Home remedies for Heart Disease

Valvular Heart Disease Treatment in Parijatak Ayurveda

The heart has 4 types of valve mitral valve and pulmonary valve. Mitral flow between atria & ventricle i.e. upper & lower chamber of heart while pulmonary valve controls flow of blood from the heart to lungs & aortic valve control blood flow between heart & aorta.

The damage or defect in any valve leads to disease commonly known a valve heart disease.

Valves prevents back flow of blood from one chamber to other it also responsible for the proper flow of blood in the proper direction with the proper force.

Ventricular heart disease occurs due to aging. It may be congenital means present since birth. In this disease, valves become so hard & narrow that can cause incomplete opening and closure of the valve.

Due to incomplete closure of valve blood leak back into the chamber which previously exited & stenosed valve  responsible for the back force of blood in the adjucent  chamber.

This leads to muscle enlargement & thinking which cause loss of elasticity  & efficiency of heart muscles.in addition in some cases, blood pooling in the chambers of heart has a greater tendency to clot, increasing the risk of stroke or pulmonary embolism.

Initially, It is asymptomatic but as days go on it become server & leads to congestive heart failure.

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Symptoms –

• Shortness of breath
• Chest  pain,  palpitation
• Swelling in feet, ankles, abdomen
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Rapid weight gain
• Fever

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Causes –

• Age factor
• Congenital
• Bacterial endocarditis
• Rheumatic fever
• Atherosclerosis
• Rheumatic arthritis
• Radiation therapy
• Smoking

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Ayurvedic Remedies

• Arjuna saar- it  nourishes the  heart muscles, also improve the pumping capacity of heart it is also maintain the blood pressure & cholesterol level.
• Rason – it help in maintain   triglyceride level in blood also reduces chest  pain .
• Amla – help in nourishment of connective tissue & tendons present in heart in also known as hrudya drug .
• Guduchi- it is rasayam dravya  it pacify vata dosha it also help in pumping action of heart by purification of blood.
• Guggal – help in maintain cholesterol level also reduce the calcification.

Therapies

• Like – hurdy dhara done with medicated decoction or oil it provide strange to heart muscles. It also provide nourishments to tissues.
• Hurdy basti – done with medicated oil. It reduce chest pain it also support to heart muscles & tendons.
• Basti-done with medicated oil and decoction. it improves pumping activity of heart. It also cause internal oleation of heart muscles.

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HOW TO TREAT ISCHAEMIC HEART DISEASE

Cure Ischaemic Heart Disease in Parijatak Ayurveda

Ischaemic means reduce blood supply. Ischaemic heart disease means to reduce blood supply to heart muscles. Coronary arteries are the main supplier of blood to heart muscles. Mainly ischemic heart disease is caused by aero sclerosis means deposition of cholesterol into arteries leads to reduce blood supply to heart muscles causes narrowing of arteries. results in the death of heart muscles, tissues resulting in heart failure or heart attack.

We know that heart is main organ present in the body who only one supply of blood to all other organs. any defect in heart immediately affects the supply of oxygen to vital organs like kidney, liver, brain, leads to the death of tissue in that organ and then after the failure of that organ.

Causes-

• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Stress
• Hereditary factors
• Lack of exercise
• Overweight

Symptoms-

• Pain in chest, neck, arm and shoulder region
• Dyspnoea
• Sweating
• Swelling of extremities
• Headache
• Cough
• Fatigue

Treatment –

• Beta blockers- like propranolol, atenolol, timolol
• Organic nitrates like isosorbide dinitrates isosorbide mononitrates
• Calcium channel blockers like amlodipine, nifedipine
• Statins like Atorvastatin, Ruvuastatin
• Aspirin

Prevention-

• Healthy diet
• Regular exercise
• Avoid Smoking
• Maintainance of weight
• Yoga and meditation

Ayurvedic Concept-

The heart is mulsthan of rasavah strotas  rasa dhatu is formed from gastric juice. Vitiated rasa dhatu go into the heart and leads to blockages of small channels result in IHD.

Rasa dhatu is vitiated by mandagni, improper digestion, overeating and mental stress and tension.

The heart is also the site of sadhatc pitta  sadhak pitta is responsible for knowledge intelligence and self-consciousness. Avalmbaka kapha also sited in chest is responsible for intake strength and by the power of essence of food. It provides nourishment and lubrication of tissues.

Prana vayu is responsible for Rasa – rakta sanhanam means blood circulation. Hence when we thought about heart disease we all first think about all above dhatus also.

Treatment-

•  Ayurvedic treatment provide restoring of digestion to prevent formation of amma i.e toxins in body
•  Cleansing of strotras channels
• Toning and strengthening of heart muscles
• Nourishment of tissues and cells of rejuvenation
• Relaxation of mind

Ayurvedic medicines recommended are-

• Arjuna – It has many cardio vascular properties, antioxidant and reduces cholestrol level.
• Punarnava – It acts as a diuretic . it reduces swelling and fluid overload of heart.
• Dalchini- It acts as vasodilator it also reduces cholesterol level.
• Ashwagandha – It has anti-inflammatory and anti tumor property. Ashwagandha provides strength to heart muscles and promotes the health of the heart.
• Shankhapushpi – It relieves stress and tension. It has antioxidant properties.
• Rason – Prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol and liver from producing excess fat and cholesterol.

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