Correspondence Address:
DR. VRINDA PRASHANT KADU Professor & H.O.D, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved College & Research Hospital, Butibori, Nagpur
Date of Acceptance: 2021-11-16
Date of Publication:2021-12-14
Article-ID:IJIM_143_03_22 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: Nil
How To Cite This Article: Kadu V.P. A perusal on Ayurveda perspective on Hypertension and its Management. Int J Ind Med 2021;2(11):73-81
Hypertension is the most frequent illness nowadays. Hypertension affects one out of every five people. According to the World Health Organization, hypertension affects 23.10 % of men and 22.6 % of women in India over the age of 25. The major cause of hypertension in today's society is a sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits. Excessive salt consumption, alcohol use, and smoking are all variables that contribute to the development of hypertension. The Aharaja nidan, Viharaja nidan, and Manasik nidanas, which vitiate Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, are all responsible for the development of hypertension. The Ayurvedic method to treating an illness based on its Samprapti (pathogenesis) is extremely practical since it addresses three components at once, namely Ahara, Vihara, and Ausadha. Pathya-Apathya (healthy-unhealthy food and lifestyle pattern), Ahara and Vihara, Shamana and Shodhana Chikitsa can all help with hypertension. Sarpagandha churna, Ashwagandha churna, etc. have been referenced in Ayurvedic literatures. Shodhana chikitsa uses bio-cleansing techniques like Basti, Virechana Karma, and Shirodhara with medicinal solutions to assist the body eliminate impurities.
Keywords: Hypertension, Shamana chikitsa, Shodhana chikitsa, Basti, Virechana, Yoga.
