आठवतयनं??? त्यात जसे आपण समास शिकलोय तसाच पंचकर्म हा सामासिक शब्द तयार झालाय.  पंचकर्म म्हणजे पाच कर्मांचा समूह. ते कोणते तर अनुक्रमे वमन, विरेचन, बस्ती, नस्य आणि रक्तमोक्षण. ह्यांचे फायदे नुकसान, कोणी कारावे कोणी करु नये हे वेगळ्या ब्लॉग मध्ये सविस्तर बघू. आजच्या विषयला धरुन पुढे जाऊ.

कुठला ही पदार्थ  किंवा पाककृती करतांना त्याला जसे पूर्व तयारी, कृती आणि नंतरची आवरावर असते तसेच पंचकर्म ह्या विधीला सुद्धा पूर्वकर्म, प्रधानकर्म आणि उत्तरकर्म किंवा पश्चात कर्म असतात.

पंचकर्माचा समावेश उपयोग आयुर्वेदात शोधण चिकित्सा म्हणून मुख्यत्वे वर्णन केलं आहे.  शोधण म्हणजे नेमके काय तर शरीरातील दूषित पदार्थ म्हणजे दोष बाहेर काढणे. पण ह्याची गरज काय? हेच दोष शरीरात राहून व्याधी घटक म्हणून कार्य करतात आणि व्याधी निर्मिती घडून आणतात. त्यामुळे ह्यांना म्हणजेच दोषांना शोधण क्रिया (पंचकर्माद्वारे ) बाहेर काढणे गरजेचे आहे.

पूर्वकर्म:

कुठलेही मोठे कार्य करतांना त्याची आपण  पूर्व तयारी करतो,  तसेच पंचकर्म करतांना पूर्वकर्म करणे तेवढीच  गरजेचे असते.

पूर्वकर्ममध्ये   दोन गोष्टी महत्वाच्या त्यात समाविष्ट आहेत 1. स्नेहन आणि 2. स्वेदन .

स्नेहन : स्नेह म्हणजे स्निग्ध पदार्थ. शरीरात स्निग्ध पदार्थ प्रविष्ट करणे म्हणजे स्नेहन . हे करायला दोन मार्गाद्वारे शरीरात प्रविष्ट केले जाते. १ . बाह्य मार्ग   २.अभ्यांतर मार्ग

बाह्य स्नेहन : शरीरावर बाहेरुन तेल आदि स्निग्ध पदार्थ लावून ते जिरेल अशा पद्धतीने हळुवारपणे संपूर्ण शरीरावर चोळणे म्हणजे बाह्य स्नेहन.

अभ्यांतर स्नेहन :  पचेल एवढ्या मात्रेत स्नेह पिणे व तो वर्धमान मात्रेत प्रती दिवस वाढवणे  या प्रक्रियेला अभ्यांतर स्नेहन म्हणतात.  साध्या सोप्या भाषेत तूप पिणे.

स्वेदन : शरीराला उष्ण उपचारांनी स्वेद म्हणजे घाम आणण्या क्रियेला स्वेदन असे म्हणतात. ही क्रिया औषधी काढ्याला तापवून त्याच्या वाफेणी केली जाते.

वरील दोन्ही कर्म रोज ३, ५ किंवा ७ दिवस वैद्य तुमची प्रकृती, वय, अवस्था , अग्नि, दोष, बल यांचा विचार करुन ठरवतात.

पण स्नेहन आणि स्वेदन  कशासाठी ?

 वरील दोन्ही उपक्रम हे शरीरातील घट्ट चिकटलेले व लीन झालेले दोषांना द्रवीत करुन  सुट्टे करायला मदत करते.  त्यामुळे दोष हे कोष्ठात आणावायस मदत करतात. जेणे करुन ते जवळच्या बाह्या मार्गाने शरीरा बाहेर काढले जातील अगदी सहज रित्या.

दोनही प्रकारचे स्नेहन आणि स्वेदन हे पूर्वकर्म प्रामुख्याने वमन, विरेचन, रक्तमोक्षण पूर्वी आवश्यक रित्या केले जाते. तर बस्ती आणि नस्य कर्म करण्या पूर्वी बाह्या स्नेहन आणि स्वेदन आवश्यक असते.    

