Treatments In Ayurveda

TREATMENTS IN AYURVEDA

Ayurveda is not only a science only to treat patients but also it is a wast science that taught people to meaning of nature,life etc.so it is considered as the science of life or science of nature.In Ayurveda treatment is mainly divided into shodhana and Samana chikitsa.

Treatment concepts:

The Ayurveda medicines are for the prevention and therapeutic purposes.its main aim is preservation of health for Swastha/healthy peoples and treat to cure the diseased people using method that suitable to nature.basically Ayurveda and its treatments depend upon some principles or theories like Panchamahabhootha theory, tri-dosha theory etc. it is probably the only branch of medicine that lays more stress on preventive rather than curative medicines.According to Ayurveda another main concept about treatment is the removal of causative factors and stoppage of manifestation of disease is considered as treatment.
 there are many approaches to diseases in Ayurveda as there are lots of disease exist.even though Ayurveda mainly categorized treatments into

• Preventive Medicine
• Curative medicine(Samana therapy and sodhana therapy)
• Rasayana and vajeekarana therapy(rejuvenation therapy).

Preventive:

Here give more importance to the physical,mental and spiritual well being of an individual.their are certain life style modifications and food habits that help to person to maintain the health.these modifications are laid down according to the season and condition of the individual as all the human being are different according to tri dosha concept and prakriti of that particular person.As the season is one of the factor that changes the human body normalcy, so in Ayurveda by bringing about some modifications like periodic cleansing(shodhana) of the body through panchakarma,and some other methods like yoga and other seasonal therapies,can cure any diseases and also can prevent from disease.these will help the body to detoxify and prevent any illness.

Curative Therapy:

it mainly focuses about treat existing problems and give long lasting relieve without any complications and negative effect.here we consider the above mentioned Shodhana and Samana chikitsa.

Samana Chikitsa/Treatment:(Curative)
This method is considered when the derangement of dosha,and disease is mild to moderate.it includes various drugs that are administered to patients to bring down the deranged doshas.these is the choice of the patient where panchakarma is not advised,or persons who cannot follow strict rules of diet and lifestyle that need to be followed for few days during and after Shodhana chikitsa/panchakarma treatment.When the samana is done recurrence of chances are more.this type of disease are advised for the patients that re weak,child,old,psychologically unwell.

Shodhana Chikitsa/Treatments:(Purification)
When the doshas are in highly provoked stage and the patient is physically and mentally fit it shall be done.It means removal of excess doshas in the body that causes diseases by means of Panchakarma.(Pancha means five,karma means therapies)they are

1. Vamana (Artificially induced vomiting to cure diseases excess kapha)
2. Virechana (purgation to cure pitta aggravated diseases)
3. Vasthi (medicated enema used predominantly to treat diseases caused  by vaata)
4. Nasyam (medicines administered through nasal roots for diseases above shoulder)
5. Raktha detoxification of the blood (blood letting done either with the help of leches or with other methods)

While doing these type of therapy it is mandatory to do POORVA KARMA(pre operative) and PASCHAT KARMA(post operative)while doing these need to be undertaken with lots of care.If it is done correctly it will give fast relieve from the symptoms but would provide hazardous if done incorrectly.and before and after Panchakarma patient has to follow strict diet and lifestyle advised by the physician for few days before and after the therapy.

Rejuvenation treatments:

It is a type of diseases mainly indicates for the mind health and body health.this type of treatments used for the conditions like after diseases,after purification therapy,because after all these the Satwaguna or strength of the body and mind of the patient reduced.so this treatment help to regain the power.it also advice for weak patients etc.it also include Rasayana (rejuvenation) and vajeekarana(fertility treatment) etc..

Other treatment types:

• Santarpana and Apatarpana Chikitsa.
• Rasayana-Vajikarana type
• Daiva vyapasraya,Yuktivyapasraya,Satvavajaya,etc

By: Dr.Rimin Razak

Plantar Fascitis and its Ayurveda Management

PLANTAR FASCIITIS AND ITS AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT

Plantar Fasciitis is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia ,the connective tissue on the sole of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue originating on the bottom surface of the calcaneus (heel bone) and extending along the sole of the foot towards the toes. It supports the arch of the foot.  The most common causes of the heel pain is the inflammation of this area. Main causes are overuse of the plantar fascia or arch tendon of the foot.by the over strain of the plantar fascia, it gets weak ,swollen and inflamed. Sometimes small tears may also be occur and this will causes the severe pain. The pain is mainly seen in the anterior part of the calcaneous. Commonly seen in middle aged peoples however pain also occur in younger people whose are on their feet a lot. It can also be termed as "policeman's heel".

