Can Kidney Failure Complications Be Prevented with Ayurvedic Herbs?

Abstract

• If you want answer to the above mentioned question then YES we can prevent complication of kidney failure with herbal medicines. I am not giving you a false hope by saying that we can completely cure kidney failure, but I can assure you that, we can manage its further retrogression. Herbal medicines mentioned in our classical text are like gems, as they have numerous amounts of health benefits on our body.
• Ayurveda is an ancient healing system which was originated in India over thousands of years ago that focuses on balance of body and mind by considering the “tridosha’s theory” [3 most important energies in the body- vata,pita & kapha] or “panchmahabhut theory”[5essential component for life— akash(sky), vayu(air), agni(fire), jal(water),  prithvi(earth)]
• According to ayurveda ailment like “kidney failure” occurs only when we don’t do the management at early stage (sanchay phase of dosha) only then disease progress to asadhay vyadhi( difficult to cure) like renal failure. So let’s put some rays of light on usefulness of ayurvedic herbs in managing kidney failure.

Introduction

What is a kidney failure

It is a condition in which functioning & working of kidney got hampered that stop filtration of blood to remove waste products from it.
It is of 2 types:

• Acute kidney failure- it occurs suddenly and may got cure if treated at early phase.
• Chronic kidney failure- it occurs due to prolong renal disease or due to diabetes mellitus, hypertension and is generally irreversible.

According to ayurveda- it comes under “Mutravah srotodushti janya vikar(urinary system related disorder)

There is disparity of ‘kapha dosha’ (main energy) along with ‘med dhatu’ (fat tissue) in this leads to blockage of mutravah srotas( urine containing channels) so the working process of excretory organs got hampered that will ultimately leads to renal failure if not treated at the early phase.

Causes

As per Ayurveda it is considered to be a "MUTRAVAH SROTO DUSHTI"(Channels carrying urine deformity)

• When a person do consumption of water, food and coitus during natural urge of micturition(urination)
• Suppress his/her urge of micturition deliberately for a longer period of time.
• When a person is lean thin.
• Due to external injury to the body.

As per Modern System of Medicine

• External injuries
• Drug overdose(mainly antibiotics & analgesics)
• Chemotherapy.
• If fluid intake is very less.
• Diabetes mellitus.
• Hypertension.
• Hereditary.
• Control natural urge of urination repeatedly for a long period of time.

Signs/Symptoms

This verse explains that- Mutrvah srotas (urine forming channels) have their main seat in ‘basti’(urinary bladder) and ‘vankshan’. Common complaints patient feal are as follow:

• Ati sarishtam ati vibadham( over excretion or complete obstruction of urine)
• Prakupitam alpam alpam bhikshnam( formed urine will be vitiated and diminished in amount)
• Bahlam sahshulam( thick urine with ache)

Other symptoms

• Lethargy
•  Muscle cramps and body ache.
• Weakness.
• Edema (swelling over the ankle, feet mainly but in advance cases- in different parts of the body).
• Nausea & vomiting.
• Weight loss.
• Dyspnea(shortness of breath)
• Pain in lower back.
• Urine looks abnormal in color and has frothy/foamy appearance.
• Sleep cycle disturbance.
• Swelling under the eye area.

Daignosis

• General physical examination of patient by using inspection technique.
• Proper history taking.
• Laboratory findings: it includes:
• Complete blood count test.
• Glomerular filteration rate (GFR) test.
• Renal function test-                                   Reference           Units
• Blood urea nitrogen(BUN)-             5-25                   mg/dl
• Creatinine-                                       0.3-1.4               mg/dl
• Uric acid-                                         2.5-7.0                mg/dl
• Kidney biopsy.
• Ultrasonography.
• Ivp( intravenous pyelogram)

According to ayurveda we diagnose the disease - Asthavidh pariksha( set of 8 examination procedure)

• -Nadi pariksha- by palpating the pulse rate of the patient.
• -Mutra pariksha- by examining the urine of the patient.
• -Mal pariksha- by stool examination.
• -Jivha pariksha- by examining the tongue whether coated or not.
• -Shabad pariksha- by observing the natural sounds within the body like intestinal sound (peristalsis)
• -Sparsh pariksha- by observing the patient skin texture whether it is cool, wet or dry.
• -Drik pariksha- when physician inspect patient symptoms through his/her eyes.

