Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

Herbal Treatment of Glycogen Storage Disorder

What is glycogen?

Glycogen is the primary carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscle cells of animals. Glucose is stored inside the cells in the form of glycogen. The sugar needed for the body to provide energy for daily metabolic activities are provided by the glucose. And this glucose is converted into glycogen and also glycogen is catabolized back into glucose as per the times of requirement. There are a number of enzymes that accompany the process too.

So the process of converting glycogen back to glucose at times of immediate energy requirement to maintain the blood glucose levels is called glycogenolysis and the process of forming glycogen from glucose is called glycogenesis. Takes place when the blood glucose levels are sufficient or to allow the storage of excess glucose in liver and muscle cells.

What are glycogen storage disorders?

Glycogen storage disorders are formed due to the malfunctioning of a protein or enzymes (enzymes are made of proteins) responsible for glycogenolysis or gluconeogenesis. The enzyme disorders are the main reason why there will be an inadequate amount of glycogen produced in the body or the resultant effect like abnormal glycogen production.

If the enzymes linked with the glycogenolysis are affected it will lead to a low or excess levels of glucose in blood too. Resulting in conditions like hypoglycaemia (low levels of glucose in the body).

Different types of glycogen storage disorders.

Depending on which enzyme is lacking or functioning abnormally, there are mostly 12 types of glycogen storage disorders. The disorders likely affect the cells of the liver and muscles. It also tends to affect the kidney, heart, blood vessels, bowels, and the neural system also gradually. The important ten types being as follows,

  • Von Gierke’s disease (type I : most common)
  • Pompe’s disease (type II)
  • Forbes-cori disease (type III)
  • Andersen’s disease (type IV)
  • Mc ardle’s disease (type V)
  • Hers disease (type VI)
  • Tarui’s disease (type VII)
  • Liver phosphorylase kinase deficiency (type IX)
  • Fanconic- Bickel syndrome (type XI)
  • Lewis disease (type 0)

Glycogen Storage Disorder

How do you get glycogen disorders and what are the symptoms?

Mostly the glycogen disorders are inherited. Passed on through families via genes. The symptoms depend on the type of disorder.

  • Type I, IV, VI, IX affects the liver.
  • Type V, VII affects muscles.
  • Type III affects both muscles and liver.

The common systems will include

In children

  • Slow growth along with weak muscles.
  • Low blood sugar levels leading to sweating, tremor, confusion, uncontrolled muscle movements and convulsions, drowsiness etc.
  • Enlarged liver which doctors inspect on child’s tummy.
  • Obesity and kidney problems
  •  Bleeding disorders and clotting issues.

In case of teenagers and adults it can lead to fatigue and exhaustion even at the slightest of physical activities. Muscles can be weak and might even ace. Few disorders depending upon their underlying reasons can affect your immune system making you susceptible to infections.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Blood tests, biopsy and scanning are most adopted medical techniques to diagnose glycogen storage disorders. For treatment we need to stabilize that disarray in the glycogen and glucose levels of blood. Diet plan will help a lot. In Ayurveda a healthy diet and necessary physical activities corresponding to the health issues will heal your body to a greater extent. So stick to a diet plan. High protein content if given as an input and the use of nutritional supplements like glucose can be helpful.

Now the tricky cases appear as well, when the patients stop responding to nutritional supplements. In those instances we may occasionally go for liver transplant. For immunity to decrease, a regular antibiotic protection for the body to cope up against infection may also be adopted. Replacement therapy for enzymes are also administered now to reverse the condition ensuring their optimal functioning in metabolic reaction

So if you are searching for nutritional supplements, here are some of our best choices from Planet Ayurveda. Planet ayurveda is a trusted and famed organisation offering products across all over the world. The experts of planet ayurveda suggests some of the formulations for the management of these  disorders which are as follows :-

  1. Kumar kalyan ras
  2. Energo Plan syrup
  3. Arogyavardhini vati
  4. Nourish Maxx
  5. Ashwagandha Capsules
  6. Chanderprabha vati