Causes of Plantar Fasciitis: 

It is mainly caused by over straining of the Plantar Fascia. The straining may occur in different ways and its finally lead to inflammation, pain, swelling etc.

• Flat foot.
• calcaneal spur.
• Over straining like long walk, running etc. especially on hard surface.
• Bare foot walk.
• Feet roll inward too much while walking.
• Over weight.
• Improper shoes,
• High heeled foot wears.
• Weak calf muscles etc.

Panchamahabhootha concepts in Ayurveda

PANCHA-MAHABHOOTHA THEORY OR CONCEPT OF PANCHA-MAHABHOOTHA IN AYURVEDA

In Ayurveda it is said that component and functioning of the nature is similar to human body components and its functions.Ayurveda is based on the principle that the human body is made up of five basic element such as “Panchamahabhootha”, namely, Prithvi (earth),Aap (water), Theja (fire), Vayu (air) and Akasha (space). According to Ayurveda not the human body itself,but the whole creatures in the world(living or non-living) are brought into existence with composition of Panchamahabhootha or these five elements such as prithvi,aap etc.all these materials are composed of panchamahabhootha not in a same proportion.These Panchamahabhoothas are the establishment materiel of all the existing material in the universe.not the materials itself tridoshas also made up of these panchamahabhootha.
The ancient Ayurveda text, charaka says that ,"man is the epitome of the universe.within the man.there is as much diversity as in the world out side.similarly the out side world is as diverse as human beings themselves."

Origin of Panchamahabhootha??

these five elements originates from the concept of Pancha(five) tanmatra according to Ayurveda. these five tanmatra unite to form pancha mahabhootha.each element is a combination of all the five tanmatra,but shows predominance of any one Tanmatra because the combination of these five tanmatra in panchamahabhootha are different.These Pancha Tanmatra are

• Sabda(Sound)-Aakasha mahabhootha
• Sparsha(Touch)- Vayu mahabhootha
• Roopa (Vision)- Tejo mahabhootha
• Rasa (Taste)- Aap mahabhootha
• Gandha(Smell)-Prithvi mahabhootha

these are related to each sense organs.the equivalents shown in brackets may not the correct and full implication of these terms.Eg: ordinary water does not contain jala mahabhootha alone.it is composed of all the five.these five elements are  to be understood in material sense as well as a subtle sense.
in Ayurveda/veda it is clearly mentioned the origin of the universe and so panchamahabhootha also. According to these the universe originates first from AVYAKTHA(may be god or some power as from Veda)gradually it brought in to existence to MAHAN(soul),then AHANKARA (ego)and step by step PANCHATANMATRA, and then PANCHAMAHABHOOTHA.the group of all these creations is known as life.All living are came into their existence in this order but the ration of these things differs creature to creature.

Panchamahabhootha concept in treatment:

According to Ayurveda all doshas,medicines,instruments,human body,food items,are made up of panchamahabhootha.so they are all the substitute for each other.the proportion of mahabhootha fluctuate in these things.so maintaining the normalcy in human body with materials like food,medicine etc are the treatment principle.

Materials and there Qualities like shape,taste etc may vary.but the the overall panchamhabhootha quality will not vary for a substance in any circumstances.this also helps in treatments.

 The panchamahabhootha theory may sound simplistic,but actually it is a very sophisticated method for classifying thing and understanding them.it helps to classifying the things,season,diseases,etc.fro example the human life cycle is divided into childhood,where physical growth takes place (water and earth predominant-kappa),adulthood where activity and change occur(fore-pitta dosha),and old age where body begins to weak (space and air_vata dosha)the year is divided into four seasons Winter (cold and rainy Water and earth predominant),Spring(new growth occurs(water and fir),Summer(hot and dry-for and air),Autumn when it is windy and cool(air and space.)
understood and Applied correctly,about panchamahabhootha concept help as a powerful analytical tool provide for internal (mind) and external assessment.

