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Natural Treatment for Blood Disorders – Dr. Vikram Chauhan

Blood is a living tissue in our body which is made up of four components that are plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Plasma is the liquid part and red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are the solid parts of the blood. Blood is a constantly circulating fluid and it provides nutrition, oxygen and helps in waste removal.

Functions of The Blood in The Body Are

It helps to carry oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues.
Helps to regulate the temperature of the body
It helps to remove out the waste products of the kidney and liver.

Blood Disorders

Blood disorders are conditions that affect the functions of the blood cells in the body and also affect the components of the blood.

Platelets, which help in blood clotting.
Red blood cells, which transport oxygen to the body’s tissues
White blood cells, which helps to fight against infections

Symptoms of Blood Disorders

The signs and symptoms depend upon the component of blood which is affected by the disease. The symptoms vary in all conditions.

The Common Symptoms of Red Blood Cell Disorders

Fatigue
Shortness of breath or breathlessness
Lack of concentration due to the lack of oxygenated blood in the brain
Muscle weakness or lack of muscle strength
Fast heart rate

The Common Symptoms of White Blood Cell Disorders

Chronic infections
Tiredness or fatigue
Weight loss
Malaise, or a general feeling of being unwell, illness and discomfort.

The Common Symptoms of Platelet Disorders

Wounds or injuries that don’t heal or are slow to heal
Bleeding, when blood does not clot after injury or cut
Bruises on the skin
Unexplained nosebleeds
Bleeding from the gums
Blood in urine or stool

Red Blood Cell Disorders

Red blood cell disorders affect the red blood cells of the body. These are blood cells that carry oxygen from your lungs to the entire body. There are various disorders related to red blood disorders, which can affect both children and adults.

It includes

1. Anemia

Anemia is a condition in which your body tissues lack sufficient healthy red blood cells to carry enough oxygen.

Types of Anemia

Iron-deficiency anemia
Sickle cell anemia
Normocytic anemia
Autoimmune Haemolytic anemia
Fanconi anemia
Pernicious anemia

2. Thalassemia

It is a group of inherited diseases in which normal production of hemoglobin is hampered. Due to low hemoglobin, oxygen doesn’t get to all parts of the body. It hampers the overall functioning of organs which leads to various problems in the body.

3. Polycythemia Vera

It is a type of blood cancer that is caused by a gene mutation. In this case, the bone marrow produces red blood cells in excess. It causes thickening of blood or clotting which can lead to heart attack or strokes.

4. White Blood Cell Disorders

White blood cells (leukocytes) help protect the body and fight infections and foreign substances. White blood cell disorders can affect our body’s immune system response and also the ability to fight infection. These disorders can also affect both adults and children.

1. Lymphoma

It is a type of blood cancer that occurs in the lymphatic system of the body. There is an overproduction of white blood cells. Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are two major types of Lymphoma.

2. Leukemia

It is a type of blood cancer in which malignant white cells multiply in the bone marrow. It is either acute or chronic.

3. Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

In this condition there is an overproduction of blasts also known as immature cells.

Platelet Cell Disorders

If there is any cut or injury, blood platelets are the first responders. They accumulate at the site of injury and form a plug to prevent further bleeding.

The common Platelet Cell Disorders are:

1. Hemophilia

It is also known as a blood clotting disorder. The most common complication of Hemophilia is prolonged and excessive bleeding.

2. Immune Thrombocytopenia

It is an autoimmune disease. The immune system is hampered, it attacks blood platelets and causes destruction of platelets. It can lead to excessive bleeding and bruising.

3. Von Willebrand Disease

This disease is inherited blood disease which occurs due to deficiency of a protein known as Willebrand factor(VWF).

4. Acquired Platelet Function Disorder

There are certain drugs that affect the functioning of platelets.

Natural Treatment of Blood disorders

According to Ayurveda blood is considered as Rakta dhatu which is the second dathu of the body. It provides nutrition and oxygen to each cell.

According to Ayurveda blood disorder occurs when Pitta recites in the Rakta dhatu and any vitiation in the pitta dosha leads to blood disorders.

