Ayurvedic Treatment for Cervical Lymph Nodes - Categories, Symptoms, Causes & Herbal Remedies

CERVICAL LYMPH NODES: OVERVIEW

Cervical lymph nodes are the lymph nodes -- or small glands -- which are located in the neck region. These lymph nodes, nearly 300 in number, are an important part of the lymphatic system which a component of the human immune system.

The lymphatic system comprises nodes and vessels -- called lymphoid tissues -- which are located at different parts of the body. There are a total of around 800 lymph nodes in the body. These lymph nodes basically filter the lymph, that is, the clear fluid which circulates through the lymphatic system.

The nodes and vessels comprising the lymphatic system are basically responsible for offering protection to the body against infections. For this purpose, the lymphatic system delivers ‘lymphocytes’ or immune cells to those parts of the body where the immune response has been triggered.

Cervical lymph nodes found in the neck are subject to several pathological conditions including inflammation, infections, tumours and immune disorders.

GENERAL CATEGORIES OF CERVICAL LYMPH NODES

Generally, cervical lymph nodes can be categorized into two groups: Anterior cervical lymph nodes and Posterior cervical lymph nodes.

The Anterior cervical lymph nodes are located under the chin (submental nodes) and the jawline (submaxillary or tonsillar nodes), while the Posterior cervical lymph nodes are located along the back of the neck.

On the basis of the position of Anterior cervical lymph nodes near the structures of the throat, the nodes which are located further down the front of the neck are divided into four categories --- Prelaryngeal lymph nodes (located in front of the larynx or voice box); Thyroid lymph nodes (located close to the thyroid gland); Pretracheal lymph nodes (located in front of the trachea or windpipe); and Paratracheal lymph nodes (located near the sides of the trachea).

Furthermore, the Cervical lymph nodes which are located next to the internal jugular vein that runs near the sides of the neck are Deep cervical lymph nodes, and are categorised as lateral jugular, anterior jugular, and jugulo-digastric lymph nodes.

REASONS FOR SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES

Swelling of the lymph nodes is a fairly common condition which usually is caused by exposure to bacteria or viruses; for example, those which cause the common cold. However, in some rare cases, swollen lymph nodes can be an indication of a serious health condition.

The main reasons for the swelling of lymph nodes are illness, stress, or infection. Some of the illnesses or infections which can potentially lead to swollen lymph nodes in the neck and head include:

• Common cold or flu
• Ear infection
• Tooth infection
• Sinus infection
• HIV infection
• Mononucleosis (mono)
• Strep throat
• Skin infection

In addition, more serious health conditions, such as cancers or immune system disorders, can cause the swelling of the lymph nodes throughout the body.

PLANET AYURVEDA'S 'SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES CARE PACK'

Swollen lymph nodes may sometimes lead to serious health complications. Planet Ayurveda herbal manufacturing company offers some very useful herbal products, put together in ‘Swollen Lymph Nodes Care Pack’ for effectively managing the swelling of lymph nodes.

Swollen Lymph Nodes Care Pack

The herbal products available from Planet Ayurveda are prepared under the guidance of renowned Ayurvedic experts. For the preparation of these products, 100% pure and natural herbs are used. Hence, these products are safe to use, and their natural ingredients have the capability to keep the lymphatic system healthy.

Planet Ayurveda’s herbal products for the effective management of swollen lymph nodes are:

1. Ashwagandha Capsules

For preparing these capsules, the standardized extract of ‘Ashwagandha’ herb (Withania somnifera) is used. The herb is used widely in Ayurvedic medicines because of its anti-inflammatory effects and its ability to pacify the body’s ‘Vata’ and ‘Pitta’ doshas.

These capsules are an excellent herbal supplement for maintaining overall health and well-being. The use of these capsules is particularly beneficial in increasing muscle mass and strength, reducing inflammation, lowering the blood sugar levels, improving the health of the heart, enhancing the brain function, reducing metabolic imbalances, and lowering the levels of cortisol (‘stress hormone’).

Dosage of Ashwagandha capsules for managing swollen lymph nodes: 2 capsules, twice a day, with plain water, after meals.