Characteristics of Panchamahabhootha:

1.Prithvi Mahabhootha (Earth):

represent the solid state of matter in the planet and living things.it related to all solid and hard structures that show shape.The human body consist of bones ,teeth,ceells,etc as the manifestation of the earth.it is  regareded as a stable substances.it is responsible for giving structure,shape and strength to the body.

it is eternal,tanmatra of prithvi is Gandha(smell).the small particles of the earth are scattered to environment and give the sense of smell.

sensory organ: Nose.

Features: heavy,dull,dense,hard etc

Examples: fried foods,chees,etc

intake:increase heaviness,stability,obesity,and solidity in the body.

2.Akaasha Mahabhootha (Ether/Space):

Qualities:soft,light,subtle and abundant.

Action:provides room,looseness,etc.

Facilitates:Sound and nonresistence

substances:anything that is light,profuse and ethereal.

Example:hollow and light foods.

Intake:increase softness and lightness in the body.

tanmatra of the element:Sabda(sound).

 the sense organ predominant of aakasha bhootha is EAR.

it is described as space,in which everything happens.All matter exist in space.it is the distance that separates matter.it is everything and touches every thing.it is receptivity and non-resistance to what-is true.talking about the human body,space is considered as the vessel that receive all impressions.in the heart it is believed that space accepts love.

3.Vayu Mahabhootha(Air):

Qualities:Weightless,mobile,cool,dry,porous etc.

Action:motion or movement,evaporation and dryness.

Facilitates:touch and vibration.

Substances:dry and airy,or that creates gas.

Example:toast,cookies,etc

Intake:increase cool,dryness,movement and circulation.

Tanmatra of Vayu bhootha: Sparsha(Touch)

the sensory organ related to Vayu is Skin.

 Air element keeps the body in constant motion.

it is mobile and dynamic.within the human body it is represent as oxygen.existent without form,air is the per-requisites to fire to burn.talking about the human body air is indirectly required to produce energy

4.Tejo Mahabhootha (fire):

it has the power to change state of any substances.in human body fire is present in the form of energy that binds together ,converts food etc.it creates impulses of nervous reaction,brain functions and hormonal functions.

 Qualities:hot,sharp,dry,subtle,weightless and rough.

Action:radiation of heat and light.

Facilitates: form,colour,and temperature.

Substance:anything combustible and spicy.

Example:chillies,pepper etc.

Tanmatra of Tejo bhootha: Rupa(Vision).

Sense organ: Eye.

5.Aap (water):

Qualities:oily,moist,cool,soft,and sticky.

Attribute:cohesion,lubrication.

Facilitates:fluidity and taste.

Substance:anything liquid,fluid or watery.

Example:drinks,water 

Tanmatra of Aap bhootha: Rasa (Taste).

Sense organ:tongue.

water shows important Quality of binding.this element is a constructive force.

about 70% of the body combined of water,it is important to function all the processes.in human body also included in blood,lymph.cells etc.has functions like temperature regulation.

By Dr.Rimin Razak

Ref:Ayurveda medical books,etc.

KAPHA DOSHA ACCORDING TO TRI-DOSHA CONCEPTS IN AYURVEDA

KAPHA DOSHA ACCORDING TO TRI-DOSHA CONCEPTS IN AYURVEDA

Kapha dosha is a combination of aap(water) and Prithvi (earth) according to Ayurveda panchamahabhootha concepts.it provides stability,strength and Resistance to diseases.it is the basis for the structural integrity of human body.it has the meaning in Ayurveda like to embrace or to keep together.

Physical Properties:

Colour- whitish and transparent.

Taste- madhura when it is well formed and lavana not well formed.

Touch-soft,Snigdhata or unctuousness etc.

Consistency- sthira and sandra.

other-guru manda etc

Location:

it is present in chest, throat, head, sinuses,joints,cytoplasm,rasa dhathu,mamsa dhathu,medo,majja and sukra dhathu, heart,amasaya,jihwa etc.

Special seat:

Uras/ chest.

amasaya/stomach according to susurtha.

Normal Functions:

Physiological-

confess softness to the body.

binds or keeps together various structures of the body including joins and jiva paramanus. confers stability ,firmness and steadiness through weight and bulk. confess strength to perform weight and resistance to increase and decrease.confers sexual stamina and productivity including growth.promotes healing process and tissue building.