प्रधान कर्म किंवा मुख्य कर्म :

हा प्रधान कर्म  विधी एका दिवसाचा असतो. या मध्ये कोष्ठात आणलेले दोष जवळच्या मार्गाने बाहेर काढले जातात.  जसे,

वमन – आमाशयात आलेले दोष ऊर्ध्व मार्गाने तोंड वाटे  उलटीद्वारे

विरेचन –  पक्वाशयात  आलेले दोष अधोमार्गाने शौचा वाटे  जुळबाद्वारे

बस्ती – पक्वाशयात  असलेले दोष बस्ती औषधांद्वारे शौचा वाटे  शरीरात प्रविष्ट करुन अधोमार्गाने बाहेर काढले जातात

रक्तमोक्षण – रक्तामधील दोष सिराद्वारे जलौका किंवा syringe च्या सहाय्याने

नस्य – शिर व त्याच्या संलग्न अवयव मधील दोष नाका वाटे  बाहेर काढले जातात

 

पश्चातकर्म किंवा उत्तरकर्म :

मुख्य कर्म व्यवस्थितरीत्या पार पाडल्यावर केली गेलेली आहार योजना हे पश्चात कर्मात येते. प्रधान करमानंतर येणारा थकवा आणि पुनः शरीर बल वाढवण्यासाठी आहार हा महत्वाचा भाग असतो. तो सहज पणे पाचवा या साथी प्रथम कोष्ण जलपान, कढण, पातळ पेज, खिचडी आणि मग भाकरी भाजी अशी उपाययोजना केली जाते . या प्रक्रियेला साधारण ३ ते ५ दिवसांचा कालावधी लागतो.

पश्चातकर्म किंवा उत्तरकर्म यांची आवश्यकता :

पंचकर्म नंतर शरीर बल हे अल्प असते व अग्नि किंचित मंद झालेला असतो त्यामुळे त्यावर लगेच पचायला जड असे पदार्थ सेवन केल्यास बलहानी होऊन उपद्रव स्वरूप नवीन व्याधी उत्पत्ति होऊ शकते. ते टाळण्यासाठी हा उपक्रम. आणि ह्या विधीने पंचकर्म केलयवर आहार सेवनाने अल्प जे दोष शरीरात राहतात त्यांचे  देखील पाचण होण्यास मदत होते.

अशा प्रकारे संपूर्ण विधिने केलेले पंचकर्म शरीरातील दोष बाहेर काढून तुमचे स्वास्थ्य टिकवण्यास मदत करते.

 

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12 Dec, 2023
Dr. Kaustubh BatheDecember 12, 2023Ayurveda, Basti, Panchakarma, Vamana, Virechan

The Ultimate Guide to Panchakarma Treatment: A 3 Step guide to Detoxify Your Body

You all know panchakarma therapies. Let’s revise it again Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya & Raktamokshana are the five karma therapies known as Panchakarma. Its merits, demerits, indications & contraindications will be discussed in another blog. In this blog will see how they are planned in three simple steps to give you maximum benefits.

Before jumping the world of panchakarma therapies one should how it is been scheduled. This will help to understand the nature of procedure and its benefits.

For an e.g. while preparing a meal or any dish we do pre-cooking, cooking & post-cooking cleaning, the same thing happens with panchakarma therapies, it’s a three-step program designed for every one of the panchakarmas. They are termed as Purva-karma, Pradhana-karma & Paschat-karma.


  • 1) Purva-karma: (Pre-Panchakarma measures or procedures):

Before doing the main procedure one has to under go the pre operative measures.  It’s a simple two types of procedure executed before panchakarma as a preoperative measure. It has two 1) Snehana, and 2) Swedana; both this procedure is carried out for 3 to 7 days as per one Prakriti, Agni, Bala, health condition, age, etc.

A) Snehana: It is oleation therapy done by using oiling agents like ghee & oil. Based on application or introduction it’s been categorized into internal application (Abhyantar Snehana) & external application (Baahya Snehana).

  • Baahya Snehana: It is a procedure of applying oil externally to the body with gentle pressure in such a manner to get absorbed in the body. It is a type of body massage with herbal ayurvedically prepared oils.
  • Abhyantar Snehana: The introduction of oil or ghee in such an amount, that it gets digested easily with increasing dose of it every day up to getting specific results is known as abhyantar snehana. In simple terms, it is the drinking of ghee.

B) Swedana: Making the body sweet by using various types of hot fomentation is known as swedana. It is done by steaming the body with steam of ayurvedic decoction.

What is the necessity of Snehana & Swedana??

Both the procedures (Both types of Snehana & Swedana) are very helpful in loosening up the toxins from the system. This helps them to bring the toxins into the elementary canal or system from where they can be drained out of the body from the nearest exit easily.

