What is Essential Tremors?- Causes, Symptoms and Ayurvedic Treatment

Abstract

Tremor is a neurological disorder and it is an overlying factor of many diseases. Tremors usually affect the different parts of the body like hands, arms, head, and larynx causing involuntary and rhythmic shaking. In this disorder, the upper part of the body is more prone than the lower part of the body. Nowadays tremors are more common because of unhealthy lifestyles and excessive stress in day-to-day life. In this article, we are going to discuss the Essential tremor and its ayurvedic treatment along with the ayurvedic approach.   

Introduction

Essential tremor is a progressive neurological disorder mainly associated with tremors in the upper part of the body that mainly cause shaking. A tremor is a continuous movement of the body part that is completely involuntary in nature. The main symptom of tremor is shaking, especially the shaking of the hand and the arm.

Ayurvedic Point of view for Essential Tremors

It is important to know about the status of tridoshas in our body. In essential tremors mainly Vata dosha is aggravated. And along with Vata dosha when Majja dhatu is involved then the tremors occur. Hence the main region for essential tremor is due to vitiation of Vata. If Vata dosha is aggravated by the laghu (light), and Chala guna (mobile properties) then abnormal movement occurs.    

Symptoms

The following sign and symptoms for essential tremors are

1. Cognitive impairment.
2. Depression
3. Anxiety
4. Muscular stiffness or lack of flexibility
5. The slowness of movement
6. Unable to control voluntary movements
7. Problem in muscle control(Dystonia)
8. Fatigue
9. Unsteady manner of walking (abnormal gait)
10. Impaired ability to coordinate voluntary movements (ataxia)
11. Unable to perform activities

Causes

The exact cause of Essential Tremors is still unknown. In some cases, it may be hereditary and runs through families but in some cases, it occurs in individuals with no previous family history. The following possible causes for essential tremors are

1. Genetic and environmental factors
2. Past family history
3. Excessive use of caffeine
4. Hyperthyroidism
5. Excessive use of alcohol and smoking
6. Generalized Weakness
7. Low appetite
8. Stress
9. Anxiety

Risk Factors

The following risk factor of essential tremors is

1. Altered Gene: - it is an autosomal dominant disorder and only one parent needs to pass it on to the children.
2. Age: - it is common between the age group of 40 to 70.

Diagnosis

The Following diagnostic method for Essential tremors is

• Physical examination

There is no such medical examination for Essential tremors but you can go for the following Laboratory examination such as

1. Complete blood count (CBC)
2. Blood sugar level
3. Kidney function tests
4. Serum electrolytes
5. Thyroid hormone levels
6. Cortisol and parathyroid hormone levels
7. Blood calcium and magnesium levels

Neurological Examinations

The following examinations can be done to check the status of Essential tremors

1. Tendon reflex
2. Muscle strength and tone
3. Ability to feel sensations
4. Gait
5. Posture
6. Coordination.

Complications

The following complication of essential tremors are

1. Difficult to hold a cup or glass.
2. Excessive shaking while eating
3. Write legibly

Treatment in Allopathy

The following medication to stop the tremors are

1. Beta-blockers
2. Anti-seizure medications
3. Tranquilizers
4. Botox injections

Herbal Remedies for Essential tremors by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a G.M.P certified herbal supplements manufacturing company situated in Mohali. It provides pure and best herbal remedies because it extracted raw materials from organic herbs and makes the best products. All products are purely vegetarian. Planet Ayurveda strictly follows the government guidelines for making its products best to use. The following herbal products for Essential Tremors are,

1. Ashwagandha Ghan Vati
2. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras
3. Neurogenie capsule
4. Musli strength
5. Dashmoola capsule

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Ashwagandha Ghan Vati

Ashwagandha ghan vati of Planet Ayurveda is the classical herbal formulation. The main ingredient of this tablet is Pure Ashwagandha extract (Withania somnifera). Ashwagandha is well-known for its health benefits as a health promoter and natural antioxidant. It helps to balance the aggravated Kapha and reduce the generalized pain in the body. Ashwagandha helps to calm the nervous system and purify the blood. It is a well-known anti-inflammatory medicine to manage swellings and tumors. It also acts as a natural herb to nourish the blocked channels so it is beneficial in essential tremors.

Dosage: - Two tablets twice daily with lukewarm water after meals.

2. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras

Vrihat Vatchintamani ras of Planet Ayurveda is a classical herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda. The main compositions of Vrihat Vatchintamani ras are Swarna Bhasma (calx of gold), Rajat bhasma (calx of silver), Prawal Bhasma (Coral Calcium), and many more. The Vrihat Vata Chintamani rasa is used to manage the aggravated Vata dosha in our body. It is very effective in various disorders like essential tremors, psychosis, epilepsy, and facial paralysis.   

Dosage:- One tablet twice daily to be chewed after meals

3. Neurogenie Capsule

The Neurogenie Capsules of Planet Ayurveda is a herbal capsule. The main ingredients of this herbal formulation are Brahmi and Ashwagandha capsules. Brahmi and Ashwagandha are effective herbs for stress and anxiety. So neurogenie capsules are very effective in various neurological disorders such as essential tremors, OCD, and insomnia. This formulation is also effective in essential tremors due to its rejuvenating property.

Dosage: - One capsule twice daily with lukewarm water after meals.

4. Musli Strength

Planet Ayurveda Musli Strength Capsules is an ayurvedic formulation that is primarily used for the treatment of essential tremors and other abnormalities like low immune system and body weight. The main ingredients of Planet Ayurveda Musli Strength Capsules are Gokshura (Tribulus Terrestris)  and Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum). It is also used to manage the Male Infertility, Female Infertility, and Sexual Vitality. Musli strength also increases the male sexual hormones and it gives very good results in Essential tremors

Dosage: - One capsule twice daily with lukewarm water after meals.

5. Dashmoola Capsule

The Dashmoola capsule of Planet Ayurveda is a polyherbal capsule formulation. This formulation is best to pacify the Vata dosha in our body. The main ingredients of this formulation are Patla (Stereospermum suaveolens), Shyonaka (Oroxylum Indicum), Gambhari (Gmelina Arborea), Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Prishnaparni (Uraria picta) etc . These capsules are best to manage the pain and associated weakness with tremors.  

Dosage: - One capsule twice daily with lukewarm water after meals.

Contact Planet Ayurveda to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214040 Or Check Website – www.PlanetAyurveda.com

Conclusion

Tremors can lead to a variety of complications and hamper day-to-day lifestyle. It is important to notice that tremors occur in which state such as in rating state or with sustained posture, or with certain movements. The essential tremor or rhythmic shaking is the comments problem nowadays. And tremors sometimes worsen with time and they affect your day-to-day life and lead to stress, anxiety, impaired social life, and various other disorders. So the above-mentioned medicines of planet Ayurveda are best to treat Essential Tremors because all the medicines are free from any added preservatives and other added salt that harm your health and lead to many chronic diseases. All ayurvedic herbal remedies always give good results and treat the disease by its root cause and all these medicines don’t have any side effects. Ayurveda is an ancient technique to treat patients with natural herbs.