Psychological:

memory,intelligence,interest(utsaha),etc

Types of Kapha dhathu:

they are subdivided into 5-

1. Avalambaka kapha
2. Kledaka kapha
3. Tarpaka kapha
4. Bodhaka kapha
5. Sleshaka kapha

1-Avalambaka Kapha:

Location- chest,
functions-supports Trika by its inherent power supports hrdaya.by its power of anna rasa supports other kapha sthanas/locations by virtue of the ambu rasa.

2-Kledaka kapha:

Location-Amasayaa/ stomach
Functions- Disintegration and liquefaction of food in amasaya.Benefits the remaining kapha sthanas. cooling property countering the heat of pitta dosha,protecting amasaya.

3-Bodhaka kapha:

Location -jihwa(tongue) and kanda (throat)
Functions- taste perception.

4-Tarpaka kapha:

Location-head
Functions-nourishes and smooth ens the sense organs situated in brain.

5-Sleshaka kapha:

Location-in joints
Functions-keep joints firm and lubricated.

Abnormal Functions of Kapha Dosha:

Abnormal functions arise due to derangement of normal functions of kapha by use of mityahara/improper food habits and other activities.
some of they are Whiteness,coldness,itching,heaviness,stiffness,oiliness,hardness,numbness,feeling of being sweetness, laziness etc.

Pathopysiology of Kaphaja Diseases:

in all the kaphaja type of diseases enumerated or implied,the inherent natural qualities and actions of kapha are  quite obviously manifested fully or partially.Unctuousness, coolness,whiteness,heaviness,sweetness,steadiness,etc are the inherent qualities of kapha.the natural actions of kapha moving from one part of the body to the other are whiteness,upadeha(act of being covered with bodily excreta),stickiness etc.
Numbness is described as the both action of kapha and vata..

General principles of treatments for kaphaja diseases:

it should be treated with drugs having pungent,bitter,astringent,sharp,hot and unctuous qualities and by such Ayurveda treatments like fomentation,ememsis,elimination of doshas from the head,nasya,exercise ,etc.which should all contain materials like having anti-kapha properties.this is of course to be done with due regard to the dosage and seasons.of all the therapies stated above ,emetic therapy is treatment par excellence for the cure of diseases due to kapha because immediately after entering the stomach,it strike at every root causes of the vitiation of kapha and when it is overcome in the stomach ,even the entire vitiated kapha dwelling in other parts of the body is automatically alleviated.this can be likened to the withering away of paddy,barley etc. for want of barriers of the cornfield (full of water)being broken.{ref-C.S}

Kapha prakriti people:

according to Ayurveda some the living being are categorized under kapha prakriti people as like vata prakriti and pitta prakriti with some particular characteristics.

kapha predominant people are calm and steady,but once they get angry it will be difficult to calm down.these peoples are considered as relaxed ,slow [laced affectionate and living,forgiving,compassionate,reliable,and faithful and they strive to maintain harmony and peace in their surroundings.they may have soft hair and skin.their voice may be low and soft.the have poor appetite.due to low agni.they have slow learning quality and once they learned something will not forget easily.and will have out standing long term memory.

they have well developed body parts.chests are expanded and broad.the veins tendons of these people are not oblivious.have fair and bright complexion with soft lustrous and oily skin.hair is thick,soft,eyes are dense black or blue in colour.neck is solid type.nose is large and rounded,attractive.they crave for pungent,bitter and astringent foods.

 

by Dr.Rimin Razak
ref:some of Ayurveda ref

PITHA DOSHA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA TRI-DOSHA CONCEPTS

PITHA DOSHA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA TRI-DOSHA CONCEPTS

While we consider pancha mahabhootha Pitha is composed of Agni and Aap(water)it is the basic energy generating element for the metabolic operations of the body.these elements are tranformative in nature. so they continuously modulate and control each other.Pitha has the functions like dahana (metabolism),paka,usnatwa etc by agni(fire) in the physical world and it is stated that these are conducted by pitha itself.
the word pitta originates from a Sanskrit word TAP-it has the meaning like to generate heat.
while we consider the human body it represents gastric fire or digestive fire,actions of enzymes and amino acids,other hormonal actions,metabolism,neurotransmitters and peptides that control the brain functions and transfer information etc.
pitta has the qualities like
color- any colour other than white and red. Susrutha One of the great scholer in ayurveda said that it has blue color in Aama state and yellow in ripe or mature state.
Taste- katuu(pungent) and amla (acid)
Smell- foul smell,visrata and puti
consistency-liquid.
other-hot  or warm,light ,oily,spreading in nature,sharp,light.