Both types of Snehana & Swedana are prescribed before Vamana, Virechana & Raktamokshana. While before Basti & Nasya required only external Snehana & Swedana are done.

2) Pradhana karma:

This is a day therapy program to expel the toxins from the body through the nearest exits they need. These are;

  • Vamana– toxins from the stomach are expelled through the mouth with the help of emesis.
  • Virechana– toxins from below the stomach are expelled out through the anal opening with purgative medicine
  • Basti– toxins present in the colon are expelled by introducing the enema through the anal opening & then it carries all toxins out with it.
  • Nasya– toxins present at the head and organs attached to it are expelled out from the nostrils.
  •  Raktamokshana– toxins present in the blood are expelled with the help of jalauka (leech) or syringes from the skin & veins.

 

3) Paschat karma or Uttar Karma (Post-operative measures):

After completing any of the main karma from panchakarma postoperative measures are a must. These are simple diet rules designed according to the condition of the body to recover faster without any discomfort.  The diet regulation starts from having just boiled rice water, and then shifts to gruel, after that khichadi then after that to regular roti sabji. This also continues up to 3 to 5 days.

What is the necessity of the Paschat karma??

The paschat karma is adopted to regulate the homeostasis of the body after doing panchakarma. During the first two panchakarma procedures, Agni has to go through various changes that lead to weakening Agni or Agni-Mandya. This diet management helps to restore its ability to normal in a very short time.  This also prevents from getting unnecessary complications after the panchakarma.

Doing the panchakarma in the right way helps to flush out toxins from the body, helps to balance doshas & dhaatus equilibrium, boosts immunity, and builds better health.

At Ayurvidhi Clinic we provide the best panchakarma in an authentic ayurvedic way.

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30 Jul, 2023
Dr. Kaustubh BatheJuly 30, 2023Ayurveda, Basti, Panchakarma

Monsoon Detox: Revitalize with Basti Panchakarma in Ayurvedic Healing

Panchakarma is a traditional Ayurvedic cleansing and rejuvenation process, that has been practiced for centuries in India and beyond. Among its various forms, “Basti” or “Vasti” Panchakarma holds a prominent place in the therapeutic index. This therapeutic procedure involves administering medicated enemas to detoxify the body and restore its balance. Interestingly, the rainy season is considered an ideal time to undergo Basti Panchakarma due to its unique benefits and alignment with nature’s rhythms. In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of the Basti procedure especially in the rainy season, its numerous advantages, and its relevance in modern times.

The Rainy Season and Ayurveda

According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, the human body is influenced by the changing seasons. Each season has its qualities, and these qualities can impact our dosha (bio-energies) – Vaata, Pitta, and Kapha. The rainy season is characterized by increased humidity and moisture, which can aggravate Vaata dosha in the body. Vaata imbalances can lead to various health issues like digestive problems, joint pain, and anxiety. To counter these imbalances, Ayurveda recommends specific therapies and practices, and one of them is Basti Panchakarma.

Basti Panchakarma involves the administration of medicated herbal enemas to cleanse the colon and remove accumulated toxins from the body. It is a deeply therapeutic process that helps balance Vaata dosha and promotes overall well-being. The procedure typically lasts for a few days and is performed by trained Ayurvedic practitioners.

Types of Basti Procedure:

  1. Niruha Basti: The Basti constitution made of medicine decoction along with some oil and honey emulsification is called niruha basti or kadha basti in layman’s terms.
  2. Anuvasana Basti: Basti constituted only by medicated oil is Anuvasana basti or tail basti.
  3. Matra Basti: Oil Basti introduced in a specific quantity is known as matra basti.

Duration of Basti:

The duration of Basti treatment is determined accordingly to the person’s health condition the necessity of the panchakarma procedure and the chronicity of the disease. Generally, it is been advised in the terms 8 days, 15 days, 21 days, or 30 days duration. It’s a physician’s call to choose the duration according to the patient’s health.

Benefits of Basti Panchakarma in the Rainy Season

  1. Detoxification: The rainy season can lead to an accumulation of toxins in the body due to increased humidity and weakened digestive fire. Basti Panchakarma helps eliminate these toxins and purify the system, reducing the risk of various diseases.
  2. Improved Digestion: The increased Vaata during the rainy season can lead to digestive issues like bloating, gas, and irregular bowel movements. Basti helps pacify Vaata and improves digestion, promoting a healthy gut.
  3. Joint Health: Vaata imbalances can manifest as joint pain and stiffness, which are common during the rainy season. Basti therapy provides lubrication to the joints and reduces inflammation, alleviating joint-related problems.
  4. Enhanced Immunity: By removing toxins and balancing the dosha, Basti Panchakarma strengthens the immune system, making the body more resilient to infections and illnesses that are prevalent during the rainy season.
  5. Mental Well-being: The calming and grounding effects of Basti help soothe the nervous system, reducing stress, and anxiety, and promote mental clarity.
  6. Skin Health: Skin problems like acne and rashes can be aggravated during the monsoon. Basti Panchakarma helps purify the blood and detoxify the skin, promoting a clear and healthy complexion.