Natural treatment is the best treatment among any treatment because this treatment cures and prevents any disease without causing any side effects to the body. Ayurveda provides this natural treatment by offering natural herbs, panchakarma therapies, and some yoga asanas.

There are also some herbs for the Natural Treatment of Blood Disorders. These herbs are also used in the formulation of herbal products.

It Includes

1. Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosus)

Shatavari can improve the level of white blood cell count. This herb is very potent to maintain the health of the female reproductive system. It also supports the immune system, healthy energy levels, and strengthens the body.

2. Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)

Punarnava herb possesses diuretic, anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory,anti-arthritic, spasmolytic, antibacterial, analgesic, immunity booster, and anti-aging properties. It can rejuvenate the whole body and health as it strengthens the body and normalizes doshas.

3. Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)

It supports the healthy function of the heart due to its cardiovascular properties. It strengthens the heart muscle and maintains proper blood flow in the body. This herb also helps in maintaining healthy blood pressure and good cholesterol levels in the body.

4. Amla (Emblica Officinalis)

Amla is rich in nutrients and it is very effective in various bleeding disorders. This herb pacifies all three doshas in the body.

5. Haridra (Curcuma Longa)

It possesses anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It also acts as a blood purifier and it is useful in the treatment of atherosclerosis, it removes the accumulation in the blood vessels and toxins from the body.

(Reference: Bhavprakash nighantu/Shloka- 196-197, page no-111)

It states that haridra, kanchani, peeta, nishakhya, varvarini, krimghni, haldi, yoshitripya and hatvilasini all are synonyms of Curcuma. This herb is pungent and bitter in taste, rough, hot in potency and used to pacify kapha and pitta dosha in the body. It improves skin tone and used in skin disorders, diabetes, bleeding disorders, inflammation, and anemia and used in wound healing.

Treatment of Afibrinogenemia in Ayurveda

Abstract

Fibrinogen is a soluble glycoprotein and a clotting factor (factor I) which is an essential component for clotting present in plasma. This plays an important role in the breaking down of fibrinogen to fibrin by the enzymatic action of thrombin. Inherited fibrinogen disorders can be divided into two types i.e. afibrinogenemia and hypofibrinogenemia. This condition can be fatal if not managed properly by the Ayurvedic medicine system.

What is Afibrinogenemia?

Afibrinogenemia is a rare coagulation disorder which is also referred to as congenital afibrinogenemia which is usually inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. This condition is generally characterized by the virtual absence of plasma immune-reactive fibrinogen (Factor I) which can be measured by antigenic or functional assays. The prevalence of this disease is estimated in one to 1,000,000 and male or females, both can get equally affected. (1)

Afibrinogenemia

What are the Possible Causes of Afibrinogenemia?

There are two factors which can trigger this condition –

1. Mutation Afibrinogenemia

It is generally caused by fibrinogen deficiency in plasma which is triggered by homozygous or heterozygous mutations; affecting any of the three fibrinogen genes i.e. FGA, FGB, and FGG). This mutation results in the partial or complete absence of fibrinogen. Each gene is responsible for making a part or subunit of protein.

2. Inheritance Afibrinogenemia

The parent of an affected infant with an autosomal recessive condition carries one copy of the mutated gene. These individuals are termed carriers and have abnormal levels of fibrinogen in the blood. (2)

How to Recognize Afibrinogenemia?

The fibrinogen levels below 0.1 g/L; represents bleeding abnormalities which may range from mild to severe. It was studied that if bleeding occurs from the umbilical cord just after pregnancy; this can be an early alert to afibrinogenemia.

Some of the other Symptoms Include

Nose bleeding which can be difficult to stop (Epistaxis)
Bleeding in the mucous membrane
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Postpartum hemorrhage and menorrhagia
Heavy bleeding after injury
Spleen rupture
Intracranial hemorrhage (rare)
Miscarriage
Prolonged menstruation in females
Swelling and inflammation in joints
Bleeding gums (Gingival bleeding) (3)

How Afibrinogenemia Can be Diagnosed?

