Abstract
Blood vessels are the artery that helps in transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the other parts of the body. These arteries are muscular tubes that are lined by smooth tissue and consist of three layers. This includes endothelium which is the innermost layer, then is the media that controls the high pressures of the heart and the last is the adventitia. The endothelium is helpful for protecting the walls of vessels and preventing them from clotting. This layer can be damaged due to many different causes and leading to Arteriosclerosis. In this article, we are going to discuss this health issue more in detail along with its treatment through herbal medicine.
What is Arteriosclerosis
It is also known as cardiovascular arteriosclerosis which is caused due to the thickening and stiffening of the arteries. This reduces the flow of blood to the other tissues and organs of the body. This disease gradually causes weakness as well as hardening of other organs especially seen in the heart. Arteries are helpful in circulating the blood throughout our body but there is a plaque formed especially due to high cholesterol, fat, or other cellular waste. This building up of the material around the walls of the artery results in arteriosclerosis. This can lead to strokes, heart disease, and circulation problems, or even aneurysms which can lead to a life-threatening condition.
There are Three Types of Including
- Arteriolosclerosis
- Moenckeberg medial calcific sclerosis
- Atherosclerosis
1. Arteriolosclerosis
Small arteries present in the body become calcified.
2. Moenckeberg medial calcific sclerosis
This is when the small to medium-sized arteries are hardened.
3. Atherosclerosis
It occurs when the large arteries become narrowed and hardened.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Arteriosclerosis?
When the patient suffers from mild atherosclerosis does not suffer from any symptoms. Some do not even show any signs until it is narrowed to the levels that it is clogged and has stopped supplying blood to the tissues or organs. Sometimes the blood clot blocks the flow of blood and even breaks apart resulting in heart stroke or attack. If the patient has moderate arteriosclerosis then these are the common symptoms
- Heart:- Pain in the chest or mild pressure (Angina).
- Arms or legs:- It is common to see peripheral artery disease which causes pain during walking and even decreased pressure on the limbs.
- Brain:- There is sudden weakness and numbness of the legs and arms. Along with that, there is also difficulty in speaking as well as slurred speech.
- Kidney:- The patient might suffer from kidney failure and high blood pressure.
Complications
Here are some of the complications depending on the blocked artery:-
1. Carotid Artery Disease
When there is a narrowing of arteries close to the brain then the patient might suffer from carotid artery disease which causes the transient ischemic attack.
2. Coronary Artery Disease
When it is close to the heart then the patient suffers from coronary artery disease which sometimes results in heart failure or heart attack.
3. Aneurysms
It can cause a serious problem which is one of the serious problems as it is the bulging of the wall present in the artery. This may also burst out resulting in internal bleeding.
4. Chronic Kidney Disease
The narrowing of arteries present in the kidney will prevent the oxygenated blood from reaching them.
What Causes Arteriosclerosis?
It is a slow as well as a progressive disease that might begin from childhood and the exact cause of the disease is not known. There are some of the causes that might injure or damage the artery.
This Includes Causes like
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- High levels of triglycerides which is a type of lipid present in the blood.
- Resistance to insulin
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Smoking
- Suffering from inflammatory diseases like lupus, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, and lupus.
When the inner wall of the artery is damaged this causes the blood vessels and other substances to get collected. The tissues that are connected to it get blocked and do not receive enough blood so that it can function properly.
Eventually, these fatty deposits break and enter the bloodstream which might rupture the lining of blood pressure. This might also cause clotting of blood clotting which blocks the flow of blood to the heart resulting in a heart attack.
How can Arteriosclerosis be diagnosed?
The doctor might ask for a physical examination along with the family history of the patient and other test includes
- Electrocardiogram
- Blood test includes knowing the levels of CRP.
- Echocardiogram
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Exercise stress test
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Cardiac angiogram
- Coronary Calcium Scan
- Ankle brachial index
Planet Ayurveda Provides Herbal Medicine for Arteriosclerosis
Planet Ayurveda provides effective herbal remedies that are effective in treating the disease. All these are very effective herbal remedies that help in relieving all the causative factors. Planet Ayurveda follows the principle of restoring all the vital energies. These herbs are natural and effective. Herbal medicine provided by Planet Ayurveda has no side effects. They don't have any chemicals or preservatives. Here is the list of herbal medicine for treating the disease including
- Amalaki Rasayan
- Green Essentials
- Arjuna Capsules
- Total Heart Support
- Boswellia Curcumin
- Ashwagandha Capsules
- Gotu Kola Capsules
Product Description
1. Amalaki Rasayan
It is made from one single herb known as Amalaki ( Emblica officinalis) which is packed with Vitamin C which is essential for nerves. It has healing properties that help in reducing pressure from the arteries. It is very beneficial for people who suffer from diabetes or obesity and also naturally reduces the levels of cholesterol from the blood making it best for Arteriosclerosis.
Dosage:- One capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.
2. Green Essentials
It is very effective in removing toxins from the blood as it contains herbs like Grapeseed ( Vitis vinifera), Chlorella ( Chlorella vulgaris), Spirulina ( Spirulina platensis), etc. Green essentials are very helpful in nourishing the cells and fighting the illness. Due to its antioxidant property, it is very beneficial in clearing the free radicals.
Dosage:- One capsule after meals with plain water twice daily.
3. Arjuna Capsules
These capsules are filled with one excellent herb called Arjuna ( Terminalia arjuna) which is the best tonic for the nervous system. It is one of the natural herbs for decreasing LDL and balancing the VLDL cholesterol levels. It will effectively reduce the blockage in the artery
Dosage:- One capsule twice daily after meals with water.
4. Total Heart Support
As the name says it is very effective in maintaining the overall health of the heart because it contains herbs like Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera), Shankhpushpi ( Convolvulus pluricaulis), etc. It helps in giving strength to the cardiac muscles and cleanses the artery making it effective in blockage of the artery.
Dosage:- One capsule with water after meals twice daily.
5. Boswellia Curcumin
It is made from two herbs called Shallaki ( Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin ( Curcuma longa) which effectively promotes circulation. It is one of the beneficial herbs which is effective in reducing the pain and swelling around the nerves. It is especially helpful in people who suffer from stiffness or other inflammatory disorders which is one of the causes of Arteriosclerosis.
Dosage:- One capsule twice daily with water after meals.
6. Ashwagandha Capsules
It is packed with one herb called Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera) which is effective in providing nutrition to the tissues, nerves, and bones as well. It helps in balancing the Vata of the body and enhancing mental as well as physical stamina.
Dosage:- One capsule twice daily with water after meals.
7. Gotu Kola Capsules
It is made from an herb called Gotu Kola ( Centella asiatica) which is filled with nutrients like Vitamin A, B, E, K along with magnesium. It is very helpful in improving circulation and is especially very effective in any kind of nervous disorder. It is also very effective in treating various blood vessel disorders.
Dosage:- One capsule after meals twice daily with water.
Conclusion
The above article described everything about Arteriosclerosis and its effect on different parts of the body. It is one of the conditions that can lead to serious health issues and can lead to death as well. So the mentioned herbal medicine will help in treating the disease naturally and removing the root cause of the disease as well.
