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Ayurvedic Treatment of Filariasis

What is Elephantiasis (Sheelapada)?

According to Ayurveda, Sheelapada is called elephantiasis. In Sanskrit, ‘Shlee’ means Elephant and ‘Pada’ is termed as foot. It is a disease condition where the foot appears like a ‘foot of an elephant’. Hence, it is rationally co-related with diseases like elephantiasis, paralleling ‘Sheelapada’ disorder. Ayurveda, an ancient science, emphasizes a proper and disciplined lifestyle to prevent and manage diseases.

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Causes of Elephantiasis as per Ayurveda

Some of the main causes of elephantiasis include:

• Kapha predominant food and habits (Kaphaja Ahara Vihara)
• Heavy food intake (Guru Ahara)
• Consumption of older/stagnant water (Puranodaka)
• Cold water intake (Sheetala Jala Pana)
• Residing in areas with stagnant water (Puranodaka Bhuyishta Desha)

These factors aggravate all three doshas, predominantly Kapha Dosha. The doshas accumulate in the inguinal region of the body and gradually move downward to the feet. Due to the lodging of doshas in the feet and legs, stony swelling occurs, resembling an elephant's foot. The condition can also affect the nose, eyes, genitalia, and lips.Elephantiasis is a type of filariasis.

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Types of Sheelapada / Elephantiasis

1. Vataja Sleelapada

• The swelling is black, dry, associated with severe pain, scaly eruptions, and fever without a specific reason.

"Vatajam krishna ruksham cha sphuritam tivra vedanam. Animittarujam tasya bahusho jvara eva cha."

2. Pittaja Shleepad

• The swelling is yellow, burning, with acute fever and is soft to touch.

"Pittajam peeta sankasham daaha jvaram ut mṛdu."

3. Kaphaja Shleepad

• The affected foot appears unctuous, pale or white, heavy, and stable.

"Shlaishmikam snigdha varnam cha shvetam pandu guru sthiram."

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Ayurvedic Management of Elephantiasis

General Line of Treatment

According to Ayurveda, the treatment of elephantiasis involves the following steps:

1. Fasting and cleansing the body system.
2. Application of anti-Kapha pastes on the body.
3. Sudation therapy (Swedana).
4. Oral remedies to balance Kapha dosha.
5. Use of warm medications to improve circulation and reduce swelling.

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Ayurvedic Treatment of Filariasis

Ayurveda offers herbal remedies that address the root cause of the disease. Some effective Ayurvedic medicines for filariasis include:

1. Krishadi Modaka
2. Bhoonimbadi Kadha
3. Medohara Guggulu
4. Arogyavardhini Vati
5. Kaisora Guggulu

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Medical Astrology and Filariasis

Medical astrology plays a significant role in diagnosing and treating filariasis. It helps identify planetary influences that weaken the immune system, making the body susceptible to infections. Unfavorable planetary positions may contribute to disease development.If you are looking for a medical astrologer in India, USA, or the UK, you may consult Astrologer Prashant Kapoor, who has successfully treated several cases of filariasis through a combination of Ayurveda and astrology.

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For Consultation: Contact Astrologer Prashant Kapoor for an expert analysis of your health issues using medical astrology and Ayurvedic remedies.

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