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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.

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

Conclusion

In order to conclude with this information, it is crystal clear that this rare bleeding disorder can get managed naturally with Ayurvedic herbs and herbal supplements from Planet Ayurveda.

References

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4956798/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27164460-congenital-afibrinogenemia-identification-and-characterization-of-two-novel-homozygous-fibrinogen-a-and-b-chain-mutations-in-two-tunisian-families/
https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5761/afibrinogenemia

Triphala for Detoxification and Rejuvenation – An Ayurvedic Formula

The word “Tri” means three and “Phala” means fruit. It is one of the most widely used Ayurvedic product because of its numerous health benefits.

It is prepared from three fruits

Emblica Officinalis – Amla (Indian gooseberry)
Terminalia Chebula – Haritaki (Chebulic myrobalan)
Terminalia Bellirica – Vibhitaki (Belleric myrobalan)

1. Amla (Emblica Officinalis)

This little fruit is stuffed with innumerable health benefits. It has sour taste. It takes care of the patient like a mother. It has anti-ageing, coolant property, has all the tastes except salt. It is dry in nature, sweet, astringent. It balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha, undergoes sweet taste conversion after digestion and has cold potency, balances Vata due to its sour taste, balances Pitta dosha due to sweetness and cold nature, balances Kapha due to dryness and astringent properties.

2. Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula)

It is a very famous rejuvenating herb. There are 7 types of Haritaki as explained in Ayurvedic texts.

Taste : It has 5 tastes except salt.
Qualities : Light and dry.
Undergoes pungent taste after digestion.
Potency : Hot
It increases digestion power
It clears and cleans bowels
If it is boiled or steamed, it becomes absorbant hence useful in malabsorption syndrome.
If it is taken after food, it eliminates all the toxic effects due to food poisoning.
With salt : it balances Kapha dosha.
With sugar : it balances Pitta dosha.
With ghee : it balances Vata dosha

For the purpose of rejuvenation, it is adminstered along with different ingredients in different seasons.

In rainy seasons, it is taken with rock salt.
In autumn season, it is taken with sugar.
In early winter, it is taken with ginger.
In winter, it is taken with Pippali (Piper longum)
In spring season, it is taken with jaggery.

3. Vibhataki (Terminalia bellirica)

Vibhataki means lack of fear and Vibhataki means fruit that takes away the fear of disease.

Effect : Balances Kapha and Vata.
Taste : Astringent.
Undergoes sweet taste after digestion.
Qualities : Dry, light to digest.
Eases motion, has laxative action. That’s why, Triphala is mild laxative.
Taste : Triphala has 5 out of 6 tastes- sweet, sour, pungent, bitter and astringent.
Effect on Tridosha : Balances Pitta and Kapha.
Potency: When it comes to hot or cold potency, Amla is mildly cold, Haritaki and Vibhitaki are slightly hot in nature, so overall effect of Triphala is hot.

Benefits of Triphala

Triphala is an excellent source of anti-oxidants.
It is also used in the treatment of diabetes due to its rich anti-oxidant properties.
It can be used regularly for pre-diabetic patients.
Water decoction (Kashayam) prepared from Triphala powder is used to treat non-healing wounds.
It is widely used in skin disorders.
It is also used for the treatment of obesity.
For weight loss and for lowering cholesterol levels, it can be used for 4-6 months.
It is also used for improving eye sight. For improving eye sight, Triphala Ghrita (clarified butter made up of Triphala) is widely used. It is also used to improve computer vision syndrome.
Triphala powder is widely used in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome associated with constipation (IBS-C) as Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) is good in easing bowel movements. For the treatment of IBS-C, 1 teaspoon of Triphala powder is administered in night along with water before or after meals. 2 teaspoon of Triphala powder can be administered if the constipation is severe.
It is also used as a daily tonic due to its rich anti-oxidant property.
Vibhatiki (Terminalia bellirica) helps to improve digestion and strength
Amla (Emblica officinalis) balances heat levels in the body(Pitta-balance)

Triphala for Detoxification and Rejuvenation

Triphala for Rejuvenation

Charak Samhita, Chikitsa Sthaan, 1st chapter deals with the anti-aging treatments. It has 4 sections. It deals with anti aging remedies by using herbs like- Amla, Triphala, Long pepper and Shilajeet. The great sages of India were devoted to penance, celibacy, meditation and tranquility so the remedies for rejuvenation can only be found in Ayurveda only.
This remedy for using Triphala is explained by Master Charaka(Father of Indian Medicine) for rejuvenation. Triphala- a combination of simple herbs like- Amla, Baheda and Harad can do wonders. It is also known to show anti-aging effect. Its references is found in Charak Samhita as well as in Sushrut Samhita (ancient Ayurvedic texts).

Remedy

Take 100 grams Triphala powder. Make a semi-solid waste by adding water. Take a clean iron vessel or pot and apply the paste of Triphala powder over the iron vessel and leave it to dry for one day. Take out the paste from iron vessel after 24 hours and keep it in a clean and dry container. Keep in mind that Triphala must be completely dried, if it is not completely dried, it may get spoilt in a week time. This dried powder is administered in a dose of 5-10 grams along with 1 teaspoon of honey.
It may also be made into paste with honey and can be consumed with 1 cup of water after food. If it is to be consumed in the morning, one should take at least 5 grams of sesame oil (in diet) or cow’s ghee in the evening.
If this remedy is taken at night, one should consume at least 5 grams of ghee or sesame oil in the next breakfast.

According to Master Charak, by using this remedy for continuously one year, one can live for 100 years free from aging and diseases!!

According to Ayurveda, the nature of vessel used for storing any substance or used for cooking adds its own medicinal value to the substance which is being stored or contained in the vessel. In ancient times, people used to drink water empty stomach in the morning which is kept in copper vessel over-night due to medicinal properties of copper vessel. We can also observe the difference in bathing water which is boiled in copper vessel and which is heated by modern day geyser.

As per Ayurveda, iron is used as anti-aging remedy. There are many benefits of iron like- it is coolant in nature, nourishing, bitter, sweet and sour in taste. It is also useful in cardiovascular diseases. It improves strength, immunity, memory, skin texture, intelligence, digestive power and many more.

Triphala powder is good for eyes, spleen, liver, blood vessels and a very good anti-oxidant. So this combination of iron and triphala is a good combination for rejuvenation.
Both Triphala and honey have rooksh (dry) nature. To counter this effect after digestion, cow’s ghee/sesame oil is advised.
Once prepared, this combination can be stored for a period of 1-2 months only. It is advised to prepare this remedy every month.
This remedy or advice comes from Master Charaka directly so there is no problem to use it continuously for one year. (Reference: Charak Samhita, Chikitsa Sthaan, 1st chapter).

Precautions

Diabetic patients should consult their doctor before consuming honey.
It is best to avoid this remedy during pregnancy.
As per Charak Samhita Sutrasthaan, 26th Chapter, sour fruits should not be consumed with milk. So, milk should be avoided alongwith Triphala.

Triphala for detoxification

Triphala can be easily used as a herbal cleanser which is used as herbal colon cleansing. For detoxification, 5 grams Triphala powder can be taken with warm water during night. It is also a liver protective agent.