Prostate Enlargement BPH Ayurveda Treatment and Management

Prostate enlargement is a common problem in men genrally over and around age 60. Prostate enlargement also called benign prostate hyperplasia is a condition in which prostate gland enlarges in size and causes difficulties in urination. In many cases, a surgical intervention may be required.

Ayurveda Views on BPH

Although, exact underlying causes of the prostate enlargement are not known, but enlargement is caused by vitiated Vata humor in the urinary system. Vata aggravation generally may occur by controlling the urge of urination and over indulgence in sex.
 

Symptoms of Prostate Hypertrophy
 

The following symptoms may appear in men with prostate hypertrophy:

• Frequent urination at night
• Feeling a trouble starting or stopping urination
• Dribbling of urine
• Urgency to urinate
• Feeling of incomplete emptying of bladder
• Lower abdominal pain (in some cases)
• Slow or weak urinary stream

Ayurveda Herbal Treatment and Management of Prostate Enlargerment 
 

Ayurveda treatment involves helping in strengthening urinary system, pacifying aggravated Vata, offering some relief from the symptoms of prostate enlargement. All these are based on using organic herbs, ayurvedic medicines and lifestyle changes as per Ayurveda.
 

Natural Ayurveda Herbs for Prostate Enlargment used traditionally:

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Following herbs are mentioned in ayurvedic texts as used traditionally to treat prostrate enlagement.

Varuna (Crataeva Nurvala)
 

Varuna is an Ayurveda herb used for unwanted growth similar to prostate enlargement and also obesity. It suppresses Vata and Kapha. It is considered as an appetizer, liver stimulant, diuretic, blood purifier and bitter tonic for urinary system. It is considered to possess some anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, so it may also be beneficial in inflammation of prostate gland and urinary tract infection. In prostate enlargement, it may be helpful to reduce symptoms like inflammation, ease in urination and decrease the frequent urination and trouble with starting and stopping urination.
 

Shilajeet (Mineral Pitch and Asphaltum)
 

Shilajeet is also named as Mineral Pitch and Asphaltum. It is an exudate secreted from the layers of the rocks. It composed of organic plant materials and some humus. In Ayurveda, it is known for its rejuvenation action in the body and anti-aging characteristics. It may help to decrease the size of prostate gland over long term use. It may also aid in maintaining the urine flow. It may also be beneficial for the patient suffering from the frequent urination and dribbling of the urine. Other benefits of Shilajeet may include relief from general debility, sexual problem, kidney stone and mental fatigue.
 

Ashawagandha (Withania Somnifera)
 

Ashawagandha has been widely used in Ayurveda treatment for muscular weakness, general debility, stress, depression, impotency and prostate gland enlargement. It has rejuvenation and aphrodisiac properties due to which is generally given to many patients with sexual disorders. In prostate gland enlargement, it may help to give strength to the urinary bladder and may also help to reduce the size of enlarged prostate eventually. It may also help to alleviate the inflammation of prostate due to its anti-inflammatory action.

Ayurveda Herbal Medicines and Natural Remedies to Treat and Manage Enlarged Prostate BPH

Follwing Ayurveda medicine are being used traditionally by Ayurveda experts for centuries to treat conditions like enlargement of prostate:

1. Aswagandharishtam
2. Punarnavasavam
3. Saribhadyasavam
4. Bala Thailam
5. Dhanwantharam Thailam
6. Narayana Thailam
7. Dhanwantharam 101 capsule
8. Punarnavadi Kashayam
9. Sukumaram Kashayam
10. Varanadi Kashayam
11. Vidaryadi Kashayam
12. Chandraprabha vatika
13. Dhanwantharam Gulika
14. Kanchanara gulgulu
15. Aswagandhadi lehyam
16. Sukumaram lehyam 

Ayurveda Therapies and Panchkarma detox in Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)

These Ayurveda panchkarma therapies may be considered useful to manage BPH naturally. 
 

Basti karma:
 

Basti karma is one of the main panchakarma procedures. It is used to eliminate vata humor from the body. It is also called herbal enema. These herbal enemas are of many kinds, but when it is used in prostate enlargement, herbal oil is used as medicine in the enema. It pacifies the vata humor and may gradually help in reducing the increased size of prostate gland.
 

Yoga to Manage Prostate Enlargement 

Yoga may help men in symptomatic relief of prostate enlargement and also help strength the urinary system. There are six yoga posture that may benefit in prostate and help reduce the size of enlarged prostate gland. These yoga poses are Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist Pose), Mandukasana (frog yoga pose), Paripuran Navasana (Boat pose), Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose), Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand pose) and Sirshasana (Headstand pose).
 

Lifestyle to Prevent Enlargement of Prostate

1. Avoid cold temperature and dampness.
2. Do not suppress urination urge. When one feels urination urge, he should urinate as soon as an urge arises.
3. Sitting on soft sofa may not beneficial for men with prostate, so Ayurveda recommends sitting on a hard chair.
4. Avoid use of alcohol and coffee.
5. Avoid spicy and junk foods.
6. Stress may deteriorate the prostate symptoms, so reduce stress. 
7. Restrict fluid intake after 6PM, especially before going to bed.
8. Quit smoking