# Lymphatic Filariasis > **Category:** Vector-Borne Infectious Disease > **Hindi Name:** लिम्फैटिक फाइलेरियासिस (हाथीपांव) --- ## 🌿 Ayurvedic Reference **Ayurvedic Term:** Shlipada **Dosha Association:** Kapha, Vata **Description:** Known as Shlipada, it involves severe swelling of limbs due to Kapha accumulation and Vata obstruction in the lymphatic channels, leading to thickening of the skin. --- ## ⚠️ Symptoms - Swelling of legs or arms (elephantiasis) - Thickened, hardened skin - Pain and heaviness in affected limbs - Recurrent fever --- ## 🔍 Possible Causes - Filarial worms (Wuchereria bancrofti) - Mosquito bites - Lymphatic system damage --- ## 📋 Common Categories - Infectious Disease - Lymphatic Disorder --- ## 🌱 Ayurvedic Herbs 1. **Gokshura** - Supports urinary and lymphatic drainage 2. **Punarnava** - Powerful diuretic that reduces severe limb swelling 3. **Triphala** - Detoxifies the blood and supports tissue health 4. **Haridra (Turmeric)** - Reduces inflammation and prevents secondary skin infections --- ## 👨‍⚕️ Guruji's Medicine Ayurvedacharya Guruji Govind provides personalized Ayurvedic guidance using carefully selected herbs and traditional Ayurvedic principles according to individual conditions. --- ## 💊 Special Treatment Each treatment approach is customized after understanding the patient's condition with a holistic Ayurvedic perspective. --- ## 🔗 Related Articles _Coming soon..._ --- ## 🏷️ SEO Keywords - Filariasis Ayurvedic treatment - Shlipada natural cure - Limb swelling Ayurvedic care --- ## 📞 Contact Information **Primary:** +91 9584617477 **Alternate:** +91 7974033626 --- ## 🌐 Source [gurujigovind.com](https://gurujigovind.com) ---
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