Abstract

BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERTROPHY (BPH): A AYURVEDIC REVIEW ARTICLE

Rahul Kumar*, Rajesh Kumar Gupta and Amandeep

Abstract

Background: old age is a difficult state in itself, in this situation they have to face very physical and mental conditions. In old age, prostate is the most common problem found in men. Mostly it occurs after 40-50 years. Although it is not a Cause of Death factor, but still causes a lot of difficulty in daily routine work. In BPH infection, cancer and other diseases which related to prostate does not included. But if left untreated it can lead to very serious problems. According to ayurvedic samhita, Asthila is described as similar to BPH. Vata outbreaks which are manifested by dietary disorders and remedies, so according to its theory it not only eliminates the disease and its symptoms but also plays an important role in removing its causative factors. Conclusion: Ayurveda science deals with some basic principles, along with maintaining health, also remove the disorders of atrophy. BPH is a serious problem of old age so by the science we can control causative factor and also give patient symptomatic relief or eliminate disease permanently according to its grade. Asthila is very similar to BPH so treatment principal can be same. Shodhan and sanshaman are therapies which explain under mootragraha help to manage Beningn Prostate Hypertrophy.

Keywords: Prostate, Asthila, Ayurveda.