VARICOSITY OF VEINS AND ITS TREATMENT IS BETTER WITH AYURVEDA by traditional methods & YOGIC SCIENCE

 Varicose veins cannot be permanently cured, but we can maintain  with proper precautions good health of veins and proper circulation all over body. . by earlier approach....the condition that causes them                                          

Ayurvedic references   ...     ...From Sushruta Samhita (Nidana Sthana)

Sanskrit Shloka

वातप्रकोपात् सिराः संकुच्य विस्तारिताश्च भवन्ति ।

तासां ग्रन्थिरिवोत्थानं सिराग्रन्थिरिति स्मृतम् ॥

Meaning

Due to aggravation of Vata, veins become dilated, twisted and raised, forming nodular swelling called Siragranthi.   

This description closely resembles varicose veins.  .....From Sushruta Samhita (Sharira Sthana 7)

Sanskrit

सिराणां विकृतिर्वातात् संकोचो विस्तार एव च ।

Meaning

Vitiated Vata causes constriction and dilation of veins, producing abnormal venous conditions.   From Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthana 24)

Sanskrit

दुष्टं रक्तं हि देहस्य विकारान् बहुधा करोत् ।

Meaning

Vitiated Rakta produces various diseases in the body including vascular disorders..   .....From Ashtanga Hridaya

Sanskrit

वायुः सर्वशरीरस्थः सिराः प्रसारयति ।

Meaning

Aggravated Vata spreads and dilates the channels including sira (veins). ....From Charaka Samhita (Chikitsa Sthana 12)

Sanskrit

वातपित्तकफैर्दुष्टं रक्तं श्लेष्मसमन्वितम् ।

शोथं जनयते देहे विशेषेण अधोभागतः ॥

Meaning

Vitiated doshas along with Rakta produce swelling especially in lower limbs, which resembles varicose vein edema.

Pain reduced in 70–80% patients

Edema reduced

Improved walking comfort

Journal Reference:

International Journal of Ayurveda Research  Modern Research Supporting Ayurveda.... help in anti-inflammatory and vascular protective effects.Vascular protective and antioxidant activity of certain drugs.        Results

Pain reduced in 70–80% patients

Edema reduced

Improved walking comfort

Journal  reference

......International Journal of Ayurveda Research

chronic venous insufficiency,  does permanent damage to the valves that control the flow of blood back to the heart and lungs.Because of long standing works, heaviness of body, improper or sedentary works  ;the valves in veins get weakened. The proper nutrition and correction of metabolic activities in body brings a new healthy body.The principals or causative factors in treatment according to ancient ayurveda helps a lot in maintaining the damage to veins. Whole system of yoga focuses on proper breathing and circulation in the body, which is essential for a healthy body and mind. Its “Science teaches about the Law of Gravitation, which pulls the energy downwards but yoga teaches about the Law of Grace that which raise the energy upwards. yoga has the power to treat your varicose veins, it has the power to help manage them. The stretching  in yoga is great for relieving the swelling and pain in  legs that varicose veins often cause

Yoga has always been stressing on the importance of the inverted asana as it improves the circulation to the upper body. Due to gravitation and ageing, there is lesser circulation to the lower body.The elasticity improving drugs in ayurveda and specific drug action on improving tone of muscle fiber is of importance.  In the same way, blood reaching down to the lower extremities does not return back to the heart properly. Blood has got to get back again,lying down.While preforming an inverted pose, like resting with the feet up against wall, gravity plays an important role in returning blood and removing the blocks in the veins.The variations of inverted and other regular asanas which stimulate the muscular movements like squeezing the calf muscles,  a great sequence for yoga therapy for varicose veins.  People with blood pressure   should practise with the help of a proper yoga teacher and advice of physician while performing inverted asanas.Regular practice of asanas will improve the circulation and muscle tone, which can reduce the risk of developing varicose veins or making the existing condition more chronic. Avoidance of sitting long in one position at work or while travelling,  elevation of the legs while sitting or practise inverted asanas for stabilising the circulation, changing the posture regularly to avoid stagnation of the blood in the veins is important. Proper diet with high fibre and low salt and keep the body  weight in control, Vitamin C supplements is known for preventing cell damage and its antioxidant properties. These properties promote collagen production as well as strengthen blood vessels. Both of these things help prevent varicose veins from worsening. Obesity or frequent hormonal fluctuations can do the varicosity of veins.Balancing  harmonal level  and dieting, exercises do good support.

 The varicose veins are quite common in women than men. In addition, pregnancy weight makes a woman more prone to varicose veins. 

Due to irregular blood supply to the heart, a varicose vein can cause long-term health complications. Precarious, Ayurveda and Yoga proves to be very effective in bringing fast relief to the symptoms of varicose veins.Tadasana, Uttanasana, Navasana, Matsyasana, Viparita Karini, Pawanmukstasana, Sarvangasana etc are helpful. 

There should be gap of at least three and half hours  to the intake of any food to stomach before doing any asana. . Tadasana asana helps  proper body posture, muscles work rigorously to maintain tadasana, it releases the stress from your limbs.  knees, thighs, and ankles become stronger when we regularly practice tadasana.

It alleviates the heaviness in the legs due to varicose veins. Tadasana improves circulation to the veins in the legs and improves balance as well. This asana also regulates the digestive, nervous and respiratory system of the body. Hence, These benefits make tadasana wonderful for overall health.All asanas shuld be done properly with proper breathing technic.     The predominance of usual  vata and kapha dosha of disease and  inheritance of doshas  is to to be corrected. Diet for proper absorption of food  values and best  suitable drugs surely controls varicosity of veins. The elasticity improving specific action of drugs and pathology behind each person study brings about miraculous success. Hope the readers see my profile and add follow. Thank you             

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