2. Kachnaar Guggul Tablets

These tablets are prepared from a combination of potent herbs which primarily include Guggul (Commiphora mukul) and Kachnaar (Bauhinia variegata). Along with these two well-known herbs, the other herbal components which are combined for preparing these tablets are: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Varuna (Crataeva nurvala), Pippali (Piper longum), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), and Guggulu Resin (Commiphora mukul).

The use of Kachnaar Guggul tablets can maintain healthy muscle mass, managing cancers/tumors, treating obesity, managing Lipoma (tumors consisting of fatty tissue), keeping the kidneys healthy, managing liver cysts, managing fistula, and treating skin diseases.

Dosage of Kachnaar Guggul tablets for managing swollen lymph nodes: 2 tablets with plain water, three times a day, after meals.

3. Curcumin Capsules

These capsules are prepared from the Curcumin which is one of the main active compounds of the rhizomatous herb of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa). Hence, each of these capsules is packed with the standardized extract of Turmeric which has amazing medicinal properties. Turmeric, a common household spice, is widely known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions.

The use of Curcumin capsules is beneficial in reducing inflammation, managing nerve pain, treating muscle aches, managing swelling in joints, reducing stiffness of joints, providing relief in muscular disorders, managing allergies, and treating musculoskeletal diseases.

Dosage of Curcumin capsules for managing swollen lymph nodes: 2 capsules, times a day, with plain water after meals.

CONCLUSION:

The 'Swollen Lymph nodes care pack' offered by Planet Ayurveda has immense benefits with regard to managing the swelling and inflammation of lymph nodes. The components of this pack are very helpful in providing relief from swollen lymph nodes, especially since the potent herbs used by Planet Ayurveda experts have proven medicinal value. The products are completely natural, and do not contain any chemicals, additives, colors, starch, yeast, binders, fillers or preservatives. The use of these products, under the guidance of an expert Ayurvedic practitioner, is helpful in ensuring the overall health of the lymphatic system.

Ayurvedic Treatment for NHL Cancer

Felling enthusiasm, prosperity, activeness, positivity and wealth means you are quite fit and fine. Under the roof of this body sheath, many cells, tissues, vessels and organs associate to make body workable. Aberrant growth in any part of this body and body parts leads to a serious illness that is spreading like a wildfire these days. This illness is known with a prevailing name – cancer. This occurs when there is abnormal growth of cells in the body. These cells just get split and grow more and more. This overgrowth results in formation of lumps (tumor), which further spread to the surrounding tissues and cause cancer. Here we discuss one type of cancer that can originate and affects various parts of the human body. This is called as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) cancer.

What Is NHL Cancer?

A cancer that originates in the lymphatic system. It is a system consist of various tissues and vessels that consists a fluid - lymph. This is an integral part of immune system of the body. The fluid lymph contains numerous white blood cells that help to combat illness. These carry waste, harmful things (bacteria, virus, abnormal cells and toxins) from body parts and destroy them. These vessels carry these waste to the blood and then expels out of the body.

So any malfunctioning in this system causes in production of abnormal growth of white blood cells present in the lymph. These cells keep on dividing, start collaborating in vessels and swell the vessels. This cause problem in organ functioning. These are found in organs like neck, tonsils, arms, chest, thymus, abdomen, and spleen.

What Are The Classes Of Nhl Cancer?

Two immune cells are there which are present in major volume in lymph. These are B- cells (generate antibodies to treat infections) and T-cells (kill foreign non-appropriate substances). This cancer is mainly due to B-cells.

The main classified cancer types originate due to B-cells and these are

1. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma - it causes up to 40% of NHL cancer. It is due to abnormal growth of B cells. In this condition, first sign is swollen mass in neck, stomach or groin, fever and weight loss.
2. Follicular lymphoma - B cells gathering in lymph nodes. It shows symptoms of swelling, fever, sweat and fever. In its later stage, other problems like anemia, leukopenia, bone marrow dysfunction and more are seen.

Other types of NHL cancer are

• Burkitt lymphoma
• Thyroid lymphoma
• T cell lymphoblastic lymphoma
• CNS lymphoma
• HIV-related lymphoma etc.