Location: 

small intestine, stomach, sweat glands, eye,digestive juices, region mainly stomach,blood,fat,skin,etc.

Pitta Classification: 

5 types of pitta

1. Pachaka Pitta.
2. Ranjaka Pitta.
3. Sadhaka Pitta.
4. Aalochaka pitta.
5. Bhrajaka PItta.

1-Pachaka pitta:

The life span,complexion,vitality,good health,plumpness,glow, vital essence, luster,heat and life breath are derived from pachaka pitta.When this agni is extinguished the man dies,when a man is endowed with it adequately he lives long in good health,when it deranged fell in diseases.

Agni which digests food regarded as the master of all fire (agni) because other agni depends upon digestive fire.

it is produced from Pittadhara kala by the simulation of Samavanatha. based on tha concepts of Adhradheya bhava, the integrity of grahani(pitta dhara gala/portion of intestine,stomach) depends on the proper functioning of pachaka pitta.

Functions:

paka karma of chadurvidha aharas(digestion),-helps in the conversion of of complex food substances to simple ones which can absorb and assimilated.

helps in separation of doshas,ahara.

it strengthens the other pitta.

2-Ranjaka Pitta:

Location-yakrit(liver),pliha (spleen)and amasaya(stomach) lower region.

function- to impart colour to Rasa dhathu to form raktha dhathu(blood).

3-Sadhaka pitha:

location: hrdaya(heart)

Functions: to achieve ones aspirations,like dharma,arthe,kama,moksha,budhi etc.

controls the proficiencies of the mind such as intellect and genius.

4-Alochaka Pitta:

Location:Drsta (eyes)

Functions: to catch the images of rupa of any external object presented to the eye including its colour.

types_Chakshurvaiseshika pitta and Bhudhirvaiseshika pitta.

Chakshur vaisheshika pitta:

Located in the eye begins to function after the correlation of atma and manas when the objects as made it contact with it leading to the production of the knowledge of the characteristics like form of colour etc in citta.Also can said that associates with retinal pigments which are concerned with absorption of light falling on retina and the transmission of impulses via optic tract.

Bhudhivaiseshika pitta:

Located in the Sringataka in between two eyebrows it seizes subtle objects,retains and recalls them.it is the factor which enable concentration,response,and conjunction.it indicate the frontal area of brain is responsible with the process of memory mainly associated with the  experience through vision.

5-Bhrajaka Pitta:

Location-skin(twak).

Functions-production of normal and abnormal temperature if the body.imparts complexion to the skin.

General functions of Pitha:

Biological:

desire and relish for food,appetite and hunger,Trshna(thirst)Pakti (digetion and metabolism), Usma(production of normal body temperature),Darsanam(visual perception), Raga krt(Imparting colour to rasa dhatu and converting it to raktha dhathu,and normal color to the skin,Prabha (luster),Deha mardavam(softness of the body),Ojakrit(production of ojus by natural metabolic process).

Psychological:

Medha krit,budhi and Dha (aids intellectual functions,understanding),

Prasada( happiness)

Sthouryam (courage and valour)

Krodham(anger),

Moham( infatuation).etc

Abnormal functions of Pitta:

Abnormal functions are due to derangement of normal properties of pitta.some of the abnormal functions are burning sensation,increase of temperature,inflammation,sweat, oozing changes in color and causation of the smell,color,and rasa to the affected part.

What are the causes of  Pitta Prakopa/vitiation:

Excessive intake of pungent,sour,usna(hot),vidahi(fermented),tikshna(irritating), substances.

excessive indulgence in krodha(anger),upavasa(fasting),exposure to heat and sun

excessive intake of tila(sasame),curd,alcohol,etc.

during the process of pachana(digetion),

during the seasons like Sarat and Greeshma.

During the mid day and mid night.

