Plague is a serious bacterial infection that is caused by a bacteria named Yersiniapestis. In earlier times it was also known as black death. This bacteria is mainly found inrodents, mainly rats and fleas which feed on these rats are the main modes of transmission of the infection. Humans and other animals get this infection from the bite of the infected rat or flea.
It was called black death as this infection destroyed many civilizations of Europe in ancient times. Plague affects usually people living in rural areas of Asia, Africa, and the USA. However, as compared to medieval times, its occurrence has decreased significantly. But this is a fatal disease that if not treated on time can cause the death of the patient. There are different types of Plague, most common of them is bubonic plague which affects lymph nodes of neck, groin, and armpits. Deadliest of them affects the lungs and can spread from one person to another.
Incidences and risk of plague have decreased a lot as only a few thousands of cases come into the light, throughout the world. Some factors like overcrowded rural or semi-rural areas where there are poor hygienic conditions and bad sanitation increase the risk of plague. Veterinary doctors have also a high risk of developing this disease as they might come in contact with infected dogs or other animals during their practice.
Plague if not treated timely and properly can cause many complications like gangrene, meningitis, and death.
TYPES OF PLAGUE
1. Bubonic Plague
As said above it is the most common type of plague and as the name suggests swollen lymph nodes (buboes) isthe main sign of it. Common signs and symptoms of this disease are:
Swollen lymph nodes or buboes in neck, armpit or groin. They may be as big as the egg of chicken and are firm and painful to touch. There may also be some generalized symptoms like chills, fever, fatigue, weakness, headache and muscle aches.
2. Septicemic Plague
When the infectious bacteria grow and multiply in your bloodstream it causes septicemic plague presenting with signs and symptoms like chills, fever, pain in the abdomen, profound weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding under skin, from nose, mouth or rectum, shock and gangrene formation in toes, fingers, and nose.
3. Pneumonic Plague
As the name suggests this type of plague affects lungs and it is a rare one but the most dangerous. Pneumonic plague is communicable and can spread from one person to others through droplets during cough. Signs and symptoms include cough, hemoptysis (bloody sputum), nausea, vomiting, headache, high-grade fever, weakness and pain in the chest. It spreads with great speed and can infect the whole respiratory system within 2-3 days resulting in failure of the respiratory system and eventually shock. It is fatal if not treated timely.
HOW IS PLAGUE TRANSMITTED?
The infecting bacteria Y.pestis is found in rodents, specifically rats and sometimes in dogs. Other animals like rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, voles, and mice may be the source of infection. The Incidence of most of the cases of plague are caused by the bite of an infected animal or flea which fed on infected animals. Only the pneumonic plague in all of them is communicable and can be transmitted from person to person.
Other than a bite from an infected animal, broken skin of a person can cause infection when it comes in contact with the blood of an infected animal.
WHAT IS THE AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE OF PLAGUE?
Plague is a bacterial infection which is first manifested by swollen lymph nodes so according to Ayurveda, the Rasdhatu (lymph) is vitiated that causes lymph nodes to be swollen, firm and tender. This rasdhatu then vitiates Vayu which carries it to various parts of the body producing various signs and symptoms.
As per Ayurveda for the treatment of plague, this vitiated dhatu and Vatadosha are to be treated. Herbal remedies, dietary and lifestyle changes are used to treat plague naturally.
Planet Ayurveda, the best clinic for Ayurvedic treatment comes up with the specific herbal remedies which help to treat this disease naturally and completely. All the natural medicines are made using the best quality of herbs, under the strict supervision of Dr.Vikram Chauhan (MD - Ayurveda), an Ayurveda expert. No any chemicals, preservatives, dyes or fillers are not added in these medicines. These are purely vegetarian and not tested on animals.
Herbal Remedies For Plague
1. Immune Booster
These herbal capsules are made from grape seeds (Vitis vinifera), Go-Piyush (Bovine colostrum), Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri) and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis). All these herbs act together to boost the immunity of a person and prevent any kind of infections. Immune booster capsules clear the toxins from the body and prevent diseases. Especially respiratory diseases are checked by these herbal capsules.
Dosage- Take 2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water.
2. Aarogyavardhini Vati
Antibacterial and antioxidant properties of these herbal tablets help to prevent and treat plague. It eliminates the toxins from the body and boosts the immune system. Various amazing herbs are used in it like Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Shuddh shilajit (Purified Asphaltum), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), etc.
Dosage- Take 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water.
3. Kachnaar Guggul
It is a combination of various herbs like Kachnaar (Bauhinia variegata), Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula), Ginger (Zingiber Officinalis), etc which help to treat the swollen and tender lymph nodes or buboes in Plague. Kachnaar guggul tablets are full of herbs which have antioxidant, anti-helminthic and astringent properties. Where ever there are hard swellings, cysts or fibroids, Kachnaar works wonder.
Dosage- Take 2 tablets twice daily after meals
4. Giloy Capsules
These are the single herb capsules which are made from Giloy or Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia). Giloy capsules help to relieve fever and other generalized associated symptoms like weakness, fatigue, and headache in Plague. It also possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Dosage- 2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water.
Reference- Bhavprakash Nighantu, Guduchiyadi Varg, Shloka no. 8 and 9
Meaning- Sanskrit names of giloy are Chandrahasa, Vayastha, Mandali, and Devnirmita. Giloy is Pungent, bitter and astringent. It is also sweet and a rasayana, hot in potency which provides strength to the body, illuminates the digestive fire, balances the tridosha. It helps to treat ama, thirst, diabetes, cough, anemia, skin diseases, Vata and rakta diseases, fever, and worm infestation. Giloy also helps to treat breathing disorders, digestive diseases, urinary diseases, heart diseases, and Vata diseases.
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