Ischemic heart disease remedies and ayurvedic treatment
                     Ischemic Heart Disease- Herbal Remedies and 
 Ayurvedic Treatment
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By Karanvir Singh
Heart is the most important organ in our body as it pumps blood & provides  
oxygen. Ischemic heart disease is also known as coronary artery or coronary
artery disease that creates problems in the heart. It causes narrowing of the arteries 
 that supply blood to the heart muscle. The narrowing of the artery is caused by blood  
clot or constriction of the blood vessel. It can often be caused by formation of plaque  
known as “atherosclerosis”.
What are the signs & symptoms of Ischemic heart disease?
The signs & symptoms of Ischemic heart disease are given below in detail: 
 Dizziness
Angina that creates pressure, burning, squeezing, or tightness during physical
activities.  Cold 
sweats  
Nausea  
Indigestion  
Neck pain
General weakness  
Shortness of breath  
Disturbance in sleep 
 Fatigue
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Pain in neck  
Nervousness 
 Anxiety
Women are somewhat less likely to experience chest pain than men. Symptoms are 
 more likely to experience:
Dizziness 
 Fatigue  
Nausea
Pressure or tightness in the chest 
 Abdominal pain
What are the causes of 
Ischemic heart disease?
The development of atherosclerosis (plaques) in the heart muscles is the main cause of  
ischemic heart disease that causes the arteries to harden and accumulate cholesterol  
plaques on their walls. If the surface breaks or ruptures, then platelets will clump at the 
 site to try to repair the artery and this blocks the artery which leads to a heart attack.
Ischemic heart disease causes early childhood damage or injury to the inner layer of a  
coronary artery. The damage may be caused by various factors which include:
Smoking
High blood 
pressure  High 
cholesterol
Diabetes or insulin resistance 
 Sedentary lifestyle
Being overweight
There are two main causes of Ischemic heart disease that are given below in 
 details:
Plaque buildup: When plaque is built up in the arteries it is known
as atherosclerosis. It happens when the arteries become hardened and  
narrower reducing the blood flow to the heart. Small blood clots are formed in the 
 small arteries.
Molecular changes are seen in the small blood vessels: The molecular 
 changes in the small vessels of the heart are due to normal aging processes. It  
causes damage to the small vessels causing high blood pressure, diabetes,
or chronic inflammation.
What are the types of Ischemic heart disease?
The Ischemic heart disease is mainly of three types that are mentioned below in 
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 detail:
Obstructive coronary artery disease: This disease occurs when there is  
formation of plaque that is formed in the large arteries causing these arteries to  
become narrow. It reduces the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. The flow  
of blood can completely block one or more than three large coronary arteries.  
Non-obstructive Coronary artery disease: In this type, the large arteries are 
 narrowed by plaque. Less than 50% obstruction of the heart’s large arteries are  
caused by formation of plaque. It causes damage to the inner walls of the coronary 
 arteries.
Coronary microvascular disease: This type affects the small arteries of the  
heart. It can happen alone or with obstructive or non-obstructive coronary artery 
 disease. This heart disease most often occurs when molecular changes in the  
microvascular system take place.
AYURVEDIC VIEW AND TREATMENT ACCORDING TO 
 CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE
In Ayurveda, ischemic heart disease is compared with the Hridya roga. When the vata  
dosha gets vitiated and disturbs the rasa dhatu in the body, it results in the Hridya roga 
 or kapha dosha causing hardening of the arteries.
Ayurveda describes the following types of Hridya roga:
Vataj Hridaroga in which the person experiences acute pain with shifting nature  
Pittaja Hridaroga in which the patient has pain with the burning sensation.
Kaphaja Hridaroga in which the patient has pain which is mild in nature and is 
 often associated with heaviness, nausea and cough.
Tridoshaja Hridaroga wherein the patient experiences the mixed symptoms of the  
three doshas.
Single herbs useful in ischemic heart disease are: 
 Arjun
Cinnamon  Garlic  
Turmeric  
Ginger  
Saffron  
Sarpagandha 
 Brahmi  
Elaichi  
Sariva  
Fenugreek  
Guggulu  
Tulsi  
Amalaki
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Ayurvedic formulations useful in this disease are:
Arjunarishta  
Arjun Ksheer Pak 
 Akeek Pishti
Jahar Mohra Pishti  
Lakshmi Vilas Rasa  
Chandra Prabha Vati  
Sarpgandha Vati  
Amalaki Rasayan  
Lashun Rasayan  
Lashunadi Vati  
Triphala Guggulu  
Ashwagandha Churna
What is the role of Panchakarma for ischemic heart disease 
 treatment?