Pathophysiology of Paittika Diseases:

in all the pitta type of diseases enumerated or implied the inherent natural qualities and actions of pitta are quite obviously manifested wholly or partially and as such it is not difficult to diagnose properly.some of the inherent qualities are heat,sharpness,liquidity,all colour  except white and red,fishy smell,etc.

the natural actions re burning sensation,increase of temperature,suppuration,perspiration,itching,purification,discharge,sloughing,redness are the exhibitation of its inherent smell colour and taste.

General treatment principle of paittika diseases:

it should be treated by using drugs having sweat,bitter,astringent and cooling qualities and such therapies like oleation,purgation,etc,which should all contain materials having anti-pitta properties.this all should be done according to the season and condition of the patient and dosage.of all therapies stated above purgation is the treatment particularly to reduce and treat pitta diseases,because immediately after the application of purgation we can see that it eliminate the vitiated pitta from its very root itself.When it is overcome in the amasaya(small intestine),it alleviate the entire vitiated pitta dwelling in other parts of the body. this can be likened to a hot chamber being cooled by removing the fire from inside of it (C.S).

Some common examples for pitta vitiated diseases.

1. fever(jwara).
2. Kamala(jaundice).
3. Pandu(anaemia).
4. Raktha pitta (bleeding tendency),etc.

Pitta Nature of people or Prakriti of peoples:

According to ayurveda all the human beings and animals etc are classified and grouped in to three,by considering the dosha.once normal nature is called prakriti.it is developed from his childhood himself.by considering these one can divide vata prakriti,pitta prakriti,and kapha prakriti.and mentioned there peculiar characters also.but usually pure dosha prakriti not get,a mixture of these three are seen.single prakrti are bad and Samadosha parakriti(equally balanced by three) are good.

pitta prakriti:

These peoples will have medium physique,sharp mind,good concentration power,management skills,and leadership ability.they will be competitive,passionate and romantic,sexually have more vigour and endurance than other people.
however they will be irritated,angry,self confident,aggressive,and assertive when pitta imbalance occurs.
theses people are of medium height and there body may be slim.their chests are not very flat and show a medium prominence of veins and tendons.
they may have coppery,yellowish,reddish or fair complexion with fair or reddish,soft,shiny and warm skin.there may be fine red,Fair or dark brown in colour and straight or thinning shiny and silky in nature.their eyes may be grey,green,or copper brown.
these people having strong metabolism,and good digestion resulting in strong appetite.they will have an inclination towards sweat,bitter and astringent tastes and they enjoy cold drinks.
their body temperature may run a little high and  hand and feet will tend to be warm.they do not tolerate sunlight,heat or hard work well.etc

By:Dr.Rimin Razak

vata dosha and its features and role in ayurveda treatments

VATA DOSHA AND ITS QUALITIES ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

1-VATA:

Vata has the properties like air. It maintain all the bodily movements, neurological activities etc. It have the characters like cold,dryness,irritant, astringent,bitter,pungent etc. It act in muscle movements like contraction, breathing,blood circulation etc. Vata moves Pitha and Kapha because it is strong enough and have the property like movement and others have not.

Two types of vitiation occurs to this vata, like obstruction and aggravation or decreasing. Vata mainly increases due to excessive exercise, excessive intake of hot and spicy food, sleeplessness, etc. The main location of vata in our body is pelvic region and colon.Diseases like neurological,arthritis etc are mainly due to vata vitiation.Vata is also considered to be the result of digestion.

Vata supports the body functions like utsaha (enthusiasm), Utchwasa niswasa (inspiration and expiration),Ceshta (all types of physical and psychological functions), Dhatu poshana (nourishment of tissue in proper order),strengthens the sensory organs.

Types:

Divided into five types;

1. Prana vayu
2. Udana vayu
3. Vyana vayu
4. Samana vayu
5. Apana vayu

1-Prana vayu:

Mainly locates and functions in the head neck and chest. It carries out the functions of sensory organs in the head and act as sensory receptors.

2-Udana vayu:

Located in the teeth, gum, chest, heart etc. Functions as controls speech, intellectual power, etc

3-Vyana vayu:

Actions in sweat glands, controls sweating, other reproductive gland etc. It is responsible for circulation in the body.

