Category: Low Immunity

ITP Care Pack – An Ayurvedic Combination for ITP treatment

What is ITP

ITP or Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a bleeding disorder. It is a rare problem, which is characterized by decreased platelets in the body. Platelets help in the formation of blood clot during any injury but in ITP patient, due to decreased platelet count the formation of blood clot does not occur which results in excessive bleeding and bruising. Bleeding can occur from the nose, gums, bladder, etc.

Clinical features for ITPITP patient can present with the following complaints

Red flat spots – These are mostly seen on legs and feet.

Bleeding – Bleeding can occur from the nose, gums and can also be seen in urine and stool. Women suffering from ITP can have prolonged periods.

Blotches and Bruises – Blotches are the marks which are not of regular shape and can be seen on the skin, while Bruises are the bluish-purple marks on our skin, after any injury. In ITP patient, blotches and bruises are seen anywhere along the skin.

ITP or Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a bleeding disorder.It is a rare problem, which is characterized by decreased platelets in the body.

Ayurvedic perspective of ITP

According to Ayurveda, the three energies form our body – Vata, Pitta and Kapha, when the imbalance occurs between any of them, the disease occurs. ITP is a Raktapittadisorder (Rakta – blood), which occurs due to increased pitta in our body. This aggravation of pitta dosha occurs due to the consumption of pitta provoking foods such as sour, salty and spicy foods. These  foods lead to an increase in Amlabhava, which forms Ama Rasa and vitiates the pitta

ITP Care Pack – An Ayurvedic combination for ITP treatment

Natural Treatment of ITP
Ayurvedic Medicine for the treatment of ITP

Planet Ayurveda offers the best herbal treatment for ITP in the form of ITP care pack. All these products are pure, natural and vegetarian. These are not having any side effect, so can be used for a prolonged period of time. These are safe to use, chemical and preservative-free. All products are manufactured under the direct supervision of MD Ayurvedic Doctors by strictly following the principles of Ayurveda.

ITP care pack consists of

1.Ashwagandha capsules

These capsules are prepared by using a pure standardized extract of herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), which is used since ancient time to manage tridoshas.

An ancient verse about Ashwagandha

itp treatment in ayurveda

Reference Bhavaprakashanighantu, Verse 189-190,

Meaning Ashwagandha has various synonyms – Vrahkarni, Hyahriya,Vaji, Kusthgandhini, Balda, and Varda. It is astringent and bitter in taste with hot in potency. It helps in managing emaciation problems and acts as aphrodisiac. It is ananti-ageingagentwhich manages vata and kapha in the body. It is a good energy provider.

BenefitsAshwagandha is a very helpful in boosting our energy and immune system. It helps in balancing vitiated Vata and Pitta, and boosts our immunity. It also helps in managing stress and anxiety.

Dosage2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water (For Adults)

1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water – For Children (5 years to 14 years)

2.Giloy capsules

Giloy is an Ayurvedic herb which is bitter and astringent in taste with hot in potency. It is light to digest and converts into sweet taste after digestion.

Benefits – Giloy is having antioxidant property and is very useful in balancing vitiated Vata and Pitta and helps in the production of platelets.

Dosage1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water (For Adults and for Children – 5 years to 14 years)

3.Immune Booster

These are prepared by using various herbs like – Amalaki (Emblicaofficinalis), Bhumi amla (Phyllanthusniruri)  Grape seed (Vitisvinifera), etc.

Benefits – These herbs are having antioxidant property and are rich in vitamin – C . These herbs protect our body from oxidative damage. Bhumi amla herb is an anti-inflammatory, antiviral and anti-diabetic herb and mainly protects our liver. Amalaki herb acts as a strong immunity booster.

Dosage2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water (For Adults and for Children – 5 years to 14 years)

4.Green essentials

These are prepared by using various herbs like – Wheat grass (Triticulum Aestivum), Amla (Phyllanthus niruri) and Green tea (Camellia sinensis).

BenefitsAll these herbs provide strength to our immune system and boost our immune system. Green essentials are very helpful in treating weakness and symptoms related to ITP.

Dosage2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water (For Adults)

1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water – For Children (5 years to 14 years)

5.Brahmi chyawanprash

This is prepared by using various herbs like – Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) and Bhumi amla (Emblica officinalis).

BenefitsAll these herbs are having a rejuvenating property and are very beneficial to boost our immunity. These herbs mainly nourish our Majja dhatu (bone marrow) and stimulate it for the production of platelets.

Dosage1 teaspoonful twice daily  (For Adults and for adults – 5 years to 14 years)

6.Gandhak rasayan

These capsules are prepared by using purified Sulphur compound.

BenefitsThis product is very useful in managing bleeding disorders, as it is a good blood purifier. It also improves our body strength, digestion strength, immunity,boosts body stamina and nourishes our body.

Dosage2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water – (For Adults)

1 tablet twice daily after meals with plain water – For Children (5 years to 14 years)

7. Kumar kalyan ras

This product is prepared by using various herbs like – Kumari rasa (Aloe vera juice extract), Mukta bhasma (Bhasma (calx) of pearl) and Shuddha parada (Purified mercury).