Chandigarh Ayurved Centre is providing you panchakarma treatment along with 
 the ayurvedic medicine for ischemic heart disease that increases the efficacy of  
medicines and fruitful results are seen. The effective panchakarma therapies that are  
recommended below:
Patra potli pind sweda: In this therapy medicated leaves are wrapped in a potli and 
 then it is dipped in lukewarm oil. Massage is done with this potli over the whole body  
for increasing the blood circulation.
Shashti shali pind sweda: In this procedure, the shashti shali cooked rice is wrapped  
in a potli. Then dip this potli in lukewarm medicated oil. Do massage over the whole  
body to increase the blood circulation.
Uro-vasti: In this procedure, a ring is formed over the chest region, and lukewarm oil 
 is poured in this ring several times with the help of a sponge. Massage is done on the  
chest region with this medicated oil so that the blockage in the heart can be removed.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE
Take in a low fat vegetarian diet.
Avoid smoking and consuming alcohol, drugs.
Do regular excercises to eliminate body fat, lower total cholesterol and raise HDL 
 cholesterol that prevents fatty cholesterol deposits.
Practice meditation and yoga exercises.
Avoid taking in heavy meals and late night snacks. 
 Avoid eating frequently and overeating.
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Avoid eating food that would cause constipation. Patient’s bowel should be cleared 
 regularly.
Cow’s ghee, milk and butter should be preferred instead of buffalo’s milk, ghee 
 and butter.
Avoid mental tension and stress.
Take 7-8 hours sound sleep as sleep deprivation leads to depression, blood  
pressure problems and other disorders that increase the risk of heart disease.  
Focus on positive attitudes, emotions and activities that increase the ojas. Ojas 
 maintains the contentment, bliss, vitality and longetivity.
HERBAL HOME REMEDIES
Soak one teaspoonful of fenugreek seeds in water for a night. Consume them the 
 next morning on an empty stomach. This will reduce the cholesterol level and  
excess fats.
Take half tablespoon of Trikatu powder with honey regularly. This too helps in 
 reducing the cholesterol level and hence prevents the heart disease.
Take three parts of powdered turmeric, six parts of grind cumin, six parts of grind  
coriander, six parts of grind fennel, two parts of grind fenugreek, one part of dried 
 powdered ginger and one part ground black pepper.
Take 5-10 grams of powdered Arjun tree bark, a cup of milk and 3 cups of water.  
Boil all these things till it reduces to half. This is known as Arjun Ksheer Pak. Take 
 this empty stomach in the morning.
Prepare a paste of about one gram of garlic in a glass of buttermilk. Drink this 
 twice a day. This lowers the cholesterol and prevents heart diseases.
What is the Ayurvedic treatment for Ischemic heart disease?
Ayurveda is the best way of healing any kind of chronic or acute disease. As ayurvedic 
 treatment for ischemic heart disease deals with the root cause of the disease.
Chandigarh Ayurved Centre introduces “Ischemic Heart Care Kit”. This pack consists of  
five Ayurvedic medicines that are mentioned below in details:
Ischemic Heart Care Kit
1. Detox Premium Powder:
Detox Premium powder is a pure ayurvedic formulation prepared from herbs &  
minerals. The ingredients in this powder are shukta pishti, shankh bhasma, sutshekhar  
ras, kamdudha ras, parval pishti, giloy satv, etc. The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,  
cardio-protective, carminative, etc properties of this powder provide effective results in 
 general weakness, nausea, shortness of breath, anxiety, etc. All the signs & symptoms  
related to ischemic heart disease are treated with the regular use of this powder.
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Recommended dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.
2. Vaat Nashik Vati:
Vaat nashik vati is a herbal preparation containing ingredients such as abhrak bhasam,  
jahar mohra pishti, giloy etc. These ingredients balance vata dosha in the body. Pain in  
the neck is managed with the use of this herbal tablet. The signs & symptoms related  
with ischemic heart disease are treated with the use of these herbal  tablets.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.
3. Noni Capsule:
Noni capsules contain standardized extract of herb Noni (Morinda citrifolia) that is  
good for overall heart health. These capsules deal with the blocked arteries of the heart. 
 The formation of plaque is overcome with the use of these herbal capsules.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily with normal water.
4. Trikatu Syrup:
Trikatu syrup is an ayurvedic formula containing herbal extracts of three herbs such as  
Pippali (Piper longum), Maricha (Piper nigrum), & Sonth (Zingiber officinale). The  
herbs that are used for formulation of this syrup show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,  
carminative, & immuno-modulator properties. These properties deal with the general  
weakness, loss of appetite, decreased metabolism, etc related to Ischemic heart disease  
patients.
Recommended dosage: Take 2 teaspoonful thrice daily.
5. Gokshuru Capsule:
Gokshuru capsules contain standardized extract of herb Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris).  
This herbal capsule deals with the blockage of the arteries in the heart. The signs &  
symptoms related to ischemic heart disease is treated with the regular use of these  
capsules.
Recommended dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily with normal water.
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