An Ayurvedic management of Hypertension through Herbo-Mineral Formulations : A Case Study

  • Rohit Kumar Ray Post Graduate 1st Year Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurvedic College, Patna, Bihar, India.
  • Santosh Kumar Post Graduate 2nd Year Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurvedic College, Patna, Bihar, India.
  • Sujeet Kumar Asstistant Professor and Guide, Department of Kayachikitsa, Government Ayurvedic College, Patna, Bihar, India.
Keywords: Hypertension, Raktagata Vata, Akik Bhasma

Abstract

Ayurveda is a Science of health and a holistic approach to prevent and treat illness by maintaining balance in the body and mind through diet, life style and herbal remedies. Ayurveda traces the root cause of the disease and tries to eradicate it. Hypertension is a common problem affecting approximately 1.28 billion adults worldwide and it is increasing day by day. In Ayurveda, Hypertension can be related to Rakta Gata Vata and can be understand by Avarana theory of Ayurveda. Mandagni also precipitate the elevation of blood pressure through Ama formation and obstruction of channels (Srotas) and Sedentary lifestyle & improper food habits increases the chances of Hypertension. In modern medicine, there is no permanent cure for Hypertension and treatment of Hypertension is still unsatisfactory in modern medicine as the use of medicine has many side effects and may lead to medicine dependency. Stress enhances the blood pressure through sympathetic nervous system and also increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious health conditions. Hypertension is a life style disorder and more susceptible to obese person. Ayurveda is a boon to manage Hypertension patients by holistic approach through herbo mineral drugs and lifestyle modification along with yoga and meditation. This study is about the management of Hypertension through some herbo-mineral formulations along with lifestyle modification.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.9.7.45
Published: 2024-09-29
How to Cite
Rohit Kumar Ray, Santosh Kumar, & Sujeet Kumar. (2024). An Ayurvedic management of Hypertension through Herbo-Mineral Formulations : A Case Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 9(7), 289 - 292. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.7.45
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