Experience has shown that certain herbo-mineral compounds prepared as per the formulae prescribed by sages of yore like Agasthya, Charaka, Sarangadhara and others for the treatment of Kshaya have brought about significant results in improving the conditions Aids patients. The Rasayana and Vajikara effects of the said medicines have done much good to the patients. Case studies of a few cases are given below.
Monday, March 2, 2009
HIV
The virus that causes ‘ Aids HIV belongs to a family of viruses known as retroviruses. HIV looks like a rolled up porcupine. It contain two snakes like single strands of RNA along with reverse transcripts firmly wrapped up in a core, which resembles a core with a dimple at its base. This core is protected by a spherical shell of protein which, inturn is encapsulated by an envelope which has a knob like protein sticking out of its surface, giving HIV its characteristic appearance.
On entering the white blood cells known as CD 4 cells, HIV sheds its coats to expose its true colors deadly genetic machinery which masterminds the production of its own DNA and sees to it that this gets inserted into the DNA of the host cell. The viral DNA has enough power and information to direct the destiny of the cell. It can force the cell to manufacture raw material, which if it so desires, can give rise to several new copies of HIV. However due to certain trigger and regulatory mechanisms, the viral DNA lies dormant in the host cell for several years before it begins to do the damage. By virtue of its slow action, HIV is classified under a subgroup of retroviruses called lento viruses (lentos – slow). AIDS
People infected with HIV may take 7 – 10 years to develop AIDS. AIDS is an acronym for the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is not a single disease but it is a syndrome- a set of diseases, which results from the destruction of the body’s defenses by human immune deficiency virus, HIV.
AIDS IN AYURVEDA:
According to Ayurveda the AIDS disease may be correlated with KSHAYA. The Symptoms and causative factors and treatment for the latter are found mentioned in many ancient Ayurvedic tests like, Vaidyachintamani Charaka Samhitha, Bhavaprakasha and Chakradatta etc.,
The disease is caused because the dominant kapha dosha along with the other doshas tends to block the path for the flow of rasadi dhatus in their respective locations thus resulting in the deterioration of saptha dhatu Rasas (Chile including lymph), Rakta (Hemoglobin factor in the blood ). Mamsa (Muscle tissue), Medas (fat tissue), Majji (Bone marrow), shukra (Sperm in male and ova in female), thus resulting into the disease. Symptoms mostly noticed in this disease are prolonged fever, diarrhea, cough, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, weight loss, emaciation etc.,
PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDA:
According to Ayurveda, nothing in this universe is devoid of pancha maha bhootas (Five Elements) they are:
- Prithi\vi (earth)
- Jala (Water)
- Teja (Fire)
- Vayu (Air)
- Aakasha (ether)
According to Ayurveda the five maha bhootas are explained in terms of tridosha, sapta dhatu , trimala, the fundamental affluent. In a perfect and healthy state of the body doshas, dhatoos, malas, are being kept in a dynamic state of equilibrium to maintain the positive health. Any disturbance in their relative performance in the body will lead to disease.
NEED OF RASAYANA:
Among the four stages of life, youth is the most important stage of one’s life. As the age advances the strength to fight all odds including diseases comes down drastically. One of the reason for such a state is improper way of nutrition. Besides, a person who is after worldly pleasures falls prey to them and loses an important element namely "shukra" (vital fluid). The loss of this is said to lead to low immunity resulting in a state of fragile health prone to get afflicted with diseases. In order to overcome this situation the rejuvenation concept that is the "Rasayana Chikitsa" has been stressed in Ayurveda. By the use of Rasayana one will be free from premature senility, debility, and disease, and is enabled to lead a long and healthy life. It has been mentioned that saga Chyawana has successfully overcome the effects of premature senility with the use of Rasayana. Rasayana therapy promotes strength, modulates immunity against diseases, there by achieving the goal of prolongation of life in general. Another important health promoter is vajikarana, which improves the body strength and also nutritional status in general and also sex vigor.
HIV / AIDS - Herbal Cure
INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA:
The origin of Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine can be traced back over 6000 years. Ayurveda means the science or knowledge of life.
Ayurveda, the science of life, for its medicines depends largely on plant kingdom and minerals and also some animal derivatives especially milk and milk products, honey, urine etc., Medicinal plants are used individually as well as in combination and also with minerals the latter being called herbo mineral compounds.
The first chapter in CHARAKA SAMHITHA starts with the exposition on long life (DEERGANJIVITIYA). It is quoted that the sage Bharadwaja who went to heaven to learn this knowledge achieved success in enjoying healthy and long life and taught this knowledge (Ayurveda) to others on the earth to overcome the problems of concerning the four pursuits of human values (purusharthas).
CHYAVANPRASH:
An example of an Ayurvedic remedy which may be of use in the treatment of persons diagnosed with AIDS is 'Chyavanprash'. 'Chyavanprash' is most useful and most popular rejuvenator tonic(Rasayana) of Ayurveda.
This is an Ayurvedic herbal formula which increases ojas, and restores the digestive, eliminative, respiratory and sexual systems. It is frequently employed in wasting conditions where it has been clinically shown to improve health and assist with weight gain. The main ingredient in Chyavanprash is 'Amalaki'- the Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis), which has the highest yield of natural source vitamin C, with 3000 mg per fruit. It is also a rich source of naturally occurring anti-oxidants including bioflavonoids, vitamin B-complex and carotenes (vitamin A). Studies suggest that this berry possesses antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties. It assists digestion, lowers high blood pressure and lowers blood cholesterol. Clinical research has shown that it accelerates repair of muscle and skin and enhances natural anti-inflammatory substances. Chayvanprash also contains about 35 others herbs which amplify and augment the effects of its main ingredient; such a powerful formulation may indeed be helpful in the treatment of persons who have been diagnosed with AIDS.
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