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DECODING PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE: INSIGHTS FROM AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVES AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

Dr. Amrutha Jayan*

Abstract

Introduction: In this modern era, Peripheral Vascular Diseases (PVDs) have become very common due to the deranged lifestyle like unhealthy dietary practices, sedentary lifestyle and various mental factors like stress etc. Among the PVDs, Buerger’s disease, Atherosclerosis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, Varicose veins, and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) hamper the blood circulation in limbs leading to various health consequences. The view of these diseases in Ayurvedic perspective shows vitiation of Vata and Rakta doshas and can be corelated to the conditions like Vatarakta, Rakta Avrita Vata, and Siragata Vata. Materials and Methods: This article explores PVD through the lens of Ayurveda and the preventive, promotive as well as therapeutic approaches based on classical Ayurvedic texts such as the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya in align with modern medicine insights. Results: Key Ayurvedic interventions discussed here include Nidana Parivarjana (avoiding causative factors), Samshamana (palliative measures), Samshodhana (cleansing therapies), Raktamokshana (blood-letting), Bahirparimarjana (external thrrapies), Adravyabhoota Chikitsa (non-pharmacological therapies), Rasayana (rejuvenation) and Yoga. Unlike conventional medicine, which uses medications, surgery and lifestyle corrections, Ayurveda offers a unique holistic approach through detoxification, improvising circulation, the non obstruction of subtle channels (srotas)in body and personalized care. Conclusion: The integrative way of approach adopted here aims at overcoming the root causes of vascular diseases along with maintenance of long-term vascular health. At the same time, it complements modern methods of treatment for better results.

Keywords: Arterial diseases, Peripheral Vascular Disease, PVD, Siragranthi, Vatarakta, Venous diseases.