Herbal Remedies for Glycogen Storage Disorder

Glycogen Storage Disorder

 

Products Description

1. Kumar kalyan ras

It is a herbal mineral known to treat paediatric and heat related ailments with the help of their herbal formulations. The ingredients being kumari rasa (Aloe Vera juice extract), sheedha shuddha parada (purified mercury), abhraka basma (purified and processed mica) and a lot more ingredients blessed with therapeutic value. The herbal formulation is known for their ability to bring about the vitiated or decreased levels of pitta dosha back to their normalcy. It is to be consumed as 1 daily in chewable form.

Dosage- 1 tablet once  a day with plain water after meals

2. Energo Plan syrup

With the magical combination of herbs including amalaki (Emblica officinalis), ashwagandha (withania somnifera), gokshura (tribulus terrestris) and pippali (piper longum) this syrup restores your energy level and maintain the active endurance power within the body. Planet ayurveda’s energoplan syrup could be consumed daily by all family members. Its formulations will protect the body from harmful toxins and pillars the natural immune responses of the body.

Dosage- 2 tsp twice daily after meal

3. Arogyavardhini vati

This is an ayurvedic medicine in capsular form produced by planet Ayurveda to help fight against fever, skin and liver diseases. The formulations ate tridosha pacifiers making the body’s optimal balance on vata, pita and kapha doshas within an endurable limit. It acts as an active digestive stimulant and improves bio-fire thereby keeping endotoxins in the body. The ingredients like haritaki (chebulic myrobalan fruit),amalaki (indian gooseberry), tranda and neem juice extracts help the same purpose.

Dosage– 2 tablets twice  a day with plain water after meals

4. Chanderprabha vati

The 120 capsules tablets are more than enough for your nutritional requirements on a daily basis. It improves the overall functioning of the body. It brings back the disrupted kapha dosha levels back to normalcy as well as assists in the maintenance of optimal levels of vata. The ingredients like curuma longa (haridra), amala, guduchi(tinospora cordifolia) and pippali (piper  nigrum) are known to weaken insulin resistance by 88% and enhance glucose uptake by the cells. Their weak anti-infective properties also come handy in conditions like glycogen storage disorders.

Dosage– 2 tablets twice  a day with plain water after meals

5. Nourish Maxx

This is the pure vegan formula for nourishing the whole body. This can be your best choice of natural supplement to be coupled with a low fat diet and an active lifestyle. Prepared out of the herbal combinations containing shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)  and gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). It is the plant based protein powder for better muscle strength to be consumed either in powder form or by boiling in water. This helps to improve tissue nutrition thereby providing strong and healthy movements and an effective motor activity system in the body.

Dosage- 1 tsp twice daily with plain water after meals

6. Ashwagandha Capsules

This is a renowned rejuvenative herb in Ayurveda widely used as an adaptogen for coping up with physiological as well as psychological stress. Ashwagandha pacifies Vata and Kapha because of its hot potency and unctuous nature. It is best known for supporting optimal anabolic reactions in the body. The same which we have incorporated in our capsules.

Dosage– 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals

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At last , we can conclude that the above-mentioned herbal formulations are very good and effective in managing Glycogen storage disorders.These formulations are  free from any kind of preservative, chemical, additive and preservative and do not produce any adverse effects. For more queries you can consult online through herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Testicular Microlithiasis

Testicular Microlithiasis

Abstract

Testicles are the pair of sperm producing, oval shaped organs & main part of male reproductive system that are contained in a sac of skin called scrotum. Sometimes there is a collection of intratubular calcifications in one or both the testes which is known as Testicular Microlithiasis (TM). TM is relatively an asymptomatic condition usually found during the scanning (USG) of testes. But as this condition is associated with many benign & malignant conditions of testes, thus, can’t be ignored and must be diagnosed at early stages to get proper treatment. In this article we’re going to discuss the both, Modern & Ayurvedic view of Testicular microlithiasis side by side and its management with the best herbal products.

