Ayurvedic treatment for Primary hyperaldosteronism / Conn's syndrome

Has your blood pressure is monitored regularly especially when you have risk factors for high blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure may be the result of hormonal imbalances. Here we are talking about the Primary hyperaldosteronism / Conn's syndrome.

You can't take it Primary hyperaldosteronism / Conn's syndrome as it may lead to various complications

Primary aldosteronism may lead to high blood pressure and low potassium levels.

PROBLEMS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Heart attack
Heart failure
Left ventricular hypertrophy - enlargement and thickening of walls of heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle).
Stroke
Kidney disease or kidney failure

PROBLEMS WITH LOW POTASSIUM LEVELS

Few people with primary aldosteronism have low potassium levels (hypokalemia). Though mild hypokalemia may not cause any symptoms, but very low levels of potassium can result in -

Muscle cramps
Weakness
Cardiac arrhythmias
Excess thirst or urination

WHAT IS PRIMARY HYPERALDOSTERONISM / CONN'S SYNDROME?

It is a type of hormonal disorder which leads to high blood pressure. Normally adrenal glands produce a number of essential hormones. One of them is aldosterone that balances sodium and potassium in blood. Where as in the primary aldosteronism, adrenal glands produce too much aldosterone resulting to lose potassium and retain sodium.

CAUSES

Too much aldosterone production by adrenal glands may be due to

Non-malignant growth in an adrenal gland (aldosterone-producing adenoma)
Hyper activity of both adrenal glands (idiopathic hyperaldosteronism)

Rarely, Primary aldosteronism may be caused by:

A malignant (cancerous) growth of the outer layer (cortex) of the adrenal gland
A uncommon type of primary aldosteronism called as glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism which runs in families and causes the high blood pressure in children and young adults

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Moderate to severe high blood pressure
High blood pressure (resistant hypertension)
High blood pressure with a low potassium level (hypokalemia)

RISK FACTORS

High blood pressure which starts at age 44 or younger
Age is 45 or older
Family history of high blood pressure
Overweight
Inactive lifestyle
Tobacco use
Too much alcohol intake
Dietary imbalances like too much salt intake , inadequate potassium intake

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR PRIMARY HYPERALDOSTERONISM / CONN'S SYNDROME

According to Ayurveda cause of Primary hyperaldosteronism is the imbalance of tri doshas – vata, pitta and kapha. Normally these tridoshas in the balances state represent the healthy state of human body. Vitiation in any of these result in diseased state of an individual. To treat the Primary hyperaldosteronism, Ayurvedic treatment emphasizes to balance the vitiated tridoshas. Herbs like Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Pipal tvak (Ficus religiosa), Dalchini (Cinnamon tamala), Choti elaichi (Elettaria cardamom) etc. Herbs are quite good to lower down the elevated blood pressure level.

Ayurvedic treatment for Primary hyperaldosteronism / Conn's syndrome by Planet Ayurveda comprises the five herbal remedies. These herbal remedies are free from any color, chemicals, preservatives, starch, yeast etc.

PRODUCTS LIST

Arjun Tea
Arjuna Capsules
Brahmi Capsules
Kachnar Guggul
Navkarshik Churna

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Arjun Tea

Arjuna tea is an amazing herbal remedy for the Primary hyperaldosteronism. This herbal tea is prepared by the combination of herbs which support the good health of cardiovascular system. These herbs are rich in antioxidants which help to maintain the healthy blood pressure, cholesterol levels in the body.

Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) – This herb possess the cardiovascular properties which help to strengthen the heart muscles. It decreases the LDL cholesterol and increases the HDL cholesterol. Hence use of this herb is quite good in the heart problems and also acts well to manage the congestive heart failure.
Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) – It has the great medicinal importance from ancient times to manage the heart problems. This herb is packed with the rejuvenating properties and supports the good heart health. It provides relaxation to heart muscles.
Pipal tvak ( Ficus religiosa) – It is one more important herb in Ayurveda which helps to strengthen to heart muscles.
Dalchini (Cinnamon tamala) - This herb helps to reduce the cholesterol levels and helps to strengthen the heart muscles.
Choti elaichi (Elettaria cardamom) – It is amazing herb to lower down the blood pressure levels. It helps in the dilation of blood vessels and maintains proper blood supply throughout the body.

HOW TO USE –

Put one cup of water and 1 cup of milk in a pan.
Add 1 teaspoon of arjuna tea and then stir the mixture.
Boil the mixture and simmer it on low heat. Boil until it reduces to one cup.
Strain the tea and add sweetener if needed (drink without sugar).

2. Arjuna Capsules

This herbal formulation is meant to manage the heart problems like blocked arteries, congestive heart failure, heart blockage etc.

BENEFITS –

To manage the heart problems this herb is famous since ages. Cardiovascular properties of this herb helps to strengthen the heart muscles and clear the hindrances in the arteries. It also helps to decrease the LDL cholesterol and increases the HDL cholesterol.

DOSAGE – 1-2 capsule two times daily with plain water.

3. Brahmi Capsules

Brahmi capsules are prepared from standardized extract of herb Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri). These capsules are an effective Ayurvedic treatment for Primary hyperaldosteronism /Conn's syndrome. This herb possess the soothing, rejuvenating and antioxidant properties. This herbs is quite good to improve the blood supply throughout the body and maintain the healthy blood pressure.

DOSAGE – 1-2 capsules two times a day, with plain water, after meals.

4. Kachnaar Guggul

This herbal product is prepared by the combination of various herbs which work in an amazing way to treat the Primary hyperaldosteronism / Conn's syndrome.

INGREDIENTS –

Kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegata)
Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)
Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica)
Shunthi (Zingiber officinale)
Marich (Piper nigrum)
Pippali (Piper longum)
Varuna (Crataeva religiosa)

BENEFITS –

Herbs given above used in the formulation of kachnaar guggul help to balance the tridoshas – vata, pitta and kapha which is main cause of Primary hyperaldosteronism. It helps to improve the blood circulation and remove the toxins from blood.

DOSAGE – 1-2 tablets twice or thrice in a day with lukewarm water after meals.

5. Navkarshik Churna

Planet Ayurveda's Navkarshik churna is an effective Ayurvedic treatment for Primary hyperaldosteronism.