Ayurvedic guggulu formulations: as support therapy to physiotherapy in treating nuerological disorders

Mehul Raval

doi:10.4172/2471-8416-C1-006

Ayurvedic guggulu formulations: as support therapy to physiotherapy in treating nuerological disorders

European Conference on Orthopedics and Osteoporosis
November 29-30 , 2018 Amsterdam , Netherlands

Mehul Raval

Ahmedabad University, India

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Clin Exp Orthop

DOI: 10.4172/2471-8416-C1-006

Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine, evolved in India. There are various time tested formulations in Ayurveda which are extreamly useful in treating nuerophysical disorders. There are six types of treatments offered by Ayurveda of which we discuss rasayana here as support therapy. It works along physiotherapy in treating nuerological disorders. Rasayana helps in promoting strength and vitality, in general it promotes general wellness and optimises senses. One of the major benifit of rasayana is that it treats wear and tear of the body and help rebuilding it. Paralysis, hemiplegia, Parkinsons, Alzheimers, stroke are most commonly seen besides various motor nueron disesases, inter-vertebral disc prolapse, facial paralysis, polyneuropathy and many such conditions can be treated with various guggulu rasayanas. Guggul, or Bdelliu is a gum resin, produced by the stem of a small shrub (commiphora wiighti). It is found in dry/arid forests of India. There are various forms of each herbs; for example guggulu to be Trayodashng guggulu, Yograj guggulu, Maharasanadi guggulu, Punarnavadi guggulu. These rasayana in combination with other herbs helps strengthning nerves, bones, joints, muscles and ligaments. Though Ayurveda is person specific therapy, guggulu formulation being administered over 1000s of years can be generalized; above Ayurvedic formulations of guggulu has helped in treating above conditions giving an alternet support to the petients. The paper describes various formulations of guggulu and other herbs. It discusses in detail, their effects on the the petients. It concludes saying neorological conditions can be treated with help of guggulu rasayan.