Renal Stone(गुर्दे की पथरी)/Kidney Disease/ Renal Cyst/Nephrolithiasis/Hydronephrosis
December 16, 2018आयुर्वेद ( Ayurveda )
About Ayurveda
Ayurveda is an ancient system of life (Ayur) knowledge (Veda) arising in India thousands of years ago. Ayurveda was first recorded in the Veda, the world’s oldest existing literature.
The main classical Ayurveda texts begin with accounts of the transmission of medical knowledge from the Gods to sages, and then to human physicians. In Susruta Samhita, Susruta wrote that Dhanwantri, Hindu god of Ayurveda taught medicine to a group of physicians, including Sushruta.
Ayurveda therapies have varied and evolved over more than two millennia. Ayurveda developed significantly during the Vedic period. The origins of Ayurveda are also found in Atharvaveda. There are various legendary accounts of the origin of Ayurveda, e.g. that it was received by Dhanvantari from Brahma. Tradition also holds that the writings of Ayurveda were influenced by a lost text by the sage Agnivesh.
Ayurveda is one of the few systems of medicine developed in ancient times that is still widely practiced in modern times
Basic Principal
Ayurveda believes that the entire universe is composed of five elements: Vayu (Air), Jala (Water), Aakash (Space or ether), Prithvi (Earth) and Teja (Fire). These five elements (referred to as Pancha Mahabhoota in Ayurveda) are believed to form the three basic humors of the human body in varying combinations. The three humors; Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, and Kapha dosha are collectively called as “Tridoshas” and they control the basic physiological functions of the body along with five sub-doshas for each of the principal doshas.
Ayurveda believes that the human body consists of Saptadhatus (seven tissues) Rasa (tissue fluids),Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscle), Meda (fat and connective tissue), Asthi (bones), Majja(marrow), and Shukra (semen) and three Malas (waste products of the body), viz. Purisha (feces), Mutra (urine) and Sweda (sweat).
–Vata dosha maintains the cellular transport, electrolyte balance, elimination of waste products and its effect is increased by dryness.
– Pitta dosha regulates body temperature, optic nerve coordination, and hunger and thirst management. Heat conditions of the body aggravate Pitta.
– Kapha dosha is increased due to sweet and fatty food and it provides lubrication to the joints for proper functioning.
The catabolism of the body is believed to be governed by Vata, metabolism by Pitta and anabolism by Kapha. For a healthy state of health, a balance between the three doshas and other factors should be maintained. Any imbalance between the three causes a state of illness or disease. In Ayurveda, it is believed, that a perfect balance between the natural elements and the Tridoshas of the human body should be maintained for a healthy state of living by following the principles of divine wisdom.
The body is believed to be composed of seven types of tissues called “Sapta Dhatus”. These seven tissues work in coordination with each for proper physiological functioning of the human body.
– Ras dhatu represent a primary quality product made by our digestive system.
– Rakta Dhatu resembles the blood and regulates the circulation of blood cells and provision of blood components to the body.
– Mamsa Dhatu (Muscle tissue) provides support in the form of skeletal muscles for the Meda Dhatu (adipose fat).
– Asthi Dhatu comprises the bones of the body .
– Majja Dhatu is made up of the bone marrow and fluids required for the creation of the bones and their functioning.
– Shukra Dhatu is responsible for functions of the reproductive organs of the body.
Apart from the Doshas and the Dhatus, the other important factors considered in the Ayurveda are the Tri Malas and Trayo Dosa Agni.
Tri Malas are the three types of waste products formed in the body due to metabolic and digestive functions of the body. They comprise of the Mutra (urine), Purisa (feces), and Sveda (sweat).
Ayurveda explains that if the balance between Tridosha is not maintained the waste products of the body are not effectively eliminated and these lead to further complications like diarrhea, constipation, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and such other complications.
– If the Mutra Mala (urine) is not removed from the body, it can lead to urinary tract infection, cystitis and gastric pain.
– If the Sveda Mala is not cleared from the body, it can lead to skin irritation problems, and improper fluid balance.
As per the principles of Ayurveda the biological fire of the body for all the metabolic function is called as “Agni”. There are thirteen categories of Agni in a human body and the most important is the one responsible for the digestive fire, called Jatharagni. Jatharagni has a close relation with Pitta and ultimately Vatta of the body. If the digestive fire of the body is increased in the body by an increase in acidity conditions, the elevation in Pitt levels and its relative symptoms are observed. Digestive fire is important in controlling the normal microflora, proper digestive functions and provision of energy to the entire body. Any disturbances in its balance create discomfort to the gastrointestinal tract and result in pathological complications like ulcers, diarrhea, and constipation.
Treatment Through Ayurveda
Ayurveda is based on the fundamental principle that to prevent and treat illness, maintaining a balance in the body, mind, and consciousness through proper drinking, diet, and lifestyle, as well as herbal remedies, is essential. Even today ayurvedic medicine maintains its holistic approach to health and treatment of diseases.
– Principles of preventive healthcare.
– Purification and rejuvenation treatments (panchakarma chikitsa).
– Promotion of self-healing and resistance to disease.
– Male and female infertility (vajikarana)
Panchkarma
Ayurveda employs the “Pancha karma” method in its therapies. Panchakarma therapy applies various processes for the rejuvenation of the body, cleansing and enhancing longevity. The Panchakarma is composed of five karmas (actions) that are used for the removal of toxins from the body tissues. They are the Vaman (forced therapeutic emesis by use of some medicines), Virechan (purgation though use powders, pastes or decoction), , Basti (use of enemas prepared from medicated oils), Rakta moksha (detoxification of blood) and Nasya (administration of medicines like decoctions, oils and fumes through nasal route).
Ashtanga Ayurveda
Ayurveda has eight disciplines called as “Äshtanga Ayurveda”.
– Kayachikitsa (internal medicine treatment),
– Bhootavidya (treatment of psychological disorders),
– Kaumar Bhritya (pediatric treatment),
– Rasayana (study of geriatrics),
– Vajikarana(treatment through Aphrodisias and eugenics),
– Shalya (surgical treatment),
– Shalakya(otorhinolaryngological and ophthalmologic treatment),
– Agada Tantra (toxicological studies).
