Usually the reason for low platelet count is bone marrow depression or faulty bone marrow function. There are the following major reasons for low platelet counts -
- Faulty production / low production from bone marrow. The other cells like RBC's or WBC's may also be low in many cases. Bone marrow depression is caused by so many reasons like drugs, drug reactions, alcohol, cancers etc.
- Body conditions where the platelet destruction is more than the production rate in the bone marrow.
- Spleen Problems can also be the reason for low platelets.
- Other systemic illnesses like Leukemias, AIDS, lymphomas and different types of cancers can also be the reasons for low platelet count.
LOW PLATELET COUNT TREATMENT - Thrombocytopenia Treatment
Usually steroids like prednisolone and immunoglobulins are prescribed by modern medical practitioners. They are often given via Intravenous route.
Blood transfusions are often given to increase the platelet count.
Alcohol should be avoided at all costs.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Low Platelet Count
- Ashwagandha Capsules - 2 capsules thrice daily
- Yakrit Plihantak Churna - 1 teaspoonful twice daily
- Punarnava Mandur - 2 tablets twice daily
- Rohitakarisht - 30 ml twice daily
- Amla Juice - 20 ml twice daily (empty stomach)- 6 Am and 6 PM, with equal water.
- Wheat Grass Juice - 30 ml - once daily in the morning, empty stomach
- Papaya Leaf Juice - An excellent herbal remedy for low platelet count. It should be taken every 2 hrs interval (about 20 ml juice of papaya leaves) and this helps to increase platelets within 1 or 2 days. This is an effective herbal remedy for low platelet counts.
- A pack of the following mixture
- Praval Panchamrit - 5 gm
- Swarn Makshik Bhasma - 10 gm
- Tapyadi Loh - 5 gm
- Rajat Bhasma - 2.5 gm
- Mukta Pishti - 2 gm
- Abhrak Bhasma - 2.5 gm
- Kalmegh Navayas Loh - 5 gm
- Yakrit Plihari Loh - 10 gm
- Maha laxmi vilas Ras - 1
- Swarn Bhupati Ras - 1 gm
- Giloy Satv - 10 gm
- Swarn Bhasma - 500 mg
If the patient is a child - then i would prefer Arvindaasav instead of Pipplayasav and add Kumar Kalyan Ras.
Mix all these, Make 60 equal packs, of equal dosage, consume 1 pack twice daily with honey.
Can add Heerak Bhasma (if affordable) or Vaikrant Bhasma (In case of poor patient) - if the platelet counts are low because of Bone marrow disease or Leukemia
For Children of Age 9 to 17, the dosage will be half of everything mentioned here.
- Indian pennywort leaf juice or Gotukola Capsules - Juice of the leaves of Centella asiatica and in Hindi it is called Mandukparni.
- Juice of leaves of Papaya - 2 tablespoonfuls twice daily (This is the most effective treatment. Buy Capsules G Plat or Capsules UPLAT - Get from Mr. Ashwani - read below).
- Juice of Beetroot - 1 tablespoonful thrice daily.
For children lesser than 9, the prescription will be different. It will be -
- Swarn Basant malti Ras - 1 tab. once daily.
- Balark Ras - 1 tab. once daily.
- Kumar Kalayan Ras - 1 tab. once daily.
- Kamdudha Ras (Moti Yukt) - 1 tab. twice daily.
- G-Plat Capsules - 1 twice daily (open up the capsules, pour the ingredients in a bowl, add some honey and feed).
- Infee Syrup - 1 teasponful twice daily.
- Immuz xp Syrup - 1 teaspoonful twice daily.
