BSS- Bernard Soulier Syndrome is one of a group of hereditary platelet disorders. BSS is a blood clotting disorder that hampers the ability of blood platelets to stick together and spread around a broken vessel. People with Bernard-Soulier syndrome tend to bruise easily and have an increased risk of nosebleeds. Blood clotting is a complex procedure that stops blood from leaking through damaged blood vessel walls. One suffering with BSS has low and insufficient platelets. The disorder is due to deficiency in glycoprotein Ib/IX/V, which is the same protein found on the surface of platelets.
As Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a hereditary problem therefore, the progeny can also be affected if the parents are affected by BSS.
SYMPTOMS
- Menstrual abnormalities.
- Epistaxis (nose bleeding)
- Gingiva (Gums bleeding)
- Bleeding from the mouth
- Bleeding in the urinary or gastrointestinal track
- Purpura (bruising just under the skin)
DIAGNOSIS
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Bleeding time/platelet function analyzer (PFA-100)
CAUSES
Pitta imbalance is responsible for blood disorders. Intake of Too much of warm, salty, sour and spicy food increase pitta dosh to worsen the condition which leads to or results in bleeding disorder.
AYURVEDIC VIEW OF BERNARD-SOULIER SYNDROME
The three energies (vata, pitta and kapha) are which rule or control the health. Imbalance in any of the energies lead to various complications. As Pitta dosha is responsible for the disorders in blood. Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a Bleeding disorders and according to Ayurveda it is known Rakta pitta. Ayurvedic treatment considers the balancing of doshas to be most important to cure health issues.
TREATMENT OF BERNARD-SOULIER SYNDROME BY PLANET AYURVEDA
Ayurveda considers doshas to be responsible for all health issues. Therefore, balance of doshas is the main target of Ayurveda to maintain the health. Planet Ayurveda has pure and natural herbal treatments for all diseases. Different herbs are used in order to manage the symptoms related to the disease. Bernard Soulier Syndrome can be managed with the following herbal formulations which are listed below:
1. Pitta Balance
It helps to balance the pitta dosha, which is responsible for bleeding disorders. It is a combination of different herbs which increases its function due to which it is beneficial for bleeding disorders.
Ingredients:-
- Coral Calcium (Praval Pishti)
- Akik Pishti (Agate Calcium)
- Jawar Mohra Pishti (An Ayurvedic Calcium Compound)
- Kamdudha Ras (An Ayurvedic Calcium Compound)
- Mukta Pishti (Pearl Calcium)
- Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)
Benefits:- Balances the pitta dosha and cures bleeding disorders. It helps in the managing menstrual cycle. Even controls the blood pressure due to its cooling properties. It helps to manage the symptoms associated with Bernard Soulier Syndrome like nose bleeding, gum bleeding, ulcers, acidity.
Dosage- 1-2 capsule twice or thrice daily after 30 min of meals with water.
2. Navkarshik Churna
It is a herbal powder that helps to maintain healthy joints. It helps to pacifies the pitta dosha and manage its related disorders. It contains different herbs such as-
- Amla
- Haritaki
- Baheda
- Vacha
- Neem
- Manjistha
- Katuki
- Giloy
- Daruhaldi
Benefits:- These herbs are helpful in the management of various diseases. It helps to remove the toxins from the body. This formulation helps to boost the immunity and is useful for various joint problems. It is also used as a blood purifier.
Directions of Usage:- Take 1–2 teaspoonful twice or thrice a day after 30 min of meals with plain water.
3. Draksha Avaleha
This is an herbal formulation that helps to manage the healthy digestion. It helps to manage the symptoms associated with diseases related to blood.
Dosage:- 1-4 teaspoonful (10-20 gms) two times a day.
4. Swaran Bhasma Tablet
It helps to relieve burning sensation due to its cooling effect. It also enhances the immunity.
Dosage:- 1-2 tablets twice a day after 30 min of meals.
5. Kamdudha Ras
It is an herbal formulation that helps to manage the bleeding disorders like gastric bleeding, menstrual bleeding and balance pitta dosha in body, which is the main cause of Bernard Soulier Syndrome.
Dosage:- 1-2 tablets twice or thrice a day.
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