Sarcoidosis is a disease that results from a specific form of tissue inflammation called a granuloma that can appear anywhere in the body, but most often begins in the lungs or lymph nodes. It is more common in young black adults. It is believed that a disturbed immune response of the body is the cause of this disease. Shortness of breath, cough, rash, eye inflammation, weight loss, fatigue, night sweats, and fever are common symptoms of this condition.
Sarcoidosis is not cancer and is not contagious, and in most cases it heals on its own in 2 to 3 years. However, it can seriously affect and damage vital organs such as the lungs, heart, nervous system, liver, or kidneys. Ayurvedic treatment of this condition aims to reduce tissue damage and prevent complications of the resulting fibrosis. Medicines used to reduce inflammation are: Triphala-Guggulu, Arogya-Vardhini, Punarnavadi-Guggulu, Gokshuradi-Guggulu, Yograj-Guggulu, Punarnavadi-Qadha, Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Nimba (Azadirachta indica) , Deodar (Cedrus deodara), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Patol (Tricosanthe dioica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) and Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris).
Medicines used to prevent fibrosis (scarring) are Arogya-Vardhini, Gokshuradi-Guggulu, Kaishor-Guggulu, Rasayan-Vati, Maha-Manjishthadi-Qadha, Ras-Sindoor, Guduchyadi-Qadha and Saarivasav. It is also necessary to improve the immune status of the body in this condition, in order to resolve the inflammation of the tissues as soon as possible. Medicines used for this purpose are: Laghu-Malini-Vasant, Suvarna-Malini-Vasant, Suvarna-Sutshekhar-Ras, Abhrak-Bhasma, Tapyadi-Loh, Trivang-Bhasma, Shatavari (Asperagus racemosus), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum).
Currently, there are no specific signs, symptoms, or tests for sarcoidosis, and diagnosis of this condition must be made by ruling out other conditions with similar symptoms. Therefore, such patients should be initially examined by a chest physician or rheumatologist with relevant clinical experience.