AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF SICKLE CELL ANEMIA

INTRODUCTION

It is well said that health is the real wealth nor the pieces of gold or silver. No one can mark question on these lines because if you are not physically fit then there will be lack of interest in all other activities. It seems miserable that health issues are rapidly increasing. There are various factors which are responsible for this thing like improper eating habits, busy schedule and our life style. Today we are talking about the sickle cell anemia.

From the ayurvedic point of view, there are various herbs which are very helpful to manage the symptoms of sickle cell anemia in natural way. Ayurveda is an ancient healing science which has been originated in India around 5000 years ago. To manage the health problems ayurveda's main motive is the prevention and healing the disease to have better quality of life. But when you are looking for herbal medicines to manage the health issues then you must have some patience because herbs take time to show their effects.

There are various herbs like Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Shunti (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Piper chaba (Chavya), Haridra (Curcuma longa),Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Chitrak mool (Plumbago zeylanica), Mandoor bhasma (Ferric oxide calx), Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcumin longa), Bhumiamla (Phyllantus niruri) are there which are very useful to manage the symptoms of sickle cell anemia in a natural way without causing any adverse effects on health.

WHAT IS SICKLE CELL ANEMIA?

Sickle cell anemia is a blood disorder and inherited form of anemia. In this condition red blood cells become sticky and rigid and form a crescent shape, like a sickle cell. These sickle red blood cells get stick to the wall of blood vessels and block the blood flow and oxygen to various parts of body. Normally, red blood cells are round and flexible which allow them to move easily through blood.

SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH SICKLE CELL ANEMIA

• Anemia
• Chest pain which results in difficulty in breathing
• Abdominal pain.
• Joint pain.
• Swelling in hands and feet.
• Slow growth and development in infants and children.
• Delayed puberty in teenagers.
• There is blockage of blood flow to spleen or liver.

WHEN TO VISIT YOUR DOCTOR?

Sickle cell anemia has the serious health hazards like permanent damage to brain, heart, liver, kidneys and bones. So it is mandatory to visit your doctor during these symptoms:-

• Severe pain in abdomen, chest and joints.
• People who have sickle cell anemia are at the increased risk of infections and fever is the first symptom.
• Pale skin.
• One side paralysis and weakness in arms, legs, difficulty in walking and problem in vision, then call your doctor immediately.

CAUSES OF SICKLE CELL ANEMIA IN AYURVEDA

Sickle cell anemia is an inherent blood disorder in which red blood cells become rigid and form crescent shape like a sickle cell. Due to this there is the blockage in blood supply and oxygen to the different part of body. According to ayurveda, sickle cell anemia is due to beejadsoha that means the abnormality in sperm or oveum. Beejaodosha leads to the impairment in the raktavaha srotas (blood channels) due to which blood cells are not able to perform their normal functions.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA BY PLANEY AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda provides effective herbal remedies such as Punarnava Mandoor, Phyllanthus Niruri, Boswellia Curcumin and Giloy Capsules for ayurvedic treatment of sickle cell anaemia. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.

1. PUNARNAVA MANDOOR

Herbal formulation for sickle cell anemia by Planet Ayurveda contains punarnava mandoor. This herbal product is available in the form of tablets and is 100% safe for use. Punarnava mandoor contains various natural ingredients which are given below:

LIST OF INGREDIENTS :-

• Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa)
• Shunti (Zingiber officinale)
• Pippali (Piper longum)
• Maricha (Piper nigrum)
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
• Piper chaba (Chavya)
• Haridra (Curcuma longa)
• Vidanga (Embelia ribes)
• Chitrak mool (Plumbago zeylanica)
• Mandoor bhasma (Ferric oxide calx)

Benefits - Punarnava mandoor is an amazing blend of various herbs which are mentioned above and very useful to manage the symptoms of sickle cell anemia. This herbal product is very useful for anemia, low RBC count and low platelet count. It helps to provide relief in the symptoms associated with sickle cell anemia like chest pain, abdominal pain, joint pains and swelling in hands and feet.

Dosage - 2 tablets, thrice in a day with plain water.

2. PHYLLANTHUS NIRURI

Phyllantus niruri is an amazing herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda and quite useful to manage the symptoms of sickle cell anemia. These capsules are 100% pure and prepared from the pure extracts of herb Bhumiamla (Phyllantus niruri)

Benefits - Bhumiamla (Phyllantus niruri) has the great medicinal importance and offers the various health benefits. It helps to pacify all the three energies vata, pitta and kapha. It is very useful to manage the spleen disorders which is responsible for the production of blood cells. These capsules are very good herbal formulation for sickle anemia and various patients are benefited with this herbal formulation.

Dosage - one capsule two times in a day with plain water after meals.

3. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

Boswellia curcumin is another effective herbal formulation by Planet Ayurveda to manage the symptoms of sickle cell anemia in a natural way. This herbal formulation is prepared by the combination of two herbs that are Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcumin longa ).

These herbs have the great medicinal importance in the field of Ayurveda and very useful to manage the sickle cell anemia. Curcumin contains the iron which is essential for the production of (RBC) Red Blood Cells. Shallaki helps to provide relief in the pain associated with sickle cell anemia like Chest pain, Abdominal pain, Joint pains and Swelling in hands and feet.

Dosage - one capsule two times in a day with plain water after meals.

4. GILOY CAPSULES

Planet Ayurveda offers a herbal formulation which is named as giloy capsules and very useful to manage the symptoms of sickle cell anemia in a natural way. These are available in the form of capsules. This herbal product is prepared from the pure extract of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)

Benefits - Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is very useful herb to manage the symptoms of sickle cell anemia. This herb is cooling in nature and also has haemopoietic properties. It also helps to improves the spleen functioning. Thus giloy capsules are very effective herbal formulation for sickle cell anemia and various patients are benefitted with this product.

Dosage - one capsule two times in a day with plain water after meals.

WHY SHOULD ONE GO FOR PLANET AYURVEDA?

• All the products are 100% pure.
• Efficacy of the herbs is checked in the labs before making any herbal formulation.
• Products are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch and any color.
• All the products are manufactured under the guidance of highly experienced MD Ayurveda doctors.