About Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a complex eating disorder which is defined by an inability of a person to maintain his body weight within 15 percent of their ideal body weight. It may occur due to stress, bad lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits.
Types of Anorexia Nervosa
There are two types of anorexia nervosa – Restricting type and Purging type. In the former type, weight loss is achieved by restricting calories. By following drastic diets, fasting and by doing excess of exercises are some of the ways to lose weight. If a weight loss is achieved by vomiting or by using laxatives and diuretics, then it is purging type of anorexia.
Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa
Common Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa are Listed Below:
- Excess of weight loss is the main symptom of this disease.
- Fatigue, thin appearance, abnormal blood counts.
- Bluish Discoloration of the fingers and yellowish color of the skin.
- Constipation, dehydration, low blood pressure.
- Thinning of hair.
- Insomnia, dizziness
- Refusal to eat, denial of hunger, fear of gaining weight, depression and irritation are some of the behavioral symptoms of this disease.
Complications of Anorexia Nervosa
There are several complications of Anorexia nervosa. Abnormal heart rhythms are the most common complications of anorexia nervosa. Other complications of anorexia nervosa are anemia, bone loss, heart problems, kidney problems, gastrointestinal problems, electrolyte abnormalities. Every organ of the body may get damaged when a person suffering from this disease becomes severely malnourished. This disease can lead to various mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Anorexia in Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, Anorexia is known as Aruchi. It is caused by the aggravation of all the three doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha) of the body. Ayurveda describes these doshas as the forces or energies of our body. There are 5 different types of Aruchi, according to Ayurveda.
Vataja Aruchi: This type of Aruchi is caused by the vitiation of Vata dosha and is characterized by astringent taste in the mouth.
Paittik Aruchi: This type of Aruchi is caused by the vitiation of Pitta dosha and is characterized by a bitter taste in the mouth.
Kaphaja Aruchi: It is caused by the vitiation of Kapha dosha and is characterized by total loss of appetite and sweet taste in the mouth.
Sannipathaja Aruchi: This type of Aruchi is caused by aggravation of all the three doshas.
Agantuja Aruchi: The symptoms of this type of Aruchi are similar to that of Vataja Aruchi.
Herbal Remedies for Anorexia Nervosa
Planet Ayurveda provides effective herbal remedies such as Chitrakadi Vati, Sanjeevani Vati, Hakam Churna & Digestion Support for ayurvedic treatment of anorexia nervosa. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.
1. Chitrakadi Vati
Chitrakadi vati of Planet Ayurveda are prepared by using various ingredients in it. These ingredients include:
Chitrak Root bark (Plumbago zeylanica), Pipali mul (Piper retrofractum), Saunth (Zingiber officinale), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum), Hingh (Asafoetida), Ajmoda (Carum roxburghianum) and Chawaya (Piper chaba).
Pack size – Each bottle contains 120 tablets in it.
Dosage – 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.
2. Sanjeevani Vati
The ingredients of Sanjeevani vati of Planet Ayurveda are:
Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Hareethaki (Terminalia chebula), Vibheetaki (Terminalia bellerica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Shudha bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium) and Shudha vatsnabh (Aconitum ferox).
Pack size – Each bottle contains 120 tablets in it.
Dosage – 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.
3. Hakam Churna
Hakma churna of Planet Ayurveda is prepared by using 4 ingredients and these ingredients are Chandershoor (Lepidium sativum), Kalonji (Nigella sativa), Methi (fenugreek) (Trigonella foenum graecum) and Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).
Pack size – Each bottle contains 100 g of powder in it.
Dosage – 3-5 g of powder two times a day, with hot water.
4. Digestion Support
Digestion support capsules of Planet Ayurveda are prepared by using the pure extracts of 7 ingredients. These ingredients include Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhania (Coriander sativum), Pippali (Piper longum) and Jeerak (Cymium cumium).
Pack size – Each bottle contains 120 tablets in it.
Dosage – 1-2 capsules two times a day, with plain water, after meals.
