Category: Autoimmune Disease

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID – CAUSES, SYMPTOMS & DIAGNOSIS

ABSTRACT

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune disease that causes blisters on the skin. It is also known as subepidermal blistering disease. It is a rare skin disorder that causes fluid-filled blisters on the skin. Bullous pemphigoid affects elderly patients mostly between the ages of 60 to 80 years. This article reviews the causes, symptoms, and Treatment of Bullous pemphigoid in both Ayurvedic and modern aspects.

INTRODUCTION

It is the most common autoimmune disorder of the skin that causes blisters on the skin. It is characterized by tense bullae and intense pruritus. While in some atypical cases, bullous lesions are absent. Bullous pemphigoid occurs when the immune system attacks a thin layer of tissue below the outer layer of skin. It usually affects older people. It starts with itching and rashes on the skin. On the white skin, these patches look red or pink. Moreover, on brown and black skin they may look dark reddish-brown. Bullous pemphigoid mostly affects the larger areas of the body or limbs. Blisters may appear on the skin after a few weeks. These blisters can grow big and may also contain blood sometimes. It is a chronic disease that lasts for longer than six weeks.

CAUSES OF BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID

The cause in most cases of bullous pemphigoid is unidentified. One of the causes may include exposure to ultraviolet light and radiation therapy. Some drugs are also responsible for bullous pemphigoid-like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents and antibiotics.

Bullous Pemphigoid

SYMPTOMS OF BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID

  1. Severe itching
  2. Large, tense bullae (blisters)
  3. Rashes before the blisters appear
  4. Urticaria
  5. Ring-shaped lesions
  6. Small blisters
  7. Blister fluid (bloodstained, clear, or cloudy fluid)
  8. Pigmentation
  9. It mostly involves the flexor aspects of the limbs. It may be restricted to one area or spread on the trunk and proximal limbs.

DIAGNOSIS OF BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID

  1. Blood tests
  2. Skin biopsy

TREATMENT OF BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID

  1. The main treatment includes systemic corticosteroids. Usually, the treatment depends on the extent of the disease.
  2. Immunosuppressive Therapy is also included in the treatment of the Bullous pemphigoid.
  3. Topical steroids to relieve itching and dryness on the skin.
  4. Antibiotics for infections

SOME HOME REMEDIES FOR BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID

  1. Wear loose-fitting and soft clothes
  2. Avoid spending more time in the sunlight
  3. Wash the sores and ulcers with antibacterial soap and water. This will prevent further infection.
  4. The antibiotic ointments are also helpful in tolerating the symptoms.
  5. Always moisturize the skin with lotions, coconut oil, or some creams.

COMPLICATIONS OF BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID

  1. Viral infections like herpes zoster, varicella, etc.
  2. Bacterial staphylococcal skin infection and sepsis.

PREVENTIONS OF BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID

  1. Refrain from scraping
  2.  Maintain hydrated skin
  3. Bring the vibe in the home down
  4. Paying close attention to the diaper region
  5. Observe proper hygiene, etc

AYURVEDIC VIEW ON BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID

In Ayurveda, it is associated with Visphot. It was one of Acharya Charak’s literary works, Kshudra Kustha. The long-term illness known as kustha is brought on by Mycobacterium leprae. The environment is often home to this bacterium.

CAUSES OF BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID/ VISPHOT

कटु अम्ल तीक्ष्णोष्ण  विदाही रुक्ष क्षार अजीर्ण अध्यशनातपैश्च |

तथर्तुदोषेण विपर्ययेण कुप्यन्ति दोषा: पवनादयास्तु || (मा नि ५३/१ )

  1.  Through eating foods that are hot, laxative, protective, alkaline, bitter, and astringent.
  2.  Resuming the same diet after the initial meal that has not been fully digested (adhyshan)
  3. Seasonal illnesses, seasonal variations, vata flaws, etc. become worse as a result of prolonged sun exposure.

SAMPRAPTI OF VISPHOT

Visphot with fever is caused by the vitiated doshas hiding in the epidermis, which then infect the blood (Rakta), flesh (Mansa), and bones (Asthi) dhatu.

SAMPRAPTI GHATAK OF VISPHOT

Doshas: Vata, Pitta
Dushya: Twak (skin), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (flesh), and Lasika (lymph).
Adhisthana: Twaka (skin).

