Arshas (Piles / Haemorrhoids) according to Ayurveda means “That which causes agony and torture us like an enemy” Only those who suffer from this disease will be able to appreciate and accept the meaning as defined by Ayurveda
Chiruvilvadi Kashayam
Chiruvilvadi Kashayam is a simple herbal formulation, but on the other hand is highly effective in getting rid of haemorrhoids / piles (Arshas)
Reference:
- Sahasrayogam
Ingredients:
- Chiruvilva – Holoptelia integrifolia
- Punarnava – Boerhavia diffusa
- Vahni/Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica
- Kana/Pippali – Piper longum
- Nagara – Zingiber officinale
Available form:
- Kashayam / Kwatham – Herbal decoction
Dose:
- 10-15ml mixed with 30-45ml of warm water on empty stomach preferably before food, twice or thrice daily or as directed by a qualified and experienced Ayurvedic Doctor
Indications:
Chiruvilvadi Kashayam is effectively used in combating the below said conditions –
- Arshas – Haemorrhoids / Piles
- Koshtabaddata – Constipation (Kashayam acts as a mild laxative)
- Deepana – Appetizer
- Bhagandara – Fistula
Disclaimer:
- Self medication is harmful
- Medicines are not universal (all medicines do not suit everyone). Patient discrimination (Prakriti) and Disease discrimination (Vikriti) should be done by an experiencedAyurvedic doctor
- Many options of medicines are available for a particular disease condition and there may be something else which suits you better. Other medications which are disease and condition specific may be suggested by yourAyurvedic doctor after the type and nature of the disease is diagnosed.
- Necessary lifestyle changes and diet protocol are mandatory for a reasonable healing to set in
- Cause of your disease needs to be identified and isolated.
- Adjuvants, co-prescriptions and treatments if required will be decided by your Ayurvedic Doctor
Prevention or interventions…when you think of handling things in a natural way…think of AYURVEDA
Pictures courtesy (with thanks):
http://www.gurukripapharma.com/include/piles.php
http://www.vishlaagrotech.com/dr-thankis-pilex-powder/
Dr Raghuram Y.S.
MD(Ay), Ayurvedic Rheumatology
Consultant Ayurvedic Physician
Speciality: Joint and Spine care
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Ph: +91-9480071422
Email: drraghuramys@gmail.com