Vestibular Hypofunction – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

“Vestibular Hypofunction” as the name says its own meaning, it can be determined as hypo that is inadequate functioning of the inner ear. The inner ear performs a lot of functions like balancing the equilibrium of the body and to transfer the sound waves to the auditory nerves of the brain. The disease vestibular hypofunction is correlated to Bharama in Ayurveda. This disease according to Acharya is caused due to imbalance of vata and pitta dosha and also alteration of mansik dosha Raj, that imbalances the tam guna of a person and hence the person hallucinates.

Vestibular hypofunction is considered to be a condition in which the internal ear dysfunctions due to disequilibrium. So when it dysfunctions it makes the person experience dizziness, lack of concentration, inability to balance and many others. There are certain reasons that cause vestibular hypofunction like nutritional deficiency, poor circulation in ear or even trauma can be a reason. Vestibular hypofunction can be bilateral or unilateral. Bilateral hypofunction results in the inability of the person to walk in uneven surfaces or in a dark room. This happens due to inadequate work done by the peripheral vestibular system. And unilateral vestibular hypofunction is due to pathology in one ear and proper functioning of another ear that results in symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, anxiety and many others as listed further.

In Ayurveda this disease can be correlated to bhram. Bhram is categorised among Manasa rogas (psychological disorders). The sharirik and mansik dosha responsible for bhrama are Vata and Pitta dosha and raja guna. Ayurveda says that due to depletion of tama guna one loses his/her state of consciousness and faints. The alteration of doshas both mansik and sharik forms sensation in the head. Also the person experiences dizziness.

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Boswellia curcumin capsules by planet ayurveda that contains extraction of Curcumin (Curcuma longa) and Shallaki (boswellia serrata) both works as pacifier to vata dosha as the disease vestibular hypofunction is mainly due to vitiation of vata dosha this formulation plays an important role. Boswellia curcumin also works as an analgesic hence provides relief from pain and inflammation.

These capsules by Planet Ayurveda are made up of 100% natural toxin free products. It is made up of the extraction of a single drug Guggul (Commiphora mukul). This single drug removes toxins from the ear and cleanses the channels of the ear that ultimately helps in better circulation to the ear and also reduces pain and swelling.

These capsules by Planet Ayurveda effectively act as nervine tonic, it does so by nourishing nerves and improving muscular strength of muscles of the ear. Also the contents of these capsules Brahmi (Bacopa Monneri) and Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) act as Vata Dosha pacifiers. Hence all these properties help to reduce symptoms of Vata Dosha in the ear.

Indian Valeriana Capsule being an extraction of single drug Tagar (Valeriana Wallichi) relaxes the tensed nerve and pacifies Vata dosha in the body that helps improve hearing. It also relieves stress of the muscles of the inner ear thus improves hearing loss. This wonderful herb also tackles disturbed sleep and works as a natural mood elevator.

Memory Support Capsules by Planet Ayurveda increases memory and relieves mental stress. It contains herbs that act as natural memory enhancers like Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) and many others.  These herbs repair the damaged cells and improve hearing without any side effects. It is also helpful in anxiety caused by vertigo or tinnitus, or the bhram (Hallucinations) caused.

Vestibular Hypofunction or Bhram as said in Ayurvedic classics is a state where the person feels imbalanced, vertigo, dizziness and a lot more due to dysfunction of the inner ear. As said in Ayurveda classics Bhram is due to vitiation of two doshas that are Vata dosha & Pitta dosha and rajo guna that leads to improper functioning. Vestibular hypofunction can be unilateral or bilateral. Ayurveda considered this disorder among mansik rogas that is psychotic disorders and has given vast herbal remedies to it. Planet Ayurveda thus by following all the Ayurvedic texts has formulated these above mentioned remedies.