Doctors usually look at a person’s medical history, physical examination and certain laboratory assays are performed for the confirmation. A person with afibrinogenemia the results are based on the fibrin which is a product of fibrinogen. The tests include Thrombin time (TT), Prothrombin time (PTT), Reptilase time and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT).

Beneficial Ayurvedic Herbs in Afibrinogenemia

1. Lodhra (Symplocos Racemosa)

This traditional herb is beneficial in pacifying Kapha dosha and balancing Pitta dosha. Lodhra works effectively in bleeding disorders and is considered an amazing coagulant which reduces bleeding and effectively healing wounds.

2. Ashoka (Saraca Indica)

Ashoka is very helpful in controlling internal bleeding and hemorrhagic bleeding.

3. Lotus

Lotus which is commonly known as Kamal kakdi has astringent properties so it is a proven natural remedy for bleeding disorders.

4. Priyangu

Priyangu (Callicarpa macrophylla) can effectively decrease the clotting time of blood.

Ayurvedic Aspect of Afibrinogenemia

According to Ayurvedic principles, afibrinogenemia is considered as sejvikaras or congenital which gets triggered when there is one or more raktadhatu is absent. This ultimately results in interference to raktastambhak action of blood.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Afibrinogenemia by Planet Ayurveda

For Afibrinogenemia, Planet Ayurveda is offering 100% pure, natural and vegetarian herbal formulations which have been manufactured under the strict supervision of MD Ayurveda experts. Some of the herbal products include Pitta balance capsules, Cloto plan syrup, Kamdudha ras, and Mukta panchamrit ras. All these medicines will not result in any kind of side effects.

Kamdudha Ras Moti Yukt
Amalaki Rasayan
Amla Saar
Kaharva Pishti
Shonit Stambhak Vati
Giloyghan Vati

Products Description

1. Kamdudha Ras Moti Yukt

Kamdudha Ras (Moti yukt) – This is a classical herbo-mineral formulation manufactured by Planet Ayurveda consisting of Guduchi satva (Tinospora cordifolia), praval pishti (calx of coral), mukta bhasma (Calx of pearl) etc. this formulation helps to pacify pitta dosha and rakta dosha, it also helps to relieve various GI issues like bloating, acidity and all other digestion problems.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily before meal with plain water.

2. Amalaki Rasayan

This is a classical herbal formulation consisting of the single herb Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis). Amla is very effective in all blood disorders, it is rich in various health supplements, helps to balance all the doshas, and is having cardio-protective, hepatoprotective, and immune booster in nature.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily after meal with plain water.

3. Amla Saar

This is also a classical herbal formulation consisting of single herb manufactured by Planet Ayurveda in a classical manner. Amla (Emblica officinalis) is the main ingredient in this product which is rich in Vitamin C, which helps to boost immunity and delays the aging process. Amla provides strength to the body, pacifies tridoshas and is very effective in treating various digestive ailments.

Dosage: 2 teaspoons twice daily after meal with plain water.

4. Kaharva Pishti

Kaharva pishti is an ayurvedic herbo-mineral preparation manufactured by Planet Ayurveda consisting of Amber (Trikanta mani) and rose water (Rosa grandiflora). This preparation helps to maintain a healthy bloodstream and a good digestive system. Kaharva pishti is very effective in reducing rakta pradoshaj vikar like epistaxis, GI bleedings, intracranial hemorrhage, prolonged menstruation in females, and pacifying pitta dosha.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. Shonit Stambhak Vati

This is a patent herb-mineral formulation consisting of Nagkesar (Mesua ferra), Shuddha Laksha (Laccifer lacca), Doorva (Cynodon dactylon), and many more. As the name suggests this articulation is very effective in controlling bleeding disorders and is very good in the pacification of pitta dosha so is used in Afibrinogenemia.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

6. Giloyghan Vati

Giloyghan Vati is a single herbal formulation prepared by classical methods in Planet Ayurveda consisting of Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). It acts as an anti-oxidant, which is very useful in protecting our various organs from the free radicals, having anti-inflammatory properties and this herb is very effective in protecting from various infections and also acts as an immunity booster.