4- Samana vayu:

Location is the area of the abdomen.amasaya(abdomen) pakwasaya etc.it ignite the digestive fire and activities like the process of digestion ,peristaltic movement etc.

5- Apana vayu:

located in the anal region. Functions are like defecation, acts on kidney and urinary system and reproductive system. Acts on ovulation, sperm movement etc.

Features:

People who are under this group have characters like ability to learn, very active, dark complexion, lean, irregular routine, changing moods, tendency to forget thing fast etc. Those peoples are physically underdeveloped,veins and muscle tendons are visible, chest are flat, skin are cold , rough, cracked. Appetite and digestions vary, they always prefer to take sweet, sour and salty food and hot drinks, scanty urine produced,etc.

 Increased Vata symptoms:

Emaciation, black discoloration, ushna kamitwa (desire for hot climate and substances), tremor, flatulence, constipation, fatigue, failure or perception of senses, insomnia, delirium etc.

Pathological Manifestation of vitiated vata dosha:

Visceroptosis(sramsa), dilation, numbness, inertia, pain, pricking sense, splitting pain, retention, dropping of a organ, tremors, dehydration, squeezing pain, etc

Decreased vata lakshanas/symptoms:

Intolerance of sounds, slow movements, lack of interest in anything, excess sleep develops debility, coldness,etc

Causes of Vata dosha Vitiation:

Improper dietic and behavioral regimen.
Use of excess hot and spicy food items
Lack of sleep
Over indulgence in sex
Over exercise
Mental tension,etc

Role of vata dosha in treatment:

Vata has important role in treatment while considering the role of other doshas. It has ability to carry other dosha from the normal locations to others, and vata has ability to vitiate on other site of doshas. It is difficult to treat a vata predominant disease.

How to normalize a deranged vata dosha:

Vata dosha is dry, light, rough, cold and erratic. Therefore, as Ayurveda works on the principle that to decrease vata, Vata people should avoid anything dry, light, rough, cold and erratic. That includes the foods and activities listed above. 

• Vata is balanced by regularity. Be regular with your bedtime, mealtimes, and all habits. 
• Have regular Ayurvedic oil massage, as oil and heat are one of the best therapies for Vata.
• Eat soothing, heavy, warming and nourishing foods, like cooked whole grains, vegetables, dairy and fruit, and soups and herbal teas. 
• Have warm baths, rest and relax, practice deep breathing and meditation.
• Do mild exercise like yoga, tai chi, walks in nature, and non-strenuous cycling and swimming, especially in natural surroundings. 

Pathophysiology of vatika diseases:

In all the vatika type of diseases enumerated or implied the inherent natural qualities and actions of vata are quite obviously manifested wholly or partially and as such it is not difficult for a complete physician to correctly diagnose the vatika type of diseases.for example: roughness, coolness, shapelessness etc.

The natural action of vata moving from one part of the body to the other are looseness, dislocation expansion, obstruction separation etc, coarseness, harshness, porousness, numbness, pain, reddish, astringent taste, and tastelessness in mouth ,etc these are the actions that help to diagnose.

Principles of treatment of vatika disease:

The vitiated vata should be treated by drugs having sweat, sour and saline taste and unctuous and hot qualities and by such therapies like oleation, fomentation, asthapana and anuvasna type of enema, inhalation, diet, massage, unction, effusion, etc. All these should contain materials having anti-vatika properties. These is of course to be done with due regard to the dosage and the season. Of all the therapies stated above, the asthapana and anuvasana type of enema are the treatment par excellence for the cure of vatika diseases because immediately after entering the colon, they strike at the very root of the vitiated vata and when it is overcome in the colon, even the entire vitiated vata dwelling in the part of the body is automatically alleviated. these can be likened to the cutting of the root of a tree which results in the automatic destruction of the trunk, branches, sprout, etc.

