Ayurveda and Parasites.
The Madhava Nidanam, one of the classical texts 
of Ayurveda, explains the causes, complications and symptoms of numerous diseases. Chapter 7 explains in detail about internal and external parasites. ‘Krimi’ is the Sanskrit word for parasite and the chapter is called ‘Krimi Nidanam’, Parasitic disease.
of Ayurveda, explains the causes, complications and symptoms of numerous diseases. Chapter 7 explains in detail about internal and external parasites. ‘Krimi’ is the Sanskrit word for parasite and the chapter is called ‘Krimi Nidanam’, Parasitic disease.What are the causes of parasites stated in the Madhava Nidanam? Indulging in raw foods, excess sweet and sour tastes, incompatatle foods, jaggery, avoiding physical exercise and day sleep 
are a few listed.
are a few listed.Signs of parasites may include fever 
discoloration, pain or enlargement in the abdomen, disorders of the region of the heart 
giddiness, diarrhea.
discoloration, pain or enlargement in the abdomen, disorders of the region of the heart giddiness, diarrhea.The chapter goes on to explain the types of parasites and their characteristics. Those residing in the stomach are resulting from imbalance Kapha resemble ‘thick leather tape’, others resembling an earthworm 
and others as sprouts of grains. Those raising from blood 
are found in the liver, spleen, arteries and blood. They are very small with no legs, copper colored and round and some invisible.
and others as sprouts of grains. Those raising from blood are found in the liver, spleen, arteries and blood. They are very small with no legs, copper colored and round and some invisible.How to treat parasites in Ayurveda? The treatment protocol is quite complex, with resetting the digestive fire and body purification as the main line of treatment. Dietary changes will include easy to digest foods supplemented with herbs to help kindle the agni (digestive fire). Clearing Ama (digestive toxins) from the body through Panchakarma treatment including virechana karma and enema basti will help to eliminate the parasites. Ayurvedic herbs such as kutki, bilva, neem, and even pumpkin seeds and papaya seeds and other basic items are advised based on the needs of the patient.
and body purification as the main line of treatment. Dietary changes will include easy to digest foods supplemented with herbs to help kindle the agni (digestive fire). Clearing Ama (digestive toxins) from the body through Panchakarma treatment including virechana karma and enema basti will help to eliminate the parasites. Ayurvedic herbs such as kutki, bilva, neem, and even pumpkin seeds and papaya seeds and other basic items are advised based on the needs of the patient.If you are experiencing signs of parasites, it is important to speak to your Ayurvedic Practitioner prior to starting a cleanse or detox program. Consultations are available for booking via our website. The link to learn more is in our bio.
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* 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘎𝘈. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘺𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯. 𝘞𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺, 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴.
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