Effective Herbal Remedies for Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome

ABSTRACT

The courage to fight and win any difficult situation in life comes from a healthy heart. Heart being one of the most vital organs needs appropriate care. A healthy heart maintains proper blood circulation throughout the body. It is essential for supplying an ample amount of oxygen to all the tissues and organs of the body. Heart works in a rhythm involving electrical impulses. This is an advanced system that maintains the circulation of blood. The normal functioning of these rhythms lead to normal functioning of the body also. But in some cases, these rhythms are disturbed and cause a variety of diseases. One such condition is the bradycardia and tachycardia syndrome or the sick sinus syndrome. Let us discuss this condition in detail through the following article

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT HEART

We all know that Heart is one of the most vital organs of the body. Let us learn about a few interesting facts about the heart which are known less commonly –

1. The size of the heart is that of the size of a fist.
2. The heart can continue beating even when removed from the body.
3. The heart beats almost 115000 times each day.
4. The heart of a woman beats slightly faster than that of a male.
5. When the blood vessels are stretched out, it would extend upto 60,000 miles.
6. The youngest person ever to undergo a heart surgery was just a minute old.
7. The pacemaker was first used in 1958.
8. The smallest heart in a living creature is a fairy fly.
9. The largest heart of a mammal is found in whales.
10.  The rhythm of the heart is maintained by an electrical conduction system.

INTRODUCTION

Sick sinus syndrome is also known as bradycardia and tachycardia syndrome. The terms bradycardia and tachycardia are two different terms representing the abnormal rhythm of the heart. Bradycardia refers to a comparatively slower heart rate than normal. While tachycardia refers to an increased heart rate over 100 beats per minute. The bradycardia and tachycardia syndrome is a condition characterized by alternative slow and fast rhythms of the heart with a long pause between the heartbeats. The heartbeat is initiated in the top chamber of the heart. This area is called the heart’s pacemaker or the sinoatrial node or sinus node. An abnormality in this area causes rhythms to become abnormal and hence the name, sick sinus syndrome. Let us now discuss the causes that lead to the condition of sick sinus syndrome.

CAUSES

The cause of the sick sinus syndrome is a damage usually scar like damage in the heart muscles that hinder the electrical conduction system. The sick sinus syndrome is an uncommon condition but not a rare one. The people over the age of fifty years are highly prone to this condition. In the children, a surgery of the upper chamber of the heart makes them prone to the sick sinus syndrome. Some medicines when used for a long period of time can lead to the condition of  sick sinus syndrome. This will present various symptoms which will be described as follows.

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of the sick sinus syndrome will include the following

1. The patient complains of chest pain.
2. He/she may experience confusion or other mental changes.
3. Fatigue and dizziness is very commonly observed in the patients of  sick sinus syndrome.
4. Shortness of breath is also observed. It aggravates when the physical activity is more.
5. The patient may also experience his heart beats which are trimmed as heart palpitations.

DIAGNOSIS

The above symptoms will vary from patient to patient. So, examining just the symptoms will not be enough to prepare a confirmatory diagnosis. To solve this purpose, various tests can be performed. The heart rate must be monitored. Blood pressure must be monitored. ECG can be done. A very specific test namely intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS) is used for sick sinus syndrome. However, it is not a confirmatory diagnostic test and may also not be needed in some cases.

TREATMENT

The treatment of sick sinus syndrome according to the allopathic system will depend on your symptoms. If the person is asymptomatic, he/she may not be given any medicines. In the surgical aspect, the doctors may advise a permanent implantation of pacemaker. The graph of this disease is usually progressive i.e In simple words, it gradually worsens over time. Are there any management strategies for  sick sinus syndrome in ayurveda? How can ayurveda  help to improve the condition and what is its ayurvedic perspective? Let us learn the answer to these questions through the following content.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

The ayurvedic literature presents a very unique perspective on all of the health conditions. The texts use “Hriday rog” as an umbrella term for all heart related diseases. It presents a very elaborate explanation regarding the various types of heart diseases observed in the general public. The common etiological or causative factors of these hriday rog include excessive exercise, excessive spicy food, excess fear, excess stress, excess worry, endotoxins, suppressing the natural urges of the body, etc. These causative factors will lead to various types of hridaya roga. The patient suffering from hriday rog presents the following symptoms –

1. The complexion of the body becomes abnormal.
2. Fainting.
3. Febrile state
4. Cough, hiccups
5. Breathlessness
6. Tastelessness
7. Excess thirst
8. Vomiting
9. Anorexia, etc.

