AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON HYPERTENSION AND ITS TREATMENT
Abstract
Hypertension is currently the most common illness, affecting one in every five individuals. According to the World Health Organization, in India, hypertension affects 23.10 percent of men and 22.6 percent of women over the age of 25. Sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits are the primary causes of hypertension in our society. Factors such as excessive salt consumption, alcohol use, and smoking contribute to its development. Ayurveda recognizes three components responsible for hypertension: Aharaja nidan, Viharaja nidan, and Manasik nidanas, which disturb Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Ayurvedic treatment approaches based on Samprapti (pathogenesis) effectively address all three components simultaneously, including Ahara (diet), Vihara (lifestyle), and Ausadha (medications). Pathya-Apathya (healthy-unhealthy food and lifestyle patterns), Ahara and Vihara modifications, Shamana (pacifying) and Shodhana (cleansing) therapies can aid in managing hypertension. Ayurvedic literature mentions the use of Sarpagandha churna, Ashwagandha churna, and other remedies. Shodhana chikitsa employs bio-cleansing techniques like Basti, Virechana Karma, and Shirodhara with medicinal solutions to eliminate impurities from the body.
Key-words – Hypertension, Shamana chikitsa, Shodhana chikitsa, Basti, Virechana, Yoga.References
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