Abstract
Raynaud's phenomenon is also called Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's syndrome. It mainly affects the blood vessels in finger and toes. Raynaud's disease is a type of vascular disease in which changes in digits i.e. pale to blue red colors may appear commonly after the exposure of cold. In this article we are going to elaborate on the use of pure herbal medicines by which the spasm of blood vessels can be treated. So please have a look at the article and be with me to the end.
Introduction
Raynaud's disease is a disease in which the spasm (vasospasm) of small arteries causes the reduced blood flow which inhibits the blood flow to affected areas. It often turns the affected parts to blue and feel cold and numb and as warmth is provided to the affected area the circulation improves and the affected area turns red or swells. Raynaud's disease mostly attacks on fingers and toes but sometimes may also occur on nose, lips, ears and even nipples. After warming the area the normal blood flow is back at the affected area and it may take 15-20 minutes to normalize the area. In Raynaud's disease the affected area first turns white then turns blue and a person may feel cold and numb as warmth is provided to the affected area and circulation improves. Raynaud's disease is mainly present in people living in cold climates.
Incidence of Raynaud's disease:
- Sex - Women are more prone to this disease.
- Climate - People living in a cold climate.
- Family history.
- Certain diseases like rheumatoid autoimmune disease etc.
Ayurvedic Aspect of Disease
In the ancient era all the rogas (diseases) were managed by ayurvedic culture and the treatment was effective. Ayurveda treats patients from ancient times and effectively cures them. Due to vata predominance, it causes obstruction in blood vessels and in blood flow. Ayurvedic treatment subsides the vata predominance and helps to balance all the three doshas present in the body and by lifestyle modifications we can maintain a balanced health and enhance life.
Causes of Raynaud's Disease
- Obstructive arterial disease (buildup of plaque in the arteries)
- Traumatic vasospasm from vibrating tools (typing , playing piano)
- Smoking (causes vasoconstriction)
- Certain medications like beta-blockers, ergotamine preparations, chemotherapy drugs, vasoconstriction drugs.
- Thyroid disorders
- Any type of injury (wrist fracture, surgery or frostbite)
Symptoms of Raynaud's Disease
- Cold fingers or toes.
- Discoloration of fingers and toe (pallor, cyanosis and rubor)
- Numbness of affected part, pricking pain in affected part.
- Redness over the affected part.
- Bluish discoloration of the affected part.
Complications of Raynaud's Diseases
- Tissue damage is the first complication of reduced blood flow in arteries.
- Skin ulcers
- Gangrene is the main complication of this disease.
Preventions of Raynaud's Disease
- Keep your hands, feet, ear and fingers
- Wear woolen clothes in winters even when you are indoors.
- Do exercise for at least 15 minutes daily.
- Stop smoking
- Control stress
Diagnosis of Raynaud's Disease
- Medical history
- Physical examination
- Nailfold capillaroscopy (examine the skin at the base of fingernail under microscope)
- Any autoimmune disease history.
- ESR test
- Antinuclear antibody test
Treatment
Treatment of Raynaud's disease is as follows:
- Calcium channel blockers.
- Vasodilators
- Nerve surgery
- Chemical injections
As there are adverse effects of allopath and by ayurveda we can maintain the balance of doshas i.e. pitta and kapha control the disease. This disease can be treated with allopathic medicines but it results in many health complications whereas ayurvedic medicine provides excellent health benefits with the treatment of disease and the main purpose of ayurvedic medicine is to diminish a disease with its roots. The concepts of universal interconnection, the body's constitution (prakriti), and Doshas are the primary basis of ayurvedic medicine. Goals of treatment aid the person by eliminating impurities, reducing symptoms, increasing resistance to disease, reducing worry, and increasing harmony in life as described by Acharyas Charak and Shusruta in samhitas.
Ayurvedic Treatment of Raynaud's Phenomenon by Planet Ayurveda
Planet Ayurveda is a globally recognized firm that provides best herbal remedies to the patient because it extracts pure raw materials from the herb and makes a 100% genuine product with no side effect and best overall result since 20 years. In ayurveda, one of the best methods to overcome overactive bladder is to normalize the vata dosha in the body. Planet ayurveda provides the best ayurvedic medicines to treat the imbalanced vata dosha. Its products are pure vegetarian and naturally extracted from the herb and medicinal plant. Planet Ayurveda strictly follows the government guidelines for making their product best.
The following herbal remedies from planet ayurveda are:
- Manjishtha Capsules
- Boswellia Curcumin
- Gotu kola Capsules
- Stress Support
Product's Description
1. Manjishtha Capsule
Major ingredient is manjistha (rubia cordifolia) which is a 500 mg tablet. Manjishtha mainly pacifies pitta in our body, sometimes kapha too. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties. . It helps to improve the immune system and is best for all skin diseases. It acts as a blood purifier and helps in joint pain and raised uric acid.
Dosage - 2 capsules twice a day with Lukewarm water.
2. Boswellia Curcumin
Major ingredients are shallaki (boswellia serrata) and curcumin (curcuma longa). Boswellia curcumin is used for brain edema and is best used as an anti inflammatory drug. It has the best effects on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, crohn's disease and reduces brain edema.
Dosage - 1 capsule twice a day, after a meal with plain water.
3. Gotu Kola Capsules
Major ingredient of Gotukola capsules is Gotu Kola (centella asiatica). It helps in healing wounds, relieving diarrhea, and boosting energy levels. reducing anxiety. Enhancing sexual potency, treating venereal diseases, stretch marks reduction, treating menstrual disorders.
Dosage - 2 capsules twice a day with plain water after a meal.
4. Stress Support
Major ingredients are Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) , Tagar (valeriana wallichii) , brahmi (bacopa monnieri). This drug helps to reduce stress and anxiety and is best for stress management and is the best brain tonic. It helps to maintain a healthy mind and body.
Dosage - 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after a meal.
Conclusion
It is better to take ayurvedic medicines because it has no side effects with best results over the years. Ayurveda treats patients from ancient times and effectively cures them. So the above mentioned medicines of herbal ayurveda are best to treat Raynaud's disease because all the medicines are free from any preservatives and other chemicals that affect your health. All the herbs are purely vegetarian and made up from 100% naturally occurring organic herbs. So, as the Ayurvedic treatment emphasizes on treating the root cause of the condition it is capable of eliminating the disease permanently. In a nutshell, it can be concluded that with appropriate and timely management of vata levels of the body, the quality of life of the patient can be improved effectively. In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id [email protected].