Risk Factors For NHL Cancer

• Immune system suppressing medications
• Weak immunity
• Bacterial and viral infections – H. pylori, HIV, Epstein-Barr virus and HCV.

Symptoms of NHL cancer

• Swollen lymph nodes in neck, armpit or groin.
• Chest pain
• Abdominal pain or swelling
• Breathlessness
• Fever
• Weight loss

What Test Can Diagnose Nhl Cancer?

• Through physical examination
• Blood tests like complete blood count to check the white blood cell count and lactate dehydrogenase test.
• CT-scan or X-ray – to check tumor formation
• Biopsy.

NHL cancer management can be done very effectively through ayurvedic treatment. As Ayurveda concerns on all the factors body, mind and soul. This treats and manages the condition without any side effects.

AYURVEDA is an ancient herbal medicinal system in which all the diseases are treated with the use of herbs. It originated around 5000 years back in India. In Ayurveda, all aspects have been seen on the level of body, mind and soul. Ayurveda name itself consists its healing meaning. Ayu word indicates life and veda indicates science, which means science of life.

In Ayurveda, human body is comprised of three doshas or say natural constituents. These doshas are made up of five natural elements and controls all body functioning.

These doshas classified as

• Fire and water makes pitta dosha - controls digestion and metabolism.
• Water and earth makes kapha dosha - provides structure and growth.
• Air and space makes vata dosha - controls movements, circulation, respiration and elimination.

Ayurvedic View Point Of Nhl Cancer

Ayurveda view point towards NHL cancer is of two-fold kind. The main target of Ayurveda is to control the production of kapha and make immune system strong. There are number of herbs for management of NHL cancer. These herbs act without raising any complications like mucus dryness and increasing pitta. Mixture of herbal formulations combine to act upon bone marrow, spleen and liver that further can correct the production of healthy lymphocytes.

There are herbal formulations prepared by Planet Ayurveda which have a delightful and effective effect on NHL cancer management.

Planet Ayurveda provides swollen lymph node pack to manage NHL cancer

This pack consists of following herbal formulations:

1. Kachnaar Guggul

Kachnaar is also known as mountain ebony. A plant widely grown in India, contains sugars, resins and tannins, found very useful in treatment of lymphatic problems such as inflammation in lymph nodes and blockage of lymphatic channels. So it is very helpful in treating NHL cancer problem.

Except kachnaar, this herbal formulation contains other herbs also. These herbs are Guggul, amalaki, ginger, bibhitaki, black pepper, peepal, varuna and haritaki. Out of these Guggul is second major ingredient of this formulation that have great anti-inflammatory effects.

This medicine helps to shrink the non-lymphatic growths such as cysts and tumors present in the body. This medicine is 100% natural and organic.

Dosage - It can be taken as 2 tablets two times in a day.

2. Ashwagandha Capsules

Ashwagandha is a very potent herb. Its name meant a smell of a horse. It is famous with the name as Indian ginseng due to its properties of rejuvenation.

Its root extract is used for treating various medicinal properties and one of them is NHL cancer. Its root consists of various phytochemicals such as tropine, hentiroctane, anahygrine, phitosteryl and many more. These helps to maintain weight, stress, inflammation, nervous problems and many more. Ashwagandha shows properties like anti-oxidant, enhances the effect of therapy, control angiogenesis and binds to protein that is needed to grow cancer condition. Due to all these properties of Ashwagandha, it is used to treat NHL cancer.

The Ashwagandha capsules prepared by Planet Ayurveda are totally organic, natural and very effective in treatment of lymphatic system disorders.

Dosage: This can be taken as 1 capsule twice a day.

3. Curcumin Capsules

It is also known as turmeric, a regular kitchen ingredient. Curcumin is a phytochemical present in turmeric. This phytochemical has many properties such as anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprtotective and anti-cancer. This Curcumin controls the growth of cancer cells. It protects the body from free radicals that can cause tumor growth.
It also interferes with molecular pathways which are involved in tumor/cancer formation.

So, Curcumin capsules prepared by Planet Ayurveda are very helpful to treat the problem of NHL cancer.

Dosage - It can be taken as 2 capsules two times a day.