Ayurvedic Treatment for Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

ABSTRACT

Currently, various types of bacteria are responsible for different diseases. One of them is Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. This bacterium which when entered into living things can occupy any place and can affect any organ. For these types of bacteria always Ayurvedic line of treatment is the best because, in the Modern system of medicine, antibiotics are used to treat but resistance to antibiotics is the natural property of this bacterium. So, in this article, we are going to discuss about pathogen in detail along with Ayurvedic management.

INTRODUCTION

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram negative bacterium which can cause disease in animals, plants and humans too? These bacteria can be present anywhere, in soil, plants, etc. This bacterium will affect the people who have very low immunity. Mostly, it affects the organs like liver, epiglottis, kidneys, etc. Here, we will emphasize on the infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in epiglottis. Epiglottis is a flap which is present in front of the trachea and allows the flow of air and food by covering the windpipe or esophagus. Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria causes inflammation of epiglottis called epiglottitis and hence develops various issues related to swallowing and throat infection, etc.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA

This disease is categorized under “Kantha Roga’. Where, Agantuja Karana’s (bacteria) are responsible for this. This Agantuja Karna vitiates the Tridoshas in our body and gets localized in the throat area particularly in epiglottis and causes infection and develops swelling along with other symptoms.

CAUSES

The cause is clearly mentioned is a rod shaped, gram negative bacterium – Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA?

As discussed it can show its effects on the whole body but when it affects epiglottis, it will develop the following symptoms. These symptoms may appear after some days of infection.

• Throat pain
• Redness
• Swollen cervical lymph nodes
• Fever
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Sputum production
• Drooling of saliva
• Irritation
• Harsh voice
• Difficulty to chew food
• Reduced digestion power so may complain of indigestion, bloating and other gastric issues.
• It may be associated with cough and cold.

TREATMENT ASPECT AS PER AYURVEDA

These kinds of diseases are well managed because Ayurveda works on root cause. It helps to kill the root cause and averts the chances of recurrence of the disease. Planet Ayurveda is dealing with such diseases by strictly following the principles of Ayurveda where it takes help of its own prepared formulations which are 100% pure and contain standardized extracts in them. The main importance of using Ayurvedic medicines in such diseases is that bacteria will not become resistant to them. Because a single herb can be modified into various forms and with multiple combinations it can be used. For this disease Planet Ayurveda offers its best, let’s discuss those medicines in detail.

• Septrin Tablets
• Arjun saar
• Acidoplan syrup
• Mahashankh vati
• Kaas-har Churna

1. Septrin Tablets

This is a potent medicine which contains the following herbs Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum) and Maricha (Piper nigrum). These herbs have antibacterial and analgesic properties and have potency to kill the bacteria. They help to reduce the inflammation and infection of the throat.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with normal water, after meals.

2. Arjun Saar

This liquid extract contains pure and standardized extract of herb Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). It helps to flush out bacteria and cleanses the throat and reduces the localization of bacteria hence pacifies swelling and pain.

Method of use: This liquid is used to gargle by adding equal quantity of lukewarm water in it. It’s better to gargle two times a day regularly.

3. Acidoplan Syrup

This formulation of Planet Ayurveda is composed of Patol (Trichosanthes dioica), Ghrit kumari (Aloe barbadensis), Pitta papada (Fumaria indica), Triphala, etc. These herbs help to reduce vitiated Pitta and Vata dosha in the body hence manages acidity and other related issues.

Dosage: 1-2 teaspoon twice a day.

4. Mahashankh Vati

This is a classical preparation which is used in various disorders of gastrointestinal tract. As epiglottis is also one of its parts, it helps to manage pain and gives a soothing effect in the throat and stomach. It also reduces infection.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with normal water, after meals.

5. Kaas-har Churna

This herbal powder is effective enough in case of throat infections, cough cold and other respiratory problems. This preparation is made up of vanshlochan (Bambusa arundinacea), Pippali (Piper longum), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica), etc. These herbs help to curb the infections and inflammations even soothes the tract. Even these herbs help to boost the immunity level in our body.

Dosage – ½ spoon twice daily with lukewarm water after meals.

SOME USEFUL TIPS

• During infection you must take lukewarm water.
• Can also do gargles by adding salt.
• Avoid the use of sour and spicy foods.
• Also avoid milk products especially curd and buttermilk.

CONCLUSION

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium that can affect any organ in our body like kidneys, liver, epiglottis and causes inflammation and infection in them. This bacterium also has resistance to various antibiotics so it’s difficult to manage with antibiotics but can be managed well with natural herbs. So, if you need to tackle this disease and want to get rid of these bacterial infections can use the safe herbal medicines which are totally safe instead of antibiotics with various side effects.