As shown above the benefits of basti panchakarma during the monsoon season are indeed

Relevance in Modern Times

In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, the importance of traditional healing practices like Basti Panchakarma cannot be overlooked. The constant exposure to pollution, processed foods, and sedentary lifestyles contributes to the accumulation of toxins in our bodies. This toxic burden can lead to chronic health issues and a compromised immune system.

Basti Panchakarma offers a holistic and natural approach to detoxification and rejuvenation. Its benefits extend beyond the physical realm and encompass mental and emotional well-being. In a world where stress and anxiety are prevalent, this ancient therapy provides a much-needed opportunity to reset and reconnect with oneself.

Moreover, Basti Panchakarma is a complete Ayurvedic treatment for diseases.

Conclusion

Basti Panchakarma is a time-tested therapeutic procedure that brings harmony to the body and mind by aligning with the rhythms of nature. Embracing this ancient Ayurvedic practice, especially during the rainy season, can have a profound impact on our overall health and well-being. By detoxifying the body, boosting immunity, and promoting mental clarity, Basti Panchakarma proves its relevance and importance in modern times. So, this monsoon, consider experiencing the healing power of Basti and embark on a journey of wellness and rejuvenation. Remember to consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before undergoing any Panchakarma therapy to ensure it suits your individual needs and health conditions.

Ayurvidhi clinic is best for the Basti panchakarma treatment.

At Ayurvidhi Clinic we offer the best ayurvedic treatment and provide the best panchakarma therapy on Porwal Road, Lohegaon, Pune.

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2 Jun, 2023
Dr. Kaustubh BatheJune 2, 2023Ayurveda, Suvarnaprashan

Suvarna Prashana

Ayurvedic texts are the source of various ancient medicines along with some unique traditional practices. These practices were originally described in the form of a health regimen which further transferred into rituals. Suvarna Prashana or Suvarna Bindu Prashana is one of them.

It is mentioned as among the Sixteen Sanskar of Hindu Scripture.  These sanskar connected and considered as milestone with many important events in child life during pregnancy (while in the womb), during birth and after birth. These sanskar are done at every particular stage of child’s life as part of achieved milestone which indicates major completion of child growth.

What is Suvarna Prashana?

Suvarna Bindu Prashana is an ayurvedic formulation likewise a tonic for children. 

It is a unique blend mixture of Suvarna Bhasma (purified gold ash), honey, ghee, and herbal extract of various drugs. Suvarna Prashana mainly consists of Suvarna Bhasma, Madhu, Ghruta, and several immunity booster herbs.

Where it is been mentioned?

Suvarna Prashana is mentioned as sanskar in the ancient ayurvedic text of pediatrics, Kashyapa Samhita. Kashyapa Samhita is specially written by Aacharya Kashyapa for child health, their diseases, and the treatments.

He described it in shloka as follows:

सुवर्णप्राशनं हि एतत् मेधाग्निबलवर्धनम्।

आयुष्यं मङ्गलं पुण्यं वॄष्यं वर्ण्यं ग्रहापहम्॥

मासात् परममेधावी व्याधिभिर्नच धष्यते।

षडभिर्मासैः श्रुतधरः सुवर्णप्राशनाद् भवेत्॥

Ref: Kashyap Samhita

Why Suvarna Prashana is important?

It is a unique Ayurvedic practice to build good health and an immune system without causing any side effects. In normal language, it is likewise nowadays vaccination. It is an ayurvedic immunity booster medicine. It comes with the protective properties of Gold, along with the goodness of Ghruta, madhu, and several ayurvedic immunity-boosting herbs.

Why only Suvarna or gold? 

 In the Indian subcontinent, Suvarna, or gold has an auspicious value. Generally, gold is connected with Devas inform of ornaments. The gold has the property of covering and protective mechanism. Suvarna possesses properties like rejuvenation, immunity booster, improves complexion and growth of the body, accelerate growth of the brain & improves memory. It also possesses antioxidant properties and it is very beneficial to relieve oxidative stress. All properties of Suvarna Bhasma are present in the Suvarna Prashana.

