Ayurvedic Approaches And Herbal Remedies For Giardiasis (Krimi Roga)
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Giardiasis
Giardiasis is a common illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Giardia lamblia. It is considered as an infection in your small intestine that may result in diarrhea and stomach cramps. The Giardia parasite can spread through contaminated water, food, and surfaces and from contact with infected people. If you have giardiasis, you may get sick several days after being infected.
In Ayurveda, Giardiasis is known as Krimi Roga. According to Ayurveda, having low Agni or weak digestion leads to the growth of parasites. Parasites are more likely to affect Vata and Kapha predominant people because of their reduced digestive capacity. Those who have suppressed immune systems, high stress, or digestive disorders are the chance to develop symptoms upon infection.
The weakening of the digestive fire results in the formation of ama. It provides a suitable environment for the different harmful parasites to live in the abdomen and show the features of KrimiRoga (Giardiasis). So Ayurveda aims to restrict the formation of these ama and other signs of Giardiasis and thus create an unsuitable environment for the survival of these harmful parasites.
Symptoms Of Giardiasis
Giardiasis symptoms include:
- Diarrhea or greasy stools.
- Fatigue. .
- Unsettled stomach or nausea.
- Stomach cramps.
- Bloating or gas.
- Dehydration, which may cause you to lose weight.
- Loss of appetite.
- Vomiting.
- Headaches.
- Abdominal pain.
Causes Of Giardiasis
Common causes of Giardiasis are:
- Drinking from untreated water sources such as lakes, streams, or swimming pools.
- Eating contaminated food.
- Traveling to countries with poor sanitation practices.
- Swallowing the parasite after touching a surface (such as a doorknob or toy) contaminated with tiny amounts of infected feces.
How To Prevent Giardiasis
The best way to prevent giardiasis infection is to practice good hygiene. They are as follow:
- Only drink from safe water sources.
- You should not drink water that may be contaminated, such as from wells, pools, lakes, or rivers. .
- Boil water for five minutes to kill any parasites.
- Wash all fruits and vegetables with hot water. This method can prevent giardiasis.
- Do not eat raw or uncooked meat. .
- While traveling to different countries, be very cautious in countries where the water and food may be contaminated.
Foods To Eat
Some of the food items that are suitable for giardiasis are:
- Fresh, well-cooked vegetables with spices (especially onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric).
- Pumpkin seeds. .
- Coconut.
- Coconut oil.
- Papaya Seeds.
- Any bitter greens.
- Lentils or split yellow mung dal.
- Plenty of room temperature or warm water.
Foods To Avoid
Food items that must be completely avoided are:
- Frozen, stale, leftover, or processed food.
- Sugars. .
- Most fruits or juices.
- Grains.
- Dairy.
- Meat.
- Foods that are cold in temperature because it requires more Agni to digest or break down.
- Alcohol.
- Carbonated beverages.
- Coffee or caffeine.
- Overeating.
- Snacking and grazing. .
Herbal Remedies For Giardiasis
The herbal remedies for the treatment of Giardiasis are mentioned below:
- Amla (Emblica officinalis )
It is one of the best herbs to balance Vata, pitta, and Kapha. Thus it provides effective relief for Giardiasis.
- Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
This ayurvedic herb provides relief in the symptoms related to Giardiasis such as abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea.
- Bahera (Terminalia bellirica)
It is an effective ayurvedic herb that helps manage the symptoms of Giardiasis by improving the digestion process.
- Saunf or Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
It is the best ayurvedic remedy to manage the problems of diarrhea and helps to improve the weak digestive power.
- Jeera or cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
Cumin is the best Ayurvedic herb to provide relief in the symptoms related to Giardiasis like abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea.
- Pippali (Piper longum)
As per Ayurveda, Pippali is considered an effective herb to provide proper functioning of the digestive system. Thus it treats Giardiasis.
- Coriander or Dhania (Coriandrum sativum)
It treats symptoms regarding Giardiasis such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
- Neem
According to Ayurveda, Neem has a lot of health benefits. Due to its healing properties, it helps to heal the infections related to Giardiasis. .
Giardiasis is an infection caused by the Giardia lamblia parasite. It mainly happens due to the consumption of contaminated water and unhygienic food. The herbs that are mainly used for the treatment of Giardiasis are neem, coriander, Pippali, cumin, fennel, Behera, Haritaki, and amla.
Conclusion
All the information related to Giardiasis is based on various Ayurvedic resources. Always prefer the advice of an Ayurvedic doctor before using herbs and herbal medicines for the treatment.
References
- Charaka Samhita.
