The disease of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is actually a group of autosomal dominant and inherited disorders which can be characterized by night blindness and peripheral and progressive loss of vision. The ultimate result of this medical disorder is loss of central vision. Some of the common symptoms are visual light flashes, loss of vision, night blindness, etc. Sometimes, the patients can also suffer other problems like loss of hearing ability. Despite the name, the main reason for this disease is degeneration.
The most effective way of treating the medical ailment is herbal treatment by Ayurveda which is highly effective and free from side effects. The main purpose of treating Retinitis Pigmentosa is to treat the symptoms and reverse or halt the process of degeneration. This disease can be treated with a number of medicines for example Shatavari-Ghrut, Triphala-Ghrut, Yashtimadhuk-Ghrut, Lohasav, Trayodashang-Guggulu, Punarnavadi-Mandur, Panch-Tikta-Ghrut-Guggulu, Punarnavadi-Guggulu, Saptamrut-Loh, and Tapyadi-Loh. In addition, herbal medicines like Gokshur (Tribulus Terrestris), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Yashtimadhuk (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Pippali (Piper longum), Behada (Terminalia bellerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis) can also be used.
For halting the procedure of degeneration and improvement of vision damage, the following medicine can be used: Kuchla (Strychnos nuxvomica), Patha (Cissampelos pareira), Patol (Tricosanthe dioica), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Saraiva (Hemidesmus indicus), Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Usheerasav, Chandanasav, Saarivasav, Maha-Manjishthadi-Qadha, Trivang-Bhasma, Abhrak-Bhasma, Bruhat-Vat-Chintamani, Maha-Vat-Vidhwans-Ras, Tapyadi-Loh, Ekang-Veer-Ras, Tapyadi-Loh, Punarnavadi-Mandur, etc.
A special procedure of panchakarma known as ‘Akshi-Tarpan’ can be used for retinitis pigmentosa treatment in ayurveda. A paste is applied uniformly around the eyes in this procedure. Medications like warm Triphala-Ghrut and Yashtimadhak-Ghrut are poured to submerge the eyes for some time. It will give great relief to the eyes. After the specified time the paste is removed after draining of medicine. At last cleaning of eyelids is done. It is believed that this procedure is helpful in restoring and preserving the vision of eyes.
It is very important to provide the necessary information to the patients who are affected with the medical condition of Retinitis Pigmentosa. Apart from this, they should be provided sufficient vocational rehabilitation. The patients are advised to be careful during practicing various activities for example driving. Genetic counseling is also recommended to these patients. For knowing more about the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa through Ayurveda in India you are required to visit a genuine Ayurvedic hospital in India like this one.
