Abstract

HOLISTIC AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO HYPERTENSION PREVENTION AND CARE

Dr. Abhishek Uniyal*, Dr. Deepti Sharma, Dr. Vivek Singh, Dr. Shaveta Sawhney

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Abstract

The ancient Indian medical system known as Ayurveda has drawn more and more interest due to its potential for treating chronic illnesses. Herbal medicines, dietary changes, and holistic methods are prioritized in traditional Ayurvedic procedures to treat the underlying causes of illnesses. At present, hypertension is the most prevalent lifestyle-related illness. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the most significant risk factor that can be changed to reduce the risk of all types of illnesses and deaths. Worldwide, high blood pressure is a major factor in early death and can result in severe health issues like CAD, CHF, peripheral artery disease, stroke, renal failure, and mortality. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a long-term medical condition that can often have no symptoms, where the pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries is higher than normal. Less than half of people with high BP are aware of their condition, and many are unfamiliar with the current treatment options that are successful in controlling HTN when used over a long period. Their unwanted complications can be fatal. Modern medications for high blood pressure have many side effects and are often not well-received, which can result in patients not following through with their treatment, changing medications, or stopping treatment altogether. HTN is not directly described in Ayurveda, but can be correlated with Raktagata Vata and is considered a Tridoshaja Vyadhi based on similarities in its pathogenesis and clinical presentation. Ayurvedic treatment for hypertension focuses on balancing all three doshas with the help of Ayurvedic panchakarma therapies and a wide range of miraculous drugs like Brahmi, Pushkarmoola, Jyotishamati, Sarpagandha, Saunf, Jatamansi, etc, which are safe and also cost-effective.

Keywords: High Blood Pressure, CAD, CHF, Raktagata Vata, Brahmi, Jatamansi, Hypertension.