Mehul Raval
Himalaya University, India
Title: Ayurvedic Guggulu formulations as support therapy to physiotherapy in treating neurological disorders
Biography
Biography: Mehul Raval
Abstract
Ayurveda is an ancient system medicine from India. There are various time tested formulations in ayurveda which are extremely useful in treating neurophysical disorders. There are six types of treatments off ered by Ayurveda of which we discuss Rasayana here as support therapy. It works along with physiotherapy in treating neurological disorders. Rasayana helps in promoting strength and vitality; in general it promotes general wellness and optimizes senses. One of the major benefits of Rasayana is that it treats wear and tear of the body and helps rebuilding it. Paralysis, hemiplegia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and stroke are most commonly seen besides various motor neuron diseases, inter-vertebral disc prolapse, facial paralysis, poly neuropathy and many such conditions can be treated with various Guggulu Rasayanas. Guggul or bdellium is a gum resin, produced from the stem of a small shrub (Commiphora wightii). It is mainly found in dry/arid forests of India. There are various forms of each of above herbs; for example Guggulu to be Trayodashng Guggulu, Yograj Guggulu, Maharasanadi Guggulu, and Punarnavadi Guggulu. Th ese Rasayana in combination with other herbs helps strengthening nerves, bones, joints, muscles and ligaments. Th ough Ayurveda is person specific therapy, Guggulu formulation being administered over thousands of years can be generalized; above Ayurvedic formulations of Guggulu has helped treating above conditions giving an alternate support to the patients. Th e paper describes various formulations of Guggulu and other herbs. It has been discussed in detail, their effects on patients. It concludes saying neurological conditions can be treated with help of Guggulu Rasayana.