Ayurvedic View Of Leptomeningeal Enhancement & Its Treatment

ABSTRACT

The brain is a command point of the nervous system which enables memory, thoughts, emotions and movements by a complex task that is the highest outcome of biological evolution. Keeping a healthy brain while one’s life is the uppermost goal in running after health and longevity. As we age, the load of neurological disorders and the desire for the preservation of brain health increases. It is therefore important to recognize what brain health is and what is the purpose behind its importance. There are a lot of conditions that affect brain health among which one is leptomeningeal enhancement. About this disease we are going to discuss in this article along with its Ayurvedic management.

INTRODUCTION

Leptomeningeal enhancement is considered as the enhancement of pia mater which extends deep into subarachnoid spaces (of sulci and cisterns). This type of enhancement is generally associated with meningitis that can be viral, bacterial or fungal. The chief mechanism in this enhancement is malfunctioning of blood brain barrier except angiogenesis. The glycoproteins that are released from the bacterias lead to malfunctioning of the blood brain barrier which also allows the fluid to leak into CSF. This will lead to various symptoms related to the nervous system. Let us discuss the causes and symptoms in detail.

CAUSES OF LEPTOMENINGEAL ENHANCEMENT

Following are the causes of Leptomeningeal enhancement:

• Meningitis: Various types of meningitis included in it are pyogenic meningitis, viral meningitis, tuberculous meningitis, primary amoebic meningoencephalitis.
• Encephalitis
• Tumours: Both primary and secondary tumours are involved: Primary one is diffuse leptomeningeal glioneuronal tumour and Secondary one involves leptomeningeal carcinomatosis and meningeal melanomatosis.
• Post subarachnoid haemorrhage
• Lumbar puncture
• Neurosarcoidosis
• Post operative
• Post traumatic

SYMPTOMS OF LEPTOMENINGEAL ENHANCEMENT

The patient of leptomeningeal enhancement experiences the following symptoms:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Hearing loss
• Changes in gait
• Vision issues
• Seizures
• Back pain
• Leg pain
• Confusion
• Changes in alertness
• Changes in behavior and mood

DIAGNOSIS OF LEPTOMENINGEAL ENHANCEMENT

If you experience any of the above symptoms, you must visit your doctor on an early basis. The doctor will ask you about your medical history, past history and family history too. Then he refers you for post gadolinium fluid attenuation inversion recovery test and T2 weighted MRI.

AYURVEDIC VIEW OF LEPTOMENINGEAL ENHANCEMENT

Ayurveda is a holistic science which comes in India from more than 3000 years. There is no health condition which is not manageable by Ayurveda. As per Ayurveda there is no direct relation with leptomeningeal enhancement but we can consider this as a tridosha imbalance condition. As per Ayurveda vata vitiation is the main reason behind every neurological condition same as that for Leptomeningeal Enhancement. As enhancement occurs in this condition this is due to aggravation of kapha dosha and pitta dosha is responsible for various symptoms such as nausea vomiting, etc. so this is tridosha imbalance disease and we have to balance tridosha to manage this condition. Further we are going to discuss the herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda for managing leptomeningeal enhancement.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR LEPTOMENINGEAL ENHANCEMENT

Planet Ayurveda is an ISO and GMP certified company which formulated their own herbal and herbo-mineral remedies. These remedies are prepared under the strict guidance of M.D. Ayurveda practitioners. The preparations are free from any kind of added synthetic materials, preservatives and things like fibres, resins, starch, gums, colours, etc. The aim of Planet Ayurveda is to deal with all kinds of health concerns and to prevent all such diseases. The supplements help in promoting and maintaining the overall health of a healthy person. For managing the condition of Leptomeningeal Enhancement following remedies are suggested by Planet Ayurveda.