BenefitsAloe vera contains an enzyme Bradykinase, which boosts our immune system. Aloe vera is antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibiotic in nature and is very helpful in managing skin rashes, which is one of the features of ITP. Kumar kalyanras also helps in the production of platelets.

Dosage1 tablet twice daily after meals with plain water (For Adults and for children – 5 to 14 years)

8.Suvarna basant malti ras

This product is prepared by using various herbs like – Swarna bhasma, Mukta bhasma and Nimbu swarasa.

BenefitsAll these herbs help in the production of platelets and also help in pacifying the vitiated kapha and vata in the body.

Dosage1 tablet twice daily after meals with plain water- For Adults and for children – 5 to14 years of age)

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Along with above all one additional medicine are given For Children (5 years to 14 years)

Pitta Balance 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals

Pitta balanceThese capsules help in balancing the fire element in the body and also helps to manage burning sensation in hands and feet. These capsules mainly restore the balance of fire energy in the body.

Dosage 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals

Dosage For Kids (Less than 5 years)

  1. Ashwagandha Capsules – 1 capsule twice daily
  2. Giloy Capsules – 1 capsule twice daily
  3. Immune Booster – 1 capsule twice daily
  4. Praval Panchamrit – 1tablet twice daily
  5. Gandhak Rasayan – 1 tablet once daily
  6. Kumar Kalyan Ras – 1 tablet once daily
  7. Infee Syrup – 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily
  8. Arvindasava Syrup – 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily

Praval PanchamritThese tablets are mainly used to balance Pitta and Kapha doshas and also help to improve digestion in children. These tablets are useful in anorexia, abdominal bloating and useful to improve indigestion.

Dosage 1 tablet twice daily

Infee SyrupThis syrup mainly helps to boost immunity, recovery of the child and protects the child from recurrent Gastrointestinal and respiratory infections.

Dosage 2 teaspoonfuls twice daily

Arvindasava Syrup This is a classical herbal medicine which is a good appetizer. This improves the digestion in children, also helps to improve mental and physical strength.

Dosage 2 teaspoonful twice daily

Ayurvedic Management of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Introduction

The Liver is the second largest organ of the human body whose weight is approximately 1.6 kg.

Some of the main functions of liver are

  • It metabolizes important proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
  • It helps in producing and clearing cholesterol in the body.
  • The liver secretes blood clotting factors which help in stopping the excessive blood flow during a cut or any injury.
  • It also secretes bile. Bile helps in the digestion of fats and fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K.
  • It stores iron, copper, and Vitamins such as A, D, E, K and B12.
  • The liver cleanses the blood by eliminating harmful wastes, drugs, and toxic substances from it.

causes of liver diseases

What are the common disorders that affect the liver?

Disorders that affect the liver are Hepatitis (Inflammation of the liver), Cirrhosis (scarring), fatty liver and cancer. Common causes of liver disorders are metabolism, hereditary, virus infection such as Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, intake of alcohol and drugs.

What is fatty liver?

The normal liver has 5% fat only. When the amount of fat increases by 10%, then healthy liver tissues gets converted into fatty tissues. This disorder is known as fatty liver or steatosis. In other words, this condition can be described as a liver that sucks fat.

What are the causes of fatty liver?

  • Excessive intake of alcohol
  • Overweight
  • High blood cholesterol
  • Diabetes Mellitus

causes of fatty liver

What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?

Fatty liver has two basic types:

  • Persons who have more alcohol intake, the fatty liver reaches the first stage of the disease, which gradually leads to cirrhosis if the alcohol intake is continued.
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a term used to describe the fat deposition in those patients who take alcohol in smaller quantities or do not consume alcohol at all.

What is NASH?

Due to the deposition of fats in the Patients Suffering from NAFLD, there is an inflammation and necrosis (death of tissues of the liver). The presence of dead tissues and inflammation lead to a chronic disorder known as Non-Alcoholic Steato Hepatitis (NASH). The word Steato means fat and Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Patients who are suffering from NASH are at the risk of developing cirrhosis.

NAFLD and NASH — Facts and Figures

  • In India, the incidence of NAFLD is commonly seen in obese, diabetes or prediabetic people.
  • 80% of patients suffering from NAFLD are obese.
  • It affects 40-70% of the patients suffering from diabetes.
  • In normal children, NAFLD disease has increased up to 3-10% in the last 10 years and increases up to 8-80% in overweight/obese children.
  • Nearly 2-3% thin and 15-20% obese people have NASH.

What are the risk factors associated with NAFLD?

The risk factors associated with NAFLD are:

  • Obesity
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Age: It mostly occurs in the persons above the age of 50 years. It is most commonly seen in men.
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • High levels of cholesterol or triglycerides in the blood.

What are the symptoms of NAFLD?

There are no specific Signs and Symptoms of NAFLD. But, when the disease develops, it causes pain and discomfort in the upper part of the abdomen and fatigue.

How NAFLD is diagnosed?