TYPES OF VISPHOT

  1. Vataj: The patient in this instance has headaches, body pains in various areas, fever, thirst, joint rupture pain, and body darkness.
  2. Pittaj: Patients suffering from pittaj visphot had a high fever, searing pain, ulceration, frequent thirst, and yellowing and reddening of the skin.
  3. Kaphaj: In this, patients have reduced pain, numbness, itching, hardness, yellowing, and delayed ripening of ulcers in addition to vaman (vomiting) and aruchi (disinterest in eating).
  4. Vatapitabitaj: The sufferer is in excruciating discomfort.
  5. Kaphvataj: It involves sensations of heaviness, dampness, and itching throughout the body.
  6. Kaphvataj: These patients have burning and itching feelings, nausea, and fever.
  7. Tridoshaj: All the doshas are vitiated, which results in this. Blisters have elevated and buried edges that are difficult to touch, less ripe, and may cause pain, fever, fainting, redness, burning sensations, and ascending thirst. These symptoms characterize Troidoshaj Visphot.
  8. Rakataj: This kind of blister has a crimson hue. The vitiation of rakta and pitta is the cause of it.

MANAGEMENT OF VISPHOT

  1. Fasting, or Langhan
  2. Vaman (poisoning by induction)
  3. Induced purgation, or virechan.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID

The greatest herbal products are produced by the herbal pharmaceutical firm Planet Ayurveda. It is a GMP-certified firm. Pure and herbal goods are offered by Planet Ayurveda. The items are free of pollutants and impurities. The most notable aspect of Planet Ayurveda’s products is their efficacy. The following are some of Planet Ayurveda’s products for bullous pemphigoid:

  1. MANJISHTHA CAPSULES
  2. PITTA BALANCE
  3. GANDHAK RASAYAN
  4. DERMO PLAN SYRUP
  5. NIRGUNDI OIL
  6. REVIVIFY MANDARIN ORANGE NATURAL HANDMADE BAR
  7. GLEAMING SKIN, HAIR, NAILS FORMULA

Herbal Remedies for Bullous Pemphigoid

Herbal Remedies for Bullous Pemphigoid

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. MANJISHTHA CAPSULES

This is the manufacturing of Planet Ayurveda which consists of Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) as the main ingredient. Rubia cordifolia has anti-bacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties which are beneficial in skin disorders. It also has blood-purifying properties. Manjishtha capsules are useful in balancing pitta dosha also.

Dosage: One capsule twice daily after meals.

2. PITTA BALANCE

This is an amazing formulation by Planet Ayurveda which consists of JaharMohra Pishti (an Ayurvedic calcium compound), Kaharwa pishti, Mukta pishti (Pearl calcium), Giloy satva (extract of Tinospora cordifolia), and Akik pishti (Agate calcium). These capsules are beneficial in balancing pitta dosha, enhancing skin texture, promoting the immune system, and purifying blood.

Dosage: One capsule twice daily after meals.

3. GANDHAK RASAYAN

This wonderful mixture, which contains Purified sulphur (Shuddha gandhak), comes from Planet Ayurveda. It lessens discomfort and irritation. The antibacterial properties of Gandhak Rasayan help treat scabies, infections, allergies, and a variety of other skin conditions. Its antiviral and antibacterial properties are equally remarkable. The vata, pitta, and kapha tridoshas are balanced by these tablets.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily after meals.

4. DERMO PLAN SYRUP

The components used in the production of Planet Ayurveda include Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Chopchini (Smilax china), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), and many more. It serves as an organic skin toner. It is used to support healthy skin, cleanse blood, and lessen inflammation. In addition to clearing the body of impurities, it helps with skin conditions.

Dosage: 2 teaspoons twice daily after meals.

5. NIRGUNDI OIL

Haridra (Curcuma longa), Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Kalahari (Gloriosa superba), and tila oil (Sesamum indicum) are some of the natural plants that are used to make this herbal oil. It aids in strengthening the body’s ability to digest food and keeps the body from producing ama dosha, or amyloid. Enhancing blood circulation is another benefit that will aid bullous pemphigus extremely well.

Dosage: Locally applied on the affected areas.

6. REVIVIFY MANDARIN ORANGE NATURAL HANDMADE BAR

Ingredients in this herbal bar include coconut nucifera oil, citrus nobilis oil, aloe barbadensis, and citrus sinensis oil. By enhancing the way skin tissues work, it contributes to the maintenance of clean, healthy skin. Because it contains more vitamin C, which promotes good wound healing, it is highly effective for treating all skin conditions, including bullous pemphigus.

Dosage: Apply locally.

7. GLEAMING SKIN, HAIR, NAILS FORMULA

Ingredients such as Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Ghrit kumari (Aloe barbadensis), Pita papda (Fumaria officinalis), and Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) are produced by Planet Ayurveda. This mixture supports strong, healthy nails, hair, and skin. Additionally, it has blood-cleansing properties that promote healthy skin, hair, and nails by assisting the body in eliminating pollutants and maintaining appropriate, cleansed blood flow throughout the body.

