Herbal Remedies for APLA Syndrome – Causes & Symptoms

ABSTRACT

Antiphospholipid syndrome is an immune disorder in which abnormal antibodies are linked to abnormal blood clots in veins and arteries. An autoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks the body. In autoimmune disease the main role is of western diet which affects the immune response. There are more than 80 autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Grave's disease and many more. The main symptoms of autoimmune disease include fatigue, skin problems, and swollen glands. The famous actress SHILPA SHETTY suffers from APLA SYNDROME (autoimmune antiphospholipid syndrome). We will further discuss its signs, symptoms , and its ayurvedic management further in this topic.

INTRODUCTION

Antiphospholipid syndrome is known as hughes syndrome or sticky blood. It is an autoimmune disorder that causes increased risk of blood clots. Blood clots can form in the legs, lungs,kidneys, and spleen. This clots can lead to heart attack, strokes and in pregnancy it leads to miscarriage and still birth. Patients with antiphospholipid have greater risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis), arterial thrombosis (heart attack or stroke), blood clots in the brain leads to problems with speech, memory. Antiphospholipid syndrome leads to rapid organ failure due to generalized thrombosis known as Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome. It affects people of all age groups including children and babies.

FACTS OF APLA SYNDROME

• Antiphospholipid antibodies are present in 15 -20% of deep vein thrombosis and ⅓ in strokes patient above 50 years.
• There are chances of recurrence of the symptoms but if adequate therapy is provided it can prevent the recurrence.
• The main treatment is to prevent the blood clots by anti platelet drugs.
• Risk of thrombosis must be known such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and many underlying autoimmune diseases.

TYPES OF APLA SYNDROME

1. Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome - It is not linked with any disease or condition.
2. Secondary Antiphospholipid Syndrome - It develops with another autoimmune disorder such as Lupus.

CAUSES OF APLA SYNDROME

Antiphospholipid is an autoimmune condition that means the immune system mistakenly attacks the immune system. In this syndrome the immune system produces abnormal antibodies called antiphospholipid antibodies which target the proteins which are attached to the fat molecules (phospholipids). Phospholipids are the cell membrane which plays an important role in blood clotting. If antibodies attack on fat molecules there is an increased risk of blood clots, as fat and proteins are important products for maintaining blood consistency. So blood becomes sticky and risk increases blood clots.

SYMPTOMS OF APLA SYNDROME

• Blood clots in legs (DVT) these clots travel to lungs causing pain, swelling, redness.
• Repeated miscarriages - It includes high blood pressrue and premature delievery.
• Rashes - lacy or net like patterns.
• Strokes
• Neurological symptoms - Chronic headache, migraines, dementia as there is back flow to various parts of the brain.
• Cardiovascular disease - It damages heart valves
• Thrombocytopenia - Small patches of red spots and there is decrease in blood cells.
• Livedo reticularis

RISK FACTORS FOR APLA SYNDROME

• Taking oral contraceptives, estrogen therapy for menopause
• High cholesterol or triglycerides level
• Cigarette smoking
• Pregnant
• Bed rest for a long time

COMPLICATIONS OF APLA SYNDROME

• Kidney failure - Due to decrease blood flow to kidneys
• Stroke - Decreased flow of part of your brain causing stroke which result in neurological damage.
• Lung problem - It includes high blood pressure in lungs and pulmonary embolism
• Pregnancy complication - Include miscarriages, premature delievery, pre eclampsia

DIAGNOSIS FOR APLA SYNDROME

• ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay)
• Blood test (twice)
• Lupus anticoagulant test
• Liquid phase coagulation assay

TREATMENT OF APLA SYNDROME

• Blood thinner (Aspirin)
• Anticoagulant medicine (Heparin, Warfarin)

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT ON APLA SYNDROME

APLA syndrome is co related to sroto dushti of rakta vaha srotas (blockage in blood channels) which occurs in the body due to accumulation of the ama in the body, when this food remains in the stomach for more duration it get converted into toxins and these toxins further travels through the channels and get occupied in the blood channels of the body. This can be done with various methods such as Shodhan kriyas (purification method) like vaman, virechan and the medicines which digest the ama doshas of the body and thus reduce the size of the clots and prevent the formation of the clots.