These above described symptoms are general and systemic features commonly observed in all of the patients suffering from hriday rog. The specific features will vary from patient to patient depending upon the dominance of the particular dosha. The line of treatment for the management of these hridaya roga will include stabilizing the vitiated dosha back to normal levels. The first step towards the treatment of any disease should always be nidan parivarjanam i.e. restricting the causative factors and along with it employing the suitable medicinal combinations. The ayurvedic products useful for the management of hridaya rog will be described as follows.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR BRADYCARDIA AND TACHYCARDIA SYNDROME BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda prepares medicinal formulations that contain natural herbs beneficial for the health of the body. Planet Ayurveda is providing various preparations of natural herbs which are prepared using authentic ways and provide great results in improving the condition of bradycardia and tachycardia syndrome. All the herbal products manufactured here are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colours and fillers. These products are hundred percent natural and are formulated by MD Ayurvedic doctors with deep knowledge of Ayurveda and many years of experience. The formulations are prepared strictly according to the procedures described in the samhitas (classical texts) and therefore are very effective in promoting the health of the patient and managing the diseased state effectively. The products beneficial for improving the condition of  bradycardia and tachycardia syndrome are combined in a pack namely BTS care pack by planet ayurveda. The eight products compiled in this pack will be described as follows

BTS CARE PACK

1. Curcumin Capsules
2. Giloy Capsules
3. Kaishore Guggul
4. Manjishtha Capsules
5. Navkarshik Churna
6. Brahmi Capsules
7. Arjunarisht
8. Total Heart Support

Let us learn about the above mentioned formulations in detail through the following content –

1. Curcumin Capsules

Curcumin capsules prepared by planet ayurveda contain pure herbal extract of a very beneficial ayurvedic herb haridra or turmeric (Curcuma longa). It contains numerous anti oxidant properties and improves the overall health status of the patient. The curcumin is known to possess analgesic properties also so it will help in managing various pain sensations also throughout the body. Curcumin capsules will also help in regulating the electric conduction of the heart due to its antioxidant properties.

Dose – 1 capsule two times a day after meals with warm water.

2. Giloy Capsules

Giloy capsules prepared by planet ayurveda contain pure herbal extract of an excellent ayurvedic herb giloy or guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia). It contains plenty of medicinal properties. It is an excellent immunity booster also. Giloy is known to improve the body’s disease fighting power and also rejuvenates the body cells.

Dose – 2 capsules two times a day after meals with warm water.

3. Kaishore Guggul

Kaishore guggul is a very effective ayurvedic formulation. It contains a combination of beneficial ayurvedic components such as guggul (Commiphora mukul), amalaki (Embellica officinalis), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), etc. Kaishore guggulu helps to manage the vitiation of the imbalance dosha in the body. It is useful in a variety of conditions such as heart diseases, skin diseases, low digestive strength, etc. It will help to improve the circulation of the body, hence improving the condition of sick sinus syndrome.

Dose – 2 tablets two times a day after meals with warm water.

4. Manjishtha Capsules

Manjistha capsules are being prepared by Planet ayurveda. The main component of manjistha capsules is a very beneficial ayurvedic herb namely manjistha (Rubia cordifolia). It has a variety of medicinal properties. Manjishtha is an excellent blood purifier and helps to balance pitta and kapha dosha. Manjistha capsule is very helpful in managing inflammatory conditions and hence, helpful in improving the condition of the patient of sick sinus syndrome.

Dose -1 capsule two times a day after meals with warm water.

5. Navkarshik Churna

Navkarshik Churna is a poly herbal powdered preparation. It contains a variety of effective ayurvedic herbs such as Amalaki (Emblica officinalis),  Haritaki  (Terminalia chebula), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), Vacha (Acorus calamus), etc. This combination of herbs are beneficial in a number of diseases such as eye disorders, good digestion, detoxification, various inflammatory conditions and purification of blood. This will help to manage cholesterol levels also and  improve the overall cardiac health.

Dose -1/2 teaspoon two times a day after meals with warm water.

6. Brahmi Capsules

Brahmi capsules prepared by planet ayurveda contain natural extracts of a very beneficial ayurvedic component namely Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). The extracts of brahmi are very useful in managing stress and anxiety. It is an antioxidant, improves the texture of nerves, blood vessels, and heart, useful in hypertension, depression, urinary disorders, diabetes and helps in balancing the vata and pitta dosha, and Brahmi is one of the medhya rasayana. These capsules will improve cardiac health along with the overall health improvement.

Dose – 1 capsule two times a day after meals with warm water.

8. Arjunarisht

Arjunarisht prepared by Planet Ayurveda comprises natural extract of various ayurvedic herbs such as arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), munnaka (Vitis vinifera), etc. It helps to improve the blood circulation of the body along with various other health benefits. It helps to reduce the chances of abnormalities in the blood vessels along with supporting a healthy circulation. Hence, also improving the health of the patient suffering from sick sinus syndrome.

Dose – 2 teaspoons two times a day after meals with equal amounts of warm water.

8. Total Heart Support

The total heart support capsules prepared by planet ayurveda contains a combination of heart healthy herbs such as arjun (Terminalia arjuna), brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), etc. It improves the blood circulation along with improving the strength and functioning of the cardiac muscles ( muscles of the heart). It has a variety of other benefits also such as managing hypertension, global hypokinesia, cardiomyopathies, etc.

Dose – 1 capsule two times a day after meals with warm water.

CONCLUSION

Ayurveda being an age-old science, still has not lost its relevance in these modern times. Reason being the excellent principles of treatment described. Ayurveda believes to rectify the disease right from its roots rather than just managing the symptoms. In a nutshell, it can be concluded that bradycardia and tachycardia syndrome can be managed very well by following the principles of ayurveda. So, by restricting the causative or aggravating factors and following a healthy diet along with the administration of ayurvedic formulations as described above, the condition can be managed well. The quality of life of the patients suffering from bradycardia and tachycardia syndrome or sick sinus syndrome can be improved to a great extent.