By:Dr.Rimin Razak 

HEEL PAIN OR CALCANEAL SPUR AND ITS AYURVEDA TREATMENTS IN KERALA

CALCANEAL SPUR/ HEEL PAIN (VATAKANTAKA) AND ITS AYURVEDA TREATMENTS in KERALA

The most common form of heel pain is mainly due to calcaneal spur. it is one of the most troublesome common health complaint usually affects badly peoples routine work, and once it is manifested very difficult

for the body to heal. a large percentage of people suffer from this disease.this is most often seen in the patients over the age of 35 years. Many surveys tell that women are the common sufferer. it may be due to the use of high heeled foot wear and over weight.
Calcaneum is the name for the heel bone, and spur means tiny projections.pain caused by this thickness at the heel is called as heel spur. actually the pain is not caused by the deranged bone but the inflamed soft tissue causes the pain. Calcaneal spur is as small osteophyte projections located on the calcaneum.it is not an acute disease that manifest suddenly. it occurs due to gradual changes on that region.
Calcaneal spur is mainly seen in two region inferior calcaneal spur and posterior one.Inferior one is located on the inferior aspect of the calcaneum and is typically a response to Plantar Fascitis over a period but may also be associated with Ankylosing spondylitis.An inferior spur consist of a calcification of the calcaneum,which lies superior to the plantar fascia at the insertion of  plantar fascia.it something like an hook shaped one.

case 2

let's discuss about second case in my clinical experience..every cases in my experience have its own importance because cure for a disease is not easy...anyway according to me it was not a new disease because i had chance to cure these type of disease previously in my internship period. the disease was calcaneal spur or can be called it as VAATAKANDAKA according to Ayurveda. in Ayurveda it is clearly mentioned as curable one and mentioned their treatment also.even though i tried to know about this disease and start to search how can i cure this?. i tried to learn every bit of knowledge about it and start to thinking can i cure this with my little experience,how prevent recurrence,etc ..lets check..

Thridosha concepts in Ayurveda

  TRI-DOSHA CONCEPTS IN AYURVEDA

Ayurveda is a natural science.according to Ayurveda ,one's body is closely related to nature.that's why a small change in climate,or nature it affects the peoples mind and body and will lead to start disease.Ayurveda mentioned not only the medicines and treatments to cure a disease but also mentioned detail by how to prevent disease, how to live for long as like suitable to the nature and environment.Ayurveda is based not only the scientific data,but some spiritual bases also.so it is based on some basic concepts like dosha,dhathu,etc which is difficult to explain scientifically or beyond words.one of these concepts are TRI DOSHA concepts.
according to Ayurveda the three essential constituents of the human body are the DOSHAS, DHATHUS and MALAS.they are so important as they are control our body in cellular level,physiological level and chemical level also.According to Ayurveda the three doshas are vata,pitha and kapha as the most fundamental principles as they govern the physiological and chemical activities.these three doshas are composed of the combination of five elements or the panchamahabhootha.
they are-

• pritvi or earth
• aap or water
• tejas or fire
• vayu or air
• aakasha or space

vata is composed of vayu and aakasha, pitha is composed of fore and aap,and kapha is from water and earth.a harmonious state of these three doshas creates the health of the body and mind ,and an imbalanced state creates ill health and diseases.in Ayurveda all the persons and their body are grouped under these three doshas with according to some special characters. not even the persons,but other things like medicines,climate,nature,day time,night,digestion tome,once life span,even mind also grouped under these three doshas.

according to Ayurveda one of the basic concepts of Ayurveda treatment is balance of these doshas with medicines and day to day activities and with food.these vata, pitha and kapha are like body functions such as catabolism ,metabolism and anabolism respectively.so balancing of these important to health.for example if catabolism increase than anabolism body destruction occurs.

in childhood kapha elements are more predominant,but in old age vata is predominant.because childhood days are anabolic stage or growth stage,while in adulthood pitha is more.like these day time,night,digestion time are all grouped like first kapha,second pitha and last vata is predominant.so treatment concept is that when a disease with vata predominant occurs will treat with vata hara drugs or vata decreasing drugs and activities.

detailed description about vata dosha, pitha dosha, and kapha dosha

by dr.rimin razak

Eight main causes of Heel Pain

EIGHT CAUSES OF HEEL PAIN

There are many form of foot pain experienced in my clinical practice, from these heel can be one of the most troubling one. usually pain in the heel is a common symptoms found in clinical practice especially for the patients who had age over 40yrs more on females.

pain in the heel can be classified into 3 according to the location of the pain.1.pain within the heel,2.pain behind the heel, 3-pain beneath the heel.

cause of these three types of pain are different.while a patient coming with a pain over heel,then should understand the exact location and cause, then only a physician can manage the disease.