Dosage: One capsule twice daily

CONCLUSION

Therefore, we may now draw the conclusion that, by adhering to the straightforward protocol outlined in our classic work, we can significantly lower the prevalence rate of conditions like bullous pemphigoid, an autoimmune illness. This article highlights the main topics regarding Bullous Pemphigoid in both aspects of modern and Ayurveda.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Herbal Treatment

ABSTRACT

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura is a hematologic disorder. It is an autoimmune disease. When the healthy cells of the body are attacked by the immune system and cause disease it is called an autoimmune disease. The immune system protects the body from various infections and diseases. In this article, we are going to discuss symptoms, causes, and Ayurvedic aspects in detail.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

INTRODUCTION

When the number of platelets in blood decreases abnormally it is known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura. These platelets are tiny blood cells which are made in bone marrow. When the injury occurs, the platelets stick together and form plug-like wounds. These plug-like wounds are known as blood clots. In this thrombocytopenia is used for decreased number of platelets and purpura is used for the purple discolouration of the skin in the form of a bruise.

TYPES OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA

  1. Acute Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
  2. Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

ACUTE IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA

It is a short-term immune thrombocytopenic purpura. It often lasts for 6 months. It mainly occurs in children ages 2 to 6 years old. It is the most common form of this disorder. Usually, acute thrombocytopenia does not recur.

CHRONIC IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA

It is a long-term immune thrombocytopenic purpura. It lasts for more than 6 months, several years or a lifetime. It mostly occurs in adults and females rather than children and males. Chronic thrombocytopenia can often recur.

CAUSES OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA

In immune thrombocytopenia purpura, there is the production of antibodies against the platelets which stimulate the immune system to attack your body’s platelets. This is a result of any of the following immune system errors

  • Allergy from medicine
  • Viral infection
  • Bacterial infection
  • Viruses that cause AIDS, hepatitis, chicken pox
  • Vaccines like MMR

SYMPTOMS OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA

  • Bleeding into the skin which causes red or purple spots.
  • Nosebleeds
  • Bleeding from gums
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Blood in vomit
  • Blood in urine and stool
  • Small red dots under the skin

DIAGNOSIS OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA

  • Complete blood count for measuring the platelet count and the number of other blood cells.
  • Blood smear for the microscopic look of platelets.
  • Bone marrow aspiration
  • Antiplatelet antibody test

TREATMENT OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA

  • Corticosteroids
  • Immunoglobulin,
  • Platelet transfusion
  • Splenectomy

COMPLICATIONS OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA

  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Anaemia
  • Excessive bleeding from the nose
  • Prolonged menstrual bleeding

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA

In ayurveda immune thrombocytopenic purpura is correlated with Raktapitta.

संयोगाद दूषणातंतु सामान्याद गंधवर्णयो:। रक्तस्य पित्तमाख्यातं रक्तपित्तं मनीषिभिः।। (च.चि. ४ /९ )

When pitta is conjugated with rakta and affects the rakta dhatu also a similarity in its smell and colour it is called Raktapitta.

SAMPRAPTI OF RAKTAPITTA (IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA PURPURA)

तैहेरतुभि: समुत्क्लिष्टं पितं रक्तं प्रपद्यते। तद्योनित्वात प्रपन्नं च वर्धते तत प्रदुष्यत।।

तस्योष्मणा द्रवो धातुधार्तोधर्तो: प्रसिच्यते। स्विद्यतस्तेन संवृद्धिं भूयस्तदधि गछति।।(च.चि. ४ /७-८)

Pitta aggravated by intake of hot, sharp, sour, pungent and salty substances in excess reaches rakta and because of similarity in constitution develops further at the same time affecting rakta. Due to the heat of the pitta, the fluid portion from all the fomented dhatus oozes out which again leads to an aggravation of the pitta.

TYPES OF RAKTAPITTA (IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA)

सान्द्रं सपाण्डु सस्नेहं पिच्छिलं च कफान्वितम। श्यावारुणं सफेनं च तनु रुक्षं च वात्तिकम।।

रक्तपित्तम कषायाभं कृष्णं गोमूत्रसन्निभम। मेचकागारधूमाञ्जनाभं च पैतिकम।।

संसृष्टलिङ्गं संसर्गात्रिलिङ्गं सान्निपतिकम।।(च.चि. ४/११-१२)

There are five types of raktapitta (immune thrombocytopenic purpura)

  • Vataj Raktapitta (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura)
  • Paittika Raktapitta (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura)
  • Kaphaj Raktpitta (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura)
  • Dwandaj Raktapitta (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura)
  • Sannipatik Raktapitta (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura)

VATAJ RAKTAPITTA

Blood will be blackish, reddish, frothy, thin and rough in vataj raktapitta.

PAITTIKA RAKTAPITTA

Blood having ochre-like, black, cow-urine-like, shining black, smokey and collyrium-like colour indicates paittika raktapitta.

