Pain Management with Natural Herbs
Pain Management with Natural Herbs, according to Ayurveda, pain is often associated with an aggravated Vata dosha, which is responsible for bodily movement and circulation.
Pain can develop in two main ways when Vata is aggravated:
1. Pain caused by depletion: This occurs when there is a lack of nutrients supplied to the tissues. Common causes include weak appetite and digestion, excessive exercise or work, trauma, or injury. Pain resulting from depletion is typically described as sharp, radiating, and tends to move rather than staying in one fixed location.
2. Pain caused by obstruction: This type of pain results from blocked circulation around the affected area. Causes often involve excess or improper eating habits, lack of exercise, and the accumulation of ama (toxic buildup). Pain due to obstruction is usually characterised by inflammation, swelling, and stiffness.
Ayurvedic management protocols for chronic pain aim to address the root cause of the pain, whether it stems from depletion or obstruction, through various therapies like diet, lifestyle adjustments, massage, and specific herbal treatments.
