Aplastic anemia is a syndrome of bone marrow failure resulting in
very less production of red blood cells, white blood cells and
platelets. Immune dysfunction is believed to play an important role in
causing this condition. While 20% of the causes are inherited, nearly
80% of the causes are acquired and consist of unknown factors,
infectious diseases, toxic exposure and drug reactions. Severe anemia,
bleeding, fever and infections are common presentations of this
condition.
Ayurvedic treatment of aplastic anemia is basically
directed at treating the immune dysfunction and improving normal bone
marrow production. Immuno-modulatory herbal medicines like Ashwagandha
(Withania somnifera), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Bala (Sida
cordifolia), Nagbala (Sida humilis), Yashtimadhuk (Glycerrhiza glabra),
Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) are
used.
Medicines like Arogya Vardhini, Punarnavadi Mandur,
Panch-Tikta-Ghrut-Guggulu, Laxadi Guggulu, Laghu- Malini-Vasant,
Madhu-Malini-Vasant, Suvarna-Malini-Vasant, Heerak Bhasma and Abhrak
Bhasma are used to stimulate the bone marrow function. In addition,
medicines which act on the "Rakta" and "Majja" dhatus (tissues) of the
body are also used, as these again act on the metabolism regulating bone
marrow production. These medicines include Manjishtha (Rubia
cordifolia), Patol (Tricosanthe dioica), Saariva (Hemidesmus indicus),
Patha (Cissampelos pareira), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Kutki
(Picrorrhiza kurroa), Guduchi and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis).
Aplastic
anemia is a serious medical condition and can have a potentially fatal
outcome. Blood transfusion, bone marrow transplant and
immuno-suppressive therapy have radically transformed the survival
outlook in this condition. Ayurvedic medicines may be used as additional
therapy to reduce severity, prevent infections and improve the overall
survival rate of affected individuals. All treatment should be done
under the care and supervision of an experienced hematologist.
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