Ayurveda & AIDS
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AIDS- MODERN CONCEPT 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, giving HIV its characteristic appearance.
On entering the white blood cells known as CD 4 cells, HIV produces 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 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.
People infected with HIV may take 7 - 10 years to develop AIDS.
The disease is caused by 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 Rasa(plasma), Rakta (blood cells),Mansa ( muscular tissue),
Meda (adipose tissue), Asthi (bony tissue), Majja (bone marrow)
and the Shukra (reproductive tissue). thus resulting into the disease.
The major symptoms are: TREATMENT OF AIDS ACCORDING TO AYURVEDIC SYSTEM:
The first step to stem the disease is to ensure a good and healthy atmosphere for the patient. He should be surrounded by well meaning friends and relatives who must affirm that the disease state is totally curable. Nothing negative should be discussed before the patient. Initially, the patient is given tonics and rejuvenators (Rasayanas) to boost immunity levels and to strengthen the system and stimulate appetite.
After gaining some strength, shodhana (elimination) techniques are used to expel toxins from the body through enemas, purgation and emesis. The medications administered at this stage are not hard or drastic, but soft, ghee-based so that the patient withstands them with ease.
Secondly the blood is purified with appropriate medications. Liver corrective measures also play an important role.
A strengthening diet along with medicated ghee preparations and soups is recommended. But spicy, oily and acidic foods are to be avoided. A little alcohol is recommended as anupana (carrier) to aid the digestive process, and also remove blockages in the flow of Rasadi dhatus, i.e. srothorodha.
Patient is advised to do regular exercise. If the patient is incapable of exercising or running due to weakness, then steaming (swedanam) is also recommended. reason behind this is 'Heated blood is said to weaken, and even destroy, the virus in some cases'.
Experience has shown that certain herbo-mineral compounds prepared as per the formulae prescribed by sages like Agasthya, Charaka, Sarangadhara and others for the treatment of Kshaya have brought about significant results in improving the condition of AIDS patients. The Rasayana and Vajikara effects of the these medicines are good for the patients.
Some of the propritery ayurvedic medicines achieving good improvement in the quality of life of patients include 'Chyavanprash', 'Raktavardhak' for Immunity building and 'Sookshma triphla tabs' to keep awaythe the infection.
CHYAVANPRASH:
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.
We have made available' Chyavan prash' at the 'Ayurvedic Drug store' on our website. Other useful drugs include - Shatavari -used as 'Shatavari kalpa', Guduchi(Tinospora cordifolia), Kalmegh(Andrographis paniculata) etc.
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