PRODUCTS LIST

1. NEUROGENIE CAPSULES
2. YOGENDRA RAS
3. PITTA BALANCE
4. KANCHNAAR GUGGUL
5. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN
6. NEURO PLAN SYRUP
7. MUSLI STRENGTH
8. VIKRAMPRASH

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. NEUROGENIE CAPSULES

Neurogenie Capsules by Planet Ayurveda is a herbal formulation by Planet Ayurveda. These herbal capsules consist of standardised extract of herbs such as Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). It consists of vata pacifying, antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. So this remedy prevents damage to nerve cells and restit the formation of free radicals too.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. YOGENDRA RAS

Yogendra Ras is a classical Ayurvedic formulation which has been used since ancient times for boosting the management quality of other medications. This remedy is prepared by Planet Ayurveda in tablet form and consists of ingredients such as parada (purified mercury), loha bhasma (calyx of iron), abhrak bhasma (calyx of mica) and various others. So the main purpose of adding these tablets in the management of leptomeningeal enhancement is to boost the immunity and to increase the power of other used medications.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. PITTA BALANCE

Pitta Balance is a poly herbomineral formulation prepared by Planet Ayurveda in capsule form. These capsules consist of standardized extract of ingredients such as jahar mohra pishti (classical ayurvedic formulation), akik pishti (classical ayurvedic compound), akik pishti (natural calcium compound) and some others. This herbomineral formulation consists of sheeta veerya which is highly effective in pacifying pitta dosha. By balancing pitta dosha it helps in reducing the symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. KANCHNAAR GUGGUL

Kanchnaar Guggul is a Classical Ayurvedic formulation that is formulated by Planet Ayurveda in tablet form. This remedy consists of ingredients such as kachnaar (Commiphora mukul), amalaki (Emblica officinalis), haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and various others. Kanchnaar guggul is best for pacifying kapha dosha as in leptomeningeal enhancement there is a role of kapha dosha too. So pacifying kapha dosha this remedy assists in managing the symptoms of this disease.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

Boswellia Curcumin is a capsule formulation by Planet Ayurveda which consists of standardized extract herbs shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Both these herbs are best ayurvedic antioxidants which helps in restricting the formation of free radicals in the body. As free radicals are responsible for nerve cell damage thus Boswellia Curcumin reducing these free radicals helps in preventing the nerve cell damage.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

6. NEURO PLAN SYRUP

Neuro Plan Syrup is one of the syrups by Planet Ayurveda which is especially formulated for maintaining brain health. This herbal syrup consists of ingredients such as brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), sonth (Zingiber officinale) and various others. This syrup pacifies vata dosha as well as maintains the neurological functions too. So this syrup formulation assists in managing the symptoms such as seizures, confusion, etc.

Dosage: 2 tsp twice daily with plain water after meals.

7. MUSLI STRENGTH

Musli strength is a herbal formulation by Planet Ayurveda in capsule form. These capsules consist of standardized extract of herbs such as safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) and gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). This formulation is especially formulated for providing strength to the body. As due to this brain condition the patient feels very weak so to alleviate the weakness these capsules are very helpful.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

8. VIKRAMPRASH

Vikramprash is a jelly-like herbal formulation prepared by Planet Ayurveda. This formulation consists of ingredients such as Bilva (Aegle marmelos), kashmarya (Gmelina arborea), patla (Stereospermum suaveolens) and various others. This remedy consists of rasayana (rejuvenating), balya (strengthening) as well as tridosha shamaka (pacifying) properties. All these properties support the positive management of leptomeningeal enhancement.

Dosage: 1 tsp once daily with plain water after meals.

CONCLUSION

Leptomeningeal enhancement is considered as the enhancement of pia mater which extends deep into subarachnoid spaces (of sulci and cisterns). Meningitis, encephalitis, tumors, lumbar puncture and other neurological conditions lead to this condition. The symptoms experienced by a patient include nausea, vomiting, hearing loss, confusion, seizures, etc. As per Ayurveda this condition is correlated to vata vyadhi which includes tridosha imbalance. Planet Ayurveda provides you with various remedies that are free from any kind of added preservatives and synthetic material so there is no side effect of these medications. If someone is suffering from the same, start using these remedies without worry and get your condition alleviated.