Maharasnadi guggulu BD ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULE BD DASHAMOOLA ARISTHA 20 ML+ 20 ML =WATER CHECK BLOOD SUGAR AND VIT B12
Internal Medicines 1 Maharasnadi Kashayam – 20 ml + 60 ml warm water morning empty stomach & night 2 Balarishta – 25 ml + 50 ml water after dinner 3 Yogaraja Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after meals 4 Ashwagandha Churna – 3 gm night with warm milk 5 Tab Shallaki 1 Tablet twice daily after food
External Applications (Daily) 1 Warm Bala-Ashwagandha + Dhanwantaram Taila (1:1) leg & foot massage → 15 min → hot water bag fomentation → morning + night 2 Padabhyanga with Pinda Taila nightly → wear thick cotton socks after
Diet Moong khichdi + 2 tsp ghee + ginger daily Warm milk 200 ml + 1 tsp ghee night 4 soaked almonds + 2 dates + banana daily Avoid cold water/food completely
Lifestyle Keep legs covered with woollen socks even indoors No barefoot walking, no cold floor contact Gentle leg elevation 20 min twice daily Sleep 9:30 PM – 5:30 AM
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Hello You concern is quite clear to me. At 78 years, recurrent leg numbness while standing is very typical but don’t worry we are here to help you out 😊
✅AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR CONDITION
👉 Peripheral Neuropathy ( Vata Vyadhi) Your numbness is from: Impaired nerve conduction Destruction and atrophy of nerve pathways Impaired blood supply to the lower limbs Age-related Vata aggravation
It is because Vata naturally increases after 60 years of age. Vata affects: Nerves - numbness Muscles - weakness on standing
So both problems have one root cause: Vata imbalance + degeneration.
✅ AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
👉Peripheral Neuropathy (Numbness in Legs)
Internal Medicines (very safe):
1. Ashwagandha tablet – 1 tablet twice daily 2. Palsineuron – 1 tablet twice daily 3 MahaVata Vidhvansan Ras– 1 tablet at night after food
These make better: Nerve strength Circulation Tingling, numbness Muscle support
👉External Treatments (most effective)
–Mahanarayan Taila Heat the oil and apply it to: Feet, Calves, Knees and Lower back Massage gently for 10 minutes daily. This helps nerve conduction and joint lubrication to be normal again.
–Warm foot bath (daily) Put feet in warm water + 1 teaspoon rock salt for 10 minutes. This opens the blood vessels and reduces the numbness right away.
✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION (Very Important)
👉Foods to Eat (Vata-reducing) Warm soups Khichdi with ghee Cooked vegetables Turmeric + black pepper milk Sesame seeds Nuts soaked overnight Moong dal
❌Foods to avoid Cold foods Dry snacks Curd at night Too much tea/coffee Long gaps between meals
Exercise Due to aged: Chair-supported walking Leg lifting while sitting Ankle rotations Quadriceps strengthening exercises Even 10 minutes daily works knee pain quite a lot.
✅ Quick Relief Tips
For Numbness Warm oil massage to the feet before sleeping Keep legs warm (don’t allow cold floors) Sleep with a pillow under the knees
Your situation is manageable, and with the right Vata-reducing therapies, nerve tonics, you could get back your strength and numbness and pain would be reduced to a great extent.
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Do not worry start on Mahayograja guggulu Peedantaka vati Vishatinduka vati All 3 tablets twice daily after food Ashwagandha churna 1/2 tsp with warm milk at night Once check your VIT B12 and VIT D
Mahanarayana taila - can be used for massaging knees
Start with Trayodashang guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Ekangvir ras 1-0-1 after food with water Cap. Ashwashila 0-0-1 at bedtime with warm milk
Apply ashwagandha oil on legs & feet
1.Ashwagandha Churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 2.Tryodashangg guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Vrihat Vatachintamani Ras 125 once daily with honey 4.Maharasnadi Kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water after meals
🧴 External Therapies (Highly Recommended) - Daily warm oil massage (Abhyanga) with Bala Taila or Mahanarayan Taila on legs and feet - Warm foot soaks with rock salt and ajwain
🥗 Diet & Lifestyle Tips ✅ Eat: - Warm, soft, nourishing foods: khichdi, ghee, moong dal, root vegetables - Cow’s milk with turmeric or Ashwagandha at night - Soaked almonds, sesame seeds, dates
❌ Avoid: - Cold, dry, or raw foods - Excess tea/coffee, sour curd, and fermented items - Exposure to cold wind or damp floors
🧘♂️ Gentle Practices: - Anulom Vilom pranayama - Slow leg stretches or chair yoga - Early bedtime and warm clothing for legs
Peripheral neuropathy, a condition marked by damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord, often affects the legs and feet particularly in older adults. Ayurveda views such conditions as an imbalance in doshas, particularly vata dosha, which governs the nervous system. The primary aim is soothe and balance vata while enhancing circulation and regeneration.
Diet plays a crucial role; emphasize a vata-pacifying diet. Begin with warm, cooked foods which are easy to digest. Include oils like sesame or ghee for lubrication, as they can help nourish the nervous system. Incorporate herbs like ashwagandha and turmeric into daily meals or as supplements, as they are known for their anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties. However, ensure that any supplement is okay with your existing medications.
Oiliy applications are beneficial for vata types. Regular application of warm sesame oil or medicated oils like Mahanarayan oil can help reduce numbness and pain. Gently massaging the lower limbs every morning before a warm bath can enhance circulation and provide relief. Abhyanga, or self-massage, can be a daily ritual. Try gentle stretches or yoga postures, such as pavanmuktasana or Vajrasana, that are not strenuous but improve limb flexibility and circulation.
Consider herbal decoctions or infusions, such as Dashamoola or Guduchi, known to support nerve health. Consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner can help tailor these to your specific needs. Lifestyle adjustments are also vital. Rest is important, but also certain level of activity is necessary for improving circulation – short, slow walks may be beneficial. Ensure warmth, as cold aggravates vata.
Avoid excessive caffeine or stimulants, as they can exacerbate vata imbalance. Implement strict routines for meals and sleep, they are sacrosanct for balancing vata. If pain or symptoms worsen, particularly if the neuropathy affects mobility or causes severe discomfort, consult healthcare providers for comprehensive assessment and treatment options. This will ensure a balance between modern and Ayurvedic approaches for optimized care and well-being.
Some regime you should follow
✔️Do’s:✔️ Eat freshly cooked food. Chew an inch of fresh ginger half an before meal. Eat only fruit vegetables. Limit dairy products (stop if possible)
🧘♀️Yoga🧘♀️ Virabhadrasana Trikonasana Vrukshasan Prasavkonasan Bhujangasan Balasan Shavana
🧘♀️Pranayam🧘♀️ Anulom Vilom Bhastrika Kapalbhati
❌Dont’s:❌ Sitting directly under a fan or right in front of the A.C Oily, spicy, processed food. Packed food products. Sour and fermented items. Bakery items. Fried food products. Potatoes.
💊Medication💊
Cap. Palsinuron 2 caps twice a day before food Cap. Arnopein 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Raspachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Syp. Dashmoolarishta 3 tsp twice a day before food
Tab. Shankhavati 2 tabs twice a day after food suck and eat
Castor oil 3 tsp at bed time with hot water.
Lukewarm sesame seed oil massage at night and also half an hour before bath. Use hot water for bath.
Hot fomentation.
