Ayurvedic Treatment of Blood Disorders

Blood is a living tissue which is liquid in nature. It is made up of four components - plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Every component has different function in body. The whole blood is a mixture of about 55% plasma and 45% blood cells. Blood constitute about 7-8 % of our body weight. Study of blood and their related disorders is called hematology.

The main functions of blood are:

• Transport of oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues.
• Carrying antibodies to fight against infections.
• Regulating temperature of body.
• Helps to remove waste products of kidney and liver.

About Blood Disorders

Disorders that affect functioning of blood is called blood disorders or also called hematological disorders. There are many blood related disorders that may affect one or more component of blood some are easily treated or some disorders are life threatening.

According to component of blood affected there are different types of blood disorders which are given below:-

1. Anemia: decreased number of red blood cells or low hemoglobin.
2. Leukopenia: decreased number of white blood cells.
3. Thrombocytopenia: low number of platelets.
4. Blood cancers: such as leukemia and myeloma.
5. Eosinophilic disorders: problem with one type of white blood cells.

Symptoms of Blood Disorders

Signs and symptoms are different in all conditions it depends upon the component of blood affected by disease.

The common symptoms are:

• Blood clot (Phlebitis) – It occurs usually in leg that may cause swelling, redness, warmth feeling or shortness of breath.
• Skin rashes caused by few platelets (Petechiae).
• Blood blisters in mouth.
• Swelling of lymph nodes due to blood cancer like leukemia, lymphomas.
• Yellowish skin (Pallor) caused by anemia.
• Eating of ice, dirt, clay (Pica) due to iron deficiency anemia.

Risk Factors

Some factors may increase the risk of blood disorders in person which are given below:

1. Anemia - It is common in nearly 2 billion people throughout the world. Anemia occurs at advanced age due to deficiency of iron. It is also common in women due to blood loss in menstrual bleeding.
2. Leukopenia - It is due to infection that affects bone marrow. Due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy and drugs like clozapine, chloramphenicol etc.
3. Thrombocytopenia - It is mainly in people who are addicted to alcohol. Some drugs like hydroxycarbamide, interferons, alpha and beta heparin can cause low platelet count.It is also common among people with vitamin B12 and folate deficiency.

Ayurvedic Outlook

According to Ayurveda, blood is considered as Jiva (life) - 'रक्तो जीव इति स्थिति:' as per ayurveda, blood is one of dhatus (body tissues) among 7 dhatus. Ayurveda explains that oxygen is carried by blood to all the cells - 'प्राणा: शोणितं अनुवर्तन्ते'.

Anemia is called Panduroga (pandu means white) as per Ayurveda. In this condition, the color of skin and mucous membrane looks white. When hemoglobin content in blood decreases it affects the functioning of whole body. In India 70% pregnant (women and children) and 40% males get affected with anemia.

Blood is related with pitta doshas. Anemia is a disorder related with blood due to pitta imbalance.

Management of Blood Disorders

Blood disorders can be managed with the help of herbs and herbal products in a natural way such as Shilajit (Asphaltum), Sugar (Shakara), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Karpoor (Cinnamomum camphora) & Amla (Emblica officinalis) etc. These are natural acting remedies which are helpful in management of blood related disorders.

Herbal Remedies for Blood Disorders

According to Ayurveda Blood is known as "Rakta" imbalance of pitta dosha in body results into blood disorders. Rajamruth Vaidyashala offers best combination of effective herbal remedies such as Anemia Care Pack for ayurvedic treatment of blood disorders. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Rajamruth Vaidyashala are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.