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Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Long-term Lymphedema
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Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Long-term Lymphedema - #42730

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Is there any medicine in Ayurveda for Lymphedema, i.e. swelling in the legs, for the last 10 years? I have tried various medicines and methods to reduce the swelling, but in vain. Is there any proper treatment for this problem?

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Minimize use of salt. Regular exercise under guidance of Physiotherapist. Tab Chandraprabha vati 2-0-2 Tab.Aluretic 1-0-1 Follow up after 2 weeks.

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1. Punarnavadi kashaya 15ml + 45ml lukewarm water twice daily half an hour before food. 2. Triphala guggulu 2-0-2 after food. 3. Triphala choornam dry massage. 4. Kottamchukkadi tailam for external application after dry massage.

First 3 days do noly dry massage for 20 minutes. After 3 days along with dry massage for 10 minutes apply oil for 7 days.

Follow up after that.

Take care, Dr. Shaniba

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SARWAKALP KWATH=200GM KAYAKALP KWATH=100GM GOKRU KWATH=100GM…MIX ALL IN A JAR TAKE 1 TSP BOIL 200ML WATER TILL REDUCES 100 ML STRAIN AND TAKE EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY

SEABUCKTHRON CAPSULE 1-0-1 KYAKALP VATI 2-0-2 …EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY

PUNARNAWADI MANDOOR NIMB GHAN VATI KAISHORE GUGULU=1-1-1 TAB THRICE DAILY WITH WATER AFTER MEALS

KSHEERBALA OIL FOR UPRIGHT MASSAGE ON LEGS

ARDH HALASANA=20MIN DAILY

AVOID SALLT INTAKE EXCESSIVE/PROLONGED STANDING

CONSUKT AFTER 20 DAYS

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Lymphedema can indeed be challenging, especially when it has persisted for many years. In Ayurveda, long-term lymphedema is often associated with imbalances in the kapha dosha, which governs the body’s fluids and tissues. Here are some Ayurvedic suggestions that might be helpful for you:

1. Herbal Remedies: Herbs like Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) are known for their diuretic properties and can help reduce fluid retention. You could consider taking Punarnava in tablet or decoction form, as advised by a qualified practitioner, understanding proper dosages is crucial. Another useful herb is Guggul, which helps to mobilize stagnant fluids and support the lymphatic system.

2. Dietary Adjustments: Reducing consumption of kapha-aggravating foods is important. Minimize intake of heavy, oily, and sweet foods. Incorporating more bitter and astringent tastes through foods like leafy greens, lentils, and certain spices (like turmeric and ginger) can help balance kapha.

3. Lifestyle Modifications: Regular, gentle exercise can stimulate lymphatic flow; yoga or simple leg elevating stretches may prove beneficial. Make sure to maintain regular physical activity without straining the body.

4. Panchakarma and Therapies: Certain Ayurvedic detoxification therapies like Virechana (therapeutic purgation) or Abhyanga (oil massage) with herbs that enhance circulation might help, but they should be performed under the guidance of an experienced therapist.

5. Topical Applications: Applying warm medicated oils such as Kottamchukkadi taila might relieve swelling and discomfort. You could warm the oil slightly and massage gently before your bath.

Before starting any new treatment, always consult with a skilled Ayurvedic practitioner to personalize these suggestions further. They can assess your prakriti and the specifics of your condition to create the most appropriate plan for you. It’s also vital to stay in touch with your primary healthcare provider to monitor any changes and ensure your treatment is working safely in conjunction with other medical advice.

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