KAPHAJ RAKTPITTA

When blood will be viscous, pale, unctuous and slimy indicates association of kapha.

DVANDAJ RAKTPITTA

Due to the combination of two doshas, the symptoms of the concerned ones are combined.

SANIPATIK RAKTPITTA

In this type of raktapitta, there are symptoms of all three doshas.

CAUSES OF RAKTAPITTA (IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA)

  • Excess intake of ushna (warm) and tikshna (penetrative) aahar (food)
  • Excess intake of lavana (salty), amla(sour) and vidahi ahar (spicy food)
  • Excess exposure to the sun
  • Incompatible food

COMMON FEATURES OF RAKTAPITTA (IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA)

  • Aruchi (tastelessness)
  • Vomiting
  • Cough
  • Fatigue
  • Breathlessness
  • Yellow or red discolouration of eyes
  • Heaviness in the head
  • Rust smell in the mouth
  • Giddiness

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF RAKTAPITTA (IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA)

  • Nidana parivarjana (Avoidance of disease-causing Factors)
  • Langhan(Fasting)
  • Tarpan-It includes herbal nutritious drinks and a diet mainly given in urdhwaga raktpitta.
  • Vaman karma(Medical vomiting)
  • Virechana karma(Purgation)

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR RAKTAPITTA (IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA) BY PLANET AYURVEDA

According to Planet Ayurveda, the proper diet, daily lifestyle, and Ayurvedic medication is important for better results without any side effects under the guidance of the doctor. The treatment which is provided by planet ayurveda is oral medications and lifestyle changes to restore the platelet count to normal and have no side effects. There is a proper care pack of herbal remedies for the cure of Raktapitta (Immune thrombocytopenic purpura). It is given below with ingredients that are used in these remedies

PRODUCTS LIST

  1. Plato Plan Syrup
  2. Ashwagandha Capsules
  3. Punarnava Mandur
  4. Hemo Plan Syrup
  5. Suvarna Basant Malti Ras

Herbal Remedies for Immune Thrombocytopenic PurpuraHerbal Remedies for Immune Thrombocytopenic PurpuraProducts Description

1. PLATO PLAN SYRUP

Plato plan syrup is a polyherbal syrup which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda using Erandakarkati (Carica papaya), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Shigru (Moringa oleifera), Jeevanti (Leptadenia reticulata), Draksha (Vitis vinifera) and Sugar-free syrup. This syrup acts as an immunity booster in Raktapitta (immune thrombocytopenic purpura).

Dosage-2 spoons twice daily.

2. ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES

Ashwagandha capsules are made up of the root extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). It is naturally formulated by Planet Ayurveda. It helps increase the platelet counts by improving the immune system.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily.

3. PUNARNAVA MANDUR

Punarnava mandur is a polyherbal tablet which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda using Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Shunti (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Chavya (Piper chaba), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Chitrak mool (Plumbago zeylanica) and Mandoor bhasma (Ferric oxide calx). It helps cure anemia. In this punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) is helpful for the retention of fluid. The shunthi (Zingiber officinale) is useful for the reduction of pain and inflammation and maricha (Piper nigrum) acts as a natural diuretic.

Dosage – 2 tablets twice daily.

4. HEMO PLAN SYRUP

Hemoplan syrup is a polyherbal syrup which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda using Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Draksha (Vitis vinifera), Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus) and Sugar free syrup. It helps increase the level of haemoglobin. It is a natural blood purifier and also a natural source of iron from herbs.

Dosage – 2 spoons twice daily.

5. SUVARNA BASANT MALTI RAS

Suvarna basant malti ras is a polyherbal tablet which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda using Swarna bhasma (Gold calx), Mukta bhasma (Calx of pearl), Shuddha hingul (An ore of sulphur and mercury), Kharpara (Rasaka), Kali maricha (Piper nigrum), Shuddha parad (Purified mercury), Trikatu (Black pepper), Shuddha gandhak (Purified sulphur), Long pepper and dried ginger), Tamra bhasma (Copper calx), Loha bhasma (Iron calx) and juice extract of Datura (Datura metel), Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) and Nimbu swaras (Lemon juice). It helps in curing breathlessness due to the heaviness of fluid. It is also helpful in coughing.

Dosage – 1 tablet daily to be chewed with lukewarm water.

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CONCLUSION

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura is an autoimmune disease in which antibodies are detected against various parts of the platelet structure. It causes various purple color bruises and tiny red color dots. In Ayurveda, immune thrombocytopenic purpura is correlated with raktapitta. This rakta is affected by pitta dosha. Further, we discussed the herbal supplements from Planet Ayurveda which give amazing results in immune thrombocytopenic purpura without causing any side effects.