Testicular microlithiasis

Introduction

Testicular microlithiasis are often numerous, uniform, tiny, echogenic multitopic calcifications within the tubules that usually don’t cast acoustic shadows. This disease of unknown etiology involves the deposition of calcium deposits in the seminiferous duct’s lumen or may have arisen from the basement membrane components of the tubules. These microliths are generally so tiny that they are impalpable, painless and asymptomatic.

Ayurvedic View

This condition is best correlated with Shukrashmarij sharkara. Shukrashmari is mentioned by different Acharyas under the types of Ashmari (urinary calculus) which are formed in the vrishna (testicles) and medhra (penis). And the concept of microlithiasis can be best correlated with sharkara mentioned by Acharaya Bagbhatta in Ashtanga Hridaya.

Causes

Exact cause of testicular microlithiasis is not known according to Modern medicine.

But in Ayurvedic Texts

Ancient Reference

(Reference- Ashtanga hridaya nidana sthana 9/15)

According to Acharyas, the suppression of the urges of semen is the basic cause of Shukrashmari. Other than that, we can consider the common causes for Ashmari (stone) formation risk factors. These are: (Reference- Charka Chikitsa 26/36)

  • Not detoxifying the body at proper intervals.
  • Consumption of unwholesome diet & lifestyle
  • Overuse of kapha vardhak aahar vihar (kapha increasing diet & lifestyle)

Ayurvedic Samprapti of Microlithiasis (Sharkara)

After drying by Vayu and getting heat from pitta, and not achieving sufficient hardness from kapha, the ashmari (stone) breaks down into small gravel-like particles, these are known as sharkara (microlithiasis).

Sign & Symptoms

It is mostly an asymptomatic condition but there are some cases of painful testicular microlithiasis also reported. The mechanism of pain was considered due to the distention of seminiferous tubules. But it may be found in association with the cases of male infertility & testicular tumors.

Ayurvedic View

The clinical features of Shukrashmari as mentioned by Acharya Baghbhatta are:

  • Pain in bladder region
  • Dysuria (difficulty in urination)
  • Inflammation of testicles (orchitis)
  • Retention of urine
  • White & soft stone (if palpable)

Diagnosis

Testicular ultrasound is the best diagnostic method. It shows the microcalcifications in both or one of the testicles. Based on the presence of these microlithiasis this condition can be categorized in 3 types:

  1. Limited Testicular Microlithiasis: Presence of less than 5 microliths.
  2. Classic Testicular Microlithiasis: Presence of 5 or more microliths (tiny calcifications).
  3. Diffuse Testicular Microlithiasis: Multiple tiny calcifications are seen.

Treatment

Line of management for Testicular Microlithiasis in Ayurveda includes

  1. Herbs rich in vata and kapha dosha quenching properties along with the use of best herbal mutravirechak (diuretics).
  2. Avoidance of the possible causative/risk factors that can be responsible for Shukra ashmari.
  3. Use of plenty of fluids orally.
  4. Ashmari (here Testicular Microlithiasis) in the beginning without any associated disease, is easily manageable. So the procedure like sneh karma (local massage), kshaar prayog (use of alkali preparations), kshaya prayog (use of medicated decoctions), ksheer paryog (milk use) and uttara vasti (therapeutic enema through urethral route) are recommended. (Reference– Sushrut Chikitsa 7/2)

Herbal Remedies for Testicular Microlithiasis by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is ayurveda based herbal manufacturing company. The product formulated here are made with strict adherence to the ancient ayurvedic texts and principles. The formulations are prepared under the guidance of our expert ayurvedic physicians and are 100% obtained from natural sources, and are made with the help of ancient time-tested formulas.