CAUSES OF RAKTA DUSHTI

• Oily food
• Exposure to sunlight
• Exposure to fire
• Food and drinks causes burning sensation

SYMPTOMS OF RAKTA DUSHTI

• Enlargement of spleen
• Reddish discoloration of eyes
• Ulceration of mouth, tongue
• Includes pigmentation, melanin like freckles, moles
• Reddish circular skin eruptions
• Inflammation and suppration of anal canal
• Pama
• Charamadala
• Vyanga

TREATMENT OF RAKTA DUSHTI

• Virechanam (therapeutic purgation)
• Starvation
• Rakta mokshana (bloodletting treatment)

HERBS USEFUL FOR APLA SYNDROME

1. Ashwagandha - Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is used as an antioxidant, muscle strength. It is effective in relieving stress, depression, and anxiety. Aahwagandha is beneficial in men and female fertility, it strengthens the ligament of uterus and ovaries hence useful for pregnancy. It boosts up the immunity, and helps in relieving autoimmune disorders, improves the quality of ovum (egg). Ashwagandha is also considered as a nerve tonic so helpful in pacifying the nervous system.
2. Brahmi - Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is brain tonic that helps to promote intelligence and in brain related disorders. It is antioxidant and cell protective in nature. The liver is detoxifying the toxins so brahmi is helpful in encouraging liver functions. Brahmi helps to maintain normal blood pressure so increases utilization of nitric acid. Brahmi pacifies vata and kapha doshas. Helpful to cure epilepsy and used as a neurological tonic.
3. Shatavari - Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is useful in treating both men and females infertility, because of its bitter properties and is useful in treating gastritis and skin conditions. It is an ideal herb for lactation, improves breast milk production and adds nutrition value to the baby. Helps in improvement of breast size. Shatavari has a coolant property and is anti-aging, so it is an excellent gym supplement, as it improves muscle mass.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR APLA SYNDROME

Planet Ayurveda is a famous herbal pharmaceutical company that deals in the production of herbal products and remedies for treating various kinds of ailments without causing any side effects to the patients. All the products formulated by planet ayurveda are 100% pure, from plant extracts. These formulations are prepared under the strict supervision of experts. For APLA Syndrome planet ayurveda provides various herbal remedies.

PRODUCTS LIST

1. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
2. ARJUNA CAPSULES
3. GOTU KOLA CAPSULES
4. ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
5. ARBORIUM PLUS SYRUP
6. TAPYADI LOHA

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Curcumin Capsules

Curcumin capsules are single herbal capsules prepared by planet Ayurveda using a single extract of Haridra (>Curcumin longa). These capsules help to maintain the normal functioning of the immune system, and are rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to improve heart function and its lining of blood vessels. Curcumin supports healthy blood circulation so maintains healthy skin.

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

2. Arjuna Capsules

Arjuna capsules are herbal capsules formulated by planet ayurveda using standardized extract of Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). It balances the kapha and pitta doshas along with diabetes. It is useful in treating heart disorders, urinary tract disorders, dysentery helps to relieve ulcers and wounds. Arjuna helps to reduce the cholesterol level and is helpful in curing chest injuries. It supports the uterus and regulates the hormonal cycle, relieving excess bleeding in menorrhagia. Arjuna capsules resolve plaque and clear the blockages.

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

3. Gotu Kola Capsules

Gotu Kola Capsules are single herbal capsules formulated by planet Ayurveda using standardized ingredients of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). Gotu Kola capsules help to maintain healthy blood circulation, healthy brain, and balances all the three doshas in the body. It provides proper functioning of the brain and prevents autoimmune diseases. It improves strength, digestion capacity and has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Useful in bleeding disorders like nasal bleeding, menorrhagia, poisoning, and relieve inflammation.

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

4. Ashwagandha Capsules

Ashwagandha capsules are single herbal capsules formulated by planet ayurveda using standardized extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). It helps to reduce stress and anxiety and boost testosterone and increases fertility in men, reducing the blood sugar level. It has anti-inflammatory properties and improves brain functions with mild cognitive impairment with schizophrenia. It relieves tissue depletion, used in cognitive impairment disorder and bipolar disorder.

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

5. Arborium Plus Syrup

Arborium Plus Syrup is herbal syrup formulated by planet Ayurveda using ingredients like- Arborium flower juice (Rhododendron), Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) fruit juice. This syrup helps to improve blood circulation by providing strength to the blood vessels. It works as an antioxidant so used in the ailment related to the heart helps to reduce the blood clots and blood pressure. Arborium plus syrup is used for anti-aging problems such as arthritis and depression.

Dosage: 2 tablespoons twice daily after breakfast and dinner.

6. Tapyadi Loha

Tapyadi loha are herbal tablets prepared by planet ayurveda using ingredients such as Triphala (Amalaki+Haritaki+Bibhitaki), Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica), Devdaru (Cedrus deodara), Chavya (Piper chaba) and many more. These tablets help to balance tridoshas in the body used as a cardiac tonic, hematinic. Tapyadi loha is used to relieve symptoms from jaundice, improves the level of hemoglobin, reduces inflammation thus decreases edema by removing the excess body fluid and maintains a regular menstruation cycle.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with lukewarm water.

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CONCLUSION

Antiphospholipid syndrome is an immune disorder in which abnormal antibodies are linked to abnormal blood clots in veins and arteries. Antiphospholipid syndrome leads to rapid organ failure due to generalized thrombosis known as Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome. APLA syndrome is co related to sroto dushti of rakta vaha srotas (blockage in blood channels) which occurs in the body due to accumulation of the ama in the body. We discussed many herbal remedies formulated by planet Ayurveda in detail which provided great relief to patients without causing any side effects.