What are the Key Ingredients of Suvarna Prashana?

Suvarna Bhasma: Gold is considered very precious in Ayurveda and it would possess properties like madhura, rejuvenation, immunity booster, improves complexion and growth of the body, accelerate growth of the brain and improves memory, also increase digestion power of the body. Gold possesses a lot of antioxidant properties and it is very beneficial for babies who were delivered with difficulty during the process of delivery, oxidative stress to the baby can be relieved with the antioxidant properties of Suvarna Bhasma in the Suvarna prashana.

Ghruta or Ghee: It alleviates Pitta & Vata. It acts as a cooling, softening & improves voice and skin color complexion. It has the potency to carry and accelerate the property of the medicine used with it.

Madhu or Honey: Madhu or Honey has a great tendency to accept, carry and imbibe in various conditions. It accelerates the absorption of the medicine used with it. It also kapha elevates which is a major cause of diseases in children.

Various Herbs: Herbs like Vacha, Shankhapushpi, Brahmi, etc are used in the making of Sauvarna Prashana. These medicines are good for the brain cells and their nourishment. They act as carrier for the above-mentioned medicine to transport them to their actual site of action. They also help to boost the absorption of gold particles in the body. 

 

Why Pushya Nakshatra?

Pushya Nakshatra is one of the 27 nakshatras in the Nakshatra mandala (constellation). Pushya is derived from the word Pushti which means nourishes. It is considered auspicious due to its nourishing nature. This is selected for the administration of Suvarna prashana to bloom its properties.

Administrative age group:

It is advised for children between the age of 0 to 16 years.

Benefits of Suvarna Prashana:

  • Boosts Immunity
  • Improves Memory & concentration
  • Improves Digestion & Gut Health
  • Prevents recurring Infection
  • Improves Skin tone and hair texture

When it should Be Started?

It can be started at any age of the child group regardless of previous dose history or not. But for better results, it should be given on a regular basis.  

 When to take:

It should be given on an empty stomach preferably in the morning.

Do not have food at least for 30 minutes after the consumption of Suvarna Prashana. 

At Dr. Bathe’s Ayurvidhi Clinic on Porwal Road, we do the Suvarna Prashana is done regularly on every months Pushya Nakshatra.

The Schedule is given as follows:

 

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13 Oct, 2022
Dr. Kaustubh BatheOctober 13, 2022Ayurveda

Arthritis

 

Arthritis is a common joint disease faced by numerous people nowadays. Arthritis is a degenerative disease of joints commonly found in old age people, but nowadays people from young age group are also been prone to arthritis. It is characterized by swelling and stiffness in joints.

Types of arthritis

There few types of arthritis which are important to know while treating it.

  1. Osteoarthritis:

It is one of a common type of an arthritis mostly affecting joints and its cartilages. In this the cartilages attached to bones are gradually wore out over the period of time due to various causes. It affects mostly weight bearing joints of the body. Common example is knee joint.

2. Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease. It is a condition in which the immunity cells attacks its own body cell. In this case the immunity cells attacks on cartilages. The symptoms of RA are inflammation of synovial membrane which causes pain and tenderness in joints.

3. Ankylosing Spondylitis:

Ankylosing Spondylitis is a type of arthritis that mainly affects spine and its muscle. It has chronic back pain, stiffness mostly at the junction of ligaments attaches to bone.

4. Psoriatic Arthritis:

Psoriatic Arthritis is an autoimmune joint disorder develops in the patient suffering from Psoriasis. This disease has red and slivery patches on the body.

So, while treating the patients suffering from arthritis it is a big challenge as it is not a condition that completely cures in current scenario. It also has several limitations like use of drugs there are only use for static muscle relaxants for pain relief, using of NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to cure the inflammation are used for long term are the only solutions till now.

Ayurvedic view while treating arthritis 

But ayurveda medicine gives a best way to manage and avoid the further complication associated with arthritis. Ayurveda has a holistic approach while treating arthritis. For the treatment arthritis it is important to understand the nature of disease and the root causes. The Ayurvedic herbal medicines are very effective in reducing the symptoms of the disease and prevent the further deterioration of body. Whereas the panchakarma therapies are effective in regenerate the cartilages cells and improve the health of joints.

At Ayurvidhi Clinic (Ayurvedic Chikitsalaya & Panchakarma Therapy Centre) we offer effective and authentic treatment for arthritis.

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