Best Herbal Remedies as suggested by our team expert’s for Testicular microlithiasis are:

  1. Varunadi Vati
  2. Boswellia Curcumin
  3. Kanchnaar Guggul
  4. Reno Plan Syrup

Herbal Supplements for Testicular Microlithiasis

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Product Description

1. Varunadi Vati

The classical poly herbal combination formulated in tablet form. This is one of the best herbal remedies for various stone related cases. The ingredients include the combination of best three herbs having diuretic & blood purifying actions i.e., Varun (Crataeva nurvala), Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) and Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). The blood purifying action of these herbs reduces the risk of stone formation in testicles and diuretic action facilitates the passage out of micro stones through urine. Also, the fourth ingredients i.e., Guggulu (Commiphora mukul) has analgesic properties which reduce the pain in testicular microlithiasis cases.

Dosage: Two tablets twice daily with lukewarm water, after meals.

2. Boswellia Curcumin

This formulation is the best remedy suggested by our experts for any painful, inflammatory or infectious conditions available in capsule form. Boswellia Curcumin as the name describes, is made up of two ingredients Boswellia serrata (Shallaki) and Curcuma longa (Curcumin or haridra). In the case of testicular microlithiasis, the boswellia part will reduce the pain as Shallaki is well known for its analgesic properties & haridra fasten up the healing process & also reduce the risk of the infection in testicles. These both in combination will also act as a great anti-inflammatory agent, reducing swelling in inflammatory cases of this disease.

Dosage: One capsule two times a day, with plain water after meals.

3. Kanchnaar Guggul

The best-known herbal formulation for any swelling related disorders. Kanchnaar guggul is the classical formulation having 9 ingredients available in tablet form. The main ingredients include the Kachnaar (Bauhinia variegata) in combination with Guggul (Commiphora mukul) which acts as a perfect herbal anti-inflammatory agent. Also, the other ingredients such as trikatu (Piper nigrum, Piper longum and Zingiber officinale) also act as an analgesic agent aids in painful conditions also due to ushna virya (hot potency) they start dissolving these stones. And triphala (Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica and Embilica officinalis) will promote the cleansing of toxins from the body which will help in reducing the recurrence of these microliths. In the end, the varun (Crataeva nurvala) will make the slow passage of the dissolved stones in an easy way.

Dosage: Two tablets twice daily with lukewarm water after meals. (Either crush or chew well the tablets for better results)

4. Reno Plan Syrup

This poly herbal syrup is formulated by Planet Ayurveda’s experts for various kidney related disorders & urinary tract infections due to the diuretic action of these multiple herbs. The main ingredient of this syrup is Bhumayamlaki (Phyllanthus niruri) which is known for its stone crushing actions, it will speed up the dissolution of these microliths and the ingredients of this syrup such as Punarnava, gokshura etc. along with Trinpanchmool Ghan will facilitate the excretion of these through urinary passage. Trinpanchmool Ghan is the 5-root extract i.e Kash (Saccharum spontaneum), Shara (Saccharum munja), Kush (Desmostachya bipinnata), Darbha (Imperata cylindrica), Ikshu (Saccharum officinarum) which are considered as the 5 best herbs for mutravirechaniya activity (i.e enhance free flow of urine), and are also beneficial in urinary tract infection which may be caused due to testicular microlithiasis. The other left constituents of the syrup such as kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kaasni (Cichorium intybus), Trapush (Cucumis sativus) etc. will promote the normal functioning of the kidney that reduces the risk of further stone formations.

Dosage: Two teaspoons twice a day, after meals.

Conclusion

After reading this article you know about Testicular microlithiasis, in the modern system of medicine there is no exact treatment of this disease available. They only rely on symptomatic treatment and if the patient is presented with an asymptomatic condition only monitoring is done for any associated diseases. This will lead to formation of many complications. However, in Ayurveda, with the use of these herbal formulations the dissolution and easy removal of these microliths is possible. These herbs will not only treat the disease but also prevent the recurrence of this type of disease and other associated urinary tract infections & side by side enhancing the kidney functions.