Following are the tests that are used for the diagnosis of NAFLD:

  • LFT: It is a blood test which measures the concentrations of various enzymes and proteins in the blood which are produced by the liver. Patients suffering from NAFLD have elevated levels of liver enzymes.
  • Imaging tests: Imaging tests such as ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CT) scan or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
  • Biopsy: A liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small needle is inserted into the liver to collect a tissue sample. Liver biopsy is done to differentiate between NASH and fatty liver.

What are the disorders and complications associated with NASH?

Patients suffering from NASH have higher risks of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disorders or stroke.

What are the steps to prevent NAFLD?

The change in lifestyle is the first step towards the prevention of NAFLD.

  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Choose a healthy diet.
  • Be regular with your physical exercises.
  • Don’t take any medicine without a physician’s consultation.
  • Intake of alcohol should be under control.
  • Quit smoking.

Modern treatment for liver disorders include the prescription of drugs but currently available drugs have more systemic toxicity therefore, physicians hesitate to administer these drugs for long term use.

According to modern medicine, liver transplantation is one of the options for chronic liver disorders but this treatment option bears several risks and is unaffordable for most of the patients in many countries, particularly in India. Further, liver transplant is a complex procedure as it requires sophisticated infrastructure, expensive drugs and prolonged stays in ICUs.

What is the Ayurvedic perspective on liver disorders?

In Ayurveda, the liver is considered as a well-known organ. It is known as”Yakrit”. The word “Yakrit” is made from two words: Yat + Krit. “Yat” means conversion and “Krit” means to do. Yakrit is a site of Raktdhatu where blood is stored. In Ayurveda, there are many herbs and their extracts that have been shown to possess hepatoprotective activities.

These herbs have biochemical active components that protect the liver from oxidative stress, promote virus elimination, block fibrogenesis, anti-inflammatory, immune-modulating, liver generating properties. Traditional Indian Medicinal system known as Ayurveda has generated extensive empirical knowledge and treated various complicated disorders since ages.

NAFLD can be successfully treated with the help of herbs and herbal remedies.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Fatty LIver

Natural Treatment of Fatty LIver

What is the treatment of NAFLD by Planet Ayurveda?

Planet Ayurveda offers effective herbal remedies for the treatment of NAFLD. These remedies are:

  1. Indian Echinacea Capsules
  2. Yakrit Plihantak Churna
  3. Phyllanthus Niruri Capsules
  4. Liver Detox Formula

1. Indian Echinacea Capsules

Planet Ayurveda’s Echinacea Capsules contain the standardized extract of the herb Andographis paniculata. This herb is known as “King of Bitters”. In Sanskrit, this herb is known by the name “Kalmegh”. This herb has been used for liver disorders, lack of appetite, purification of blood since ages. It reduces vitiated Kapha and Pitta dosha. It is useful for the treatment of liver disorders as it stimulates liver, expels out excess Pitta from the body.

Dose: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

2.Yakrit Plihantak Churna

Planet Ayurveda’s Yakrit Plihantak Churna is a wonderful combination of unique herbs that are known to improve the functioning of the liver. The herbs used in this formulation influence the functioning of the liver by regenerating liver cells, relieving inflammation, eliminating toxins, etc.

Ingredients used in the preparation of Yakrit Plihantak Churna are:

Sr. No. Ingredient Name Common Name Parts Used Quantity (200 gm)
1. Phyllanthus niruri Bhumi Amla Whole 60 gm
2. Andrographis paniculata Kalmegh Whole 20 gm
3. Eclipta alba Bhringraj Whole 20 gm
4. Tephrosia purpurea Sharpunkha Roots 20 gm
5. Cichorium intybus Kaasni Roots 20 gm
6. Picrorrhiza kurrao Katuki Stem 20 gm
7. Solanum indicum Makoy Whole 20 gm
8. Boerhavia diffusa Punarnava Roots 20 gm

Dose: 1/2-1 teaspoonful of herbal powder with plain water after meals should be taken.

3.Phyllanthus Niruri Capsules

Phyllanthus Niruri Capsules contain the standardized extract of the herb Bhumyamalaki. This herb is considered as hepatoprotective. This herb reduces vitiated Kapha and Pitta dosha. It is a coolant by nature. Therefore, these capsules are very useful in enhancing the functioning of the diseased liver. Its root, leaves and the whole plant is used as an herbal supplement. This plant has also been used for centuries as an herbal remedy for urinary calculi.

Dose: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

4.Liver Detox Formula

Liver Detox Formula by Planet Ayurveda is obtained from the mixture of different herbs that are helpful in the cleansing liver and keeps it healthy and strong. This formulation is designed to revive the damaged liver cells and gives strength to the body.

Ingredients of Liver Detox Formula are:

Sr. No. Ingredient Name Common Name Quantity
1. Picrorrhiza kurrao Kutki 200 mg
2. Boerrhavia diffusa Punarnava 100 mg
3. Andographis paniculata Kalmegh 50 mg
4. Solanum indicum Makoy 25 mg
5. Chicorum intybus Kaasni 25 mg
6. Achillea millefolium Biranjasipha 25 mg
7. Tamarix galluca Jhavuka 25 mg
8. Capparis spinosa Himsra 25 mg
9. Terminalia chebula Haritaki 25 mg

Dose: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.