Trividh pariksha( set of 3 examination)

1. Darshan( diagnosis is made by visual examination of the symptoms)
2. sparshan( physician use tactile examination to evaluate whether skin is cold/hot.
3. Prashan( physician ask direct question form the patient)

Management

• In allopathy- main treatment modality use by them in renal failure is – Dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis).

With ayurveda-it offers various herbal & natural formulations that will help you in preventing complications of kidney failure as it goes on the root level of disease. It focuses on doing prakriti analysis of each patient, and then uses medication that will suit the individual prakriti.

• Our acharya explains certain BEST dravyas known as “Agray dravya”
• To treat retention of urine (mutrakrich) and vitiated vata  dosha-

Gokshur( Tribulus terrestries) is the best herbal drug mentioned in our text.

• Planet ayurveda is a leading herbal manufacturing unit serving the mankind with their 100% organic products free from preservatives and chemical agents, made under the supervision of ayurveda experts. They offer various herbal formulations to be used in kidney failure like conditions. Some of them are as follows:

(A).Revive kidney pack for advance stage- it is a beautifully blend pack that works as miracle in patients suffering from kidney failure or any other renal disease.

1. Varunadi Vati

• INGREDIENTS: Guggul( commiphora mukul), gokshura( Tribulus terrestris), varun( Crataeva nurvala), punarnava( Boerhavia diffusa).
• It helps in relieving pain, keeps kidney functioning healthy and regular. So  is a good choice in every renal problem.

DOSAGE: 2 Tablets, thrice daily after meals.

2. Mutrakrichantak Churna

• INGREDIENTS: Gokshur(Tribulus terrestris), Bhumi Amla(Phyllanthus niruri), Varun (Crateva nurvala) etc.
•  Herbs present in this churan works on balancing tridosha( elevated energies), also good for renal functioning so assist in  prevention of deterioration of kidney failure.

DOSAGE: 1 Teaspoonful twice daily with water

3. Rencure Formula

• INGREDIENTS:  Punarnava(Boerrhavia diffusa), varun( crataeva nurvula), palaash( Butea monoperma), kasni( Cichorium intybus), etc.
• These herbs are tridoshhar( maintain tridosha imbalance) as they have madhur(seet), tikta(bitter),kashaya(astringent) taste that reduce pita dosha also are ushan( hot potency) so decrease kapha-vata dosha.

DOSAGE: 2 Cap, twice daily after meals.

4. Nephralka Capsules

• INGREDIENTS: Mooli stava (Raphanus sativus), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) , Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri) etc.
• Herbs present in this aid in balancing water constitution of the body, so keeps kidney functions adequate & proper.

DOSAGE: 1 Capsule, twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. Punarnava Capsules

• INGREDIENTS:Punarnava capsules made with natural extract of Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa).
• It helps to maintain healthy creatinine, urea and hemoglobin level thus supports patient with kidney failure very well.

DOSAGE: 2 Capsules, twice daily with plain water after meals.

6. Indian Echimacea

• INGREDIENTS: kalmegha/ bhunimab(andrographis paniculata)
• It has properties like pita sarak( releases pita dosha from the body), rakta shodhak( blood purification).
• Help in maintaining the immune system, support overall health & will provide strength to the patient body in kidney failure.

DOSAGE: 1 Capsule, twice daily with lukewarm water after meals.

7. Phyllanthus Niruri

• INGREDIENTS: Bhumi amla(Phyllanthus niruri )
• It posses sheeta virya( cold potency) best suited for lowering the vitiated pitta dosha, also is a hypotensive herb( lowers blood pressure) & help nephrons(structural & functional unit of kidney) to work properly.

DOSAGE:- 1 Cap. twice daily with plain water after meals.

CONCLUSION

• Now we can conclude that with Ayurvedic herbs can prevent the complication of kidney failure, if we consume herbal formulation in adequate amount as guided by physician along with proper dietary regime.
• So you can choose “PLANET AYURVEDA” for this. It is a leading manufacturing unit serving the mankind with a goal of ‘’HEALTH WITH HERBS & HOLISTIC APPROACH”. It has a team of Ayurveda experts who are giving their best to serve the mankind through traditional approach.

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