AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR AUTOIMMUNE POLYGLANDULAR SYNDROME TYPE II

Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type II or Schmidt’s Syndrome is categorised among the rarely found autoimmune diseases. Schmidt’s Syndrome consists of a triad of 3 diseases – Addison’s disease along with Type 1 Diabetes mellitus or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or autoimmune hypothyroidism.

Addison’s Disease is when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol and aldosterone hormones, type I DM is when the body’s immune system disastrous its own pancreatic secretion insulin and Hypothyroidism is when the immune system does not let the thyroid gland produce enough hormones.

Women of the age group between 30-40 years of age are more prone to it than men. In Ayurveda this can be correlated to the ojas vikriti. Hence several treatments can be done for the betterment of Ojas. Planet Ayurveda by following all the ancient texts of Ayurveda has formulated several medications for this condition.

The signs and symptoms of of Schmidt’s Syndrome will be a mix of the 3 individual disorders, these includes

There are not any specific tests to rule out Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome, however tests can be done to rule out the specific diseases. These includes

Autoimmune Polyglandular syndrome can be correlated to ojas vikritis (oja can be defined as the ability of the body that provides strength to fight diseases by maintaining the overall physical and mental well being). Acharya Sushruta considered Oja as Bal (strength) and Acharya Charaka considered Oja to be Sarvadhatu sara. The Oja of the body is nourished by anna rasa just like other seven dhatus. Acharya Sushruta also says that proper equilibrium between the doshas, dhatus and mala keeps the body healthy and enables us to attain health.

So the vikritis in Ojas creates several life threatening conditions. These vikriti in the oja are caused mainly due to various ill dietary habits and lifestyle that includes

The root cause of this syndrome according to Ayurveda containment of the ahara rasa that nourishes the oja of the body. Aam does this containment and this can be eradicated by removing the aam from the body and by improving the overall metabolism of the body which improves the Oja of the body.

Planet Ayurveda is a well established GMP Certified US-FDA registered herbal export company that exports the goodness of Ayurveda worldwide. They along with herbal medicines also prepare dietary supplements that are amazing to maintain overall health. The herbs or the raw material used by them goes through several quality checks to ensure the best kind to be used. These products by Planet Ayurveda are manufactured under supervision and guidance of experts of Ayurveda. Their products are free from any fillers or adulterants.

Planet Ayurveda has several products for a number of diseases, here are some for the management of Autoimmune Polyglandular syndrome.

Kanchnaar Guggul in the form of tablets by Planet Ayurveda has Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), amalaki (Emblica officinalis), vibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), tej patra (Cinnamomum tamala) and various other herbal drugs. Triphala in this formulation eliminates the aam (undigested food) out of the body and detoxifies it. The contents of this preparation also aims in eradicating the root cause by increasing the digestive fire that improves the overall metabolism of the body.

Dosage – 1-2 tablets twice or thrice a day with lukewarm water

Boswellia-Curcumin manufactured by Planet Ayurveda in the form of capsules are made of a combination of two effective herbs Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Haridra (Corcumin longa). Curcumin used in this preparation regulates cytokines (inflammatory hormone) that manage autoimmune disorders. This combination also helps in natural healing.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice a day after each meal with plain water

Navkarshik Churna works as an immunomodulator that improves the overall immunity of the body. This churna contains neem (Azadirachta indica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata) and various other. Its content giloy, daruharidra and amalaki helps managing Diabetes too. It also improves metabolic health and works well for the digestive system too.

Dosage – 1 teaspoon twice a day with plain water after meals

Panchtiktaghrit Guggul in the form of tablets has Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum), vasa (Adhatoda vasica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) and several other herbs along with cow’s ghee. Giloy used in the preparation boots up digestion along with management of better sugar levels. Kantakari pacifiesthe sharik dosha Vata and helps manage thyroid levels.

Dosage – 1-2 tablets twice or thrice a day with lukewarm water

These vatis or tablets by Planet Ayurveda are made using manjistha (Rubia cordifolia). This preparation helps in relieving skin disorders and plays an important role in lipid management too. This also enhances immunity of the body.

Dosage – 1-2 tablets twice or thrice a day with lukewarm water

These capsules by Planet Ayurveda are made of standardised extraction from Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). This herb helps in boosting overall immunity of the body and balances all the three doshas that ultimately ignites the oja of the body.

Dosage – 1-2 capsules twice a day with plain water

Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type II or Schmidt’s Syndrome is a combination or triad of three disorders Diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism and Addison’s disease and are autoimmune diseases. And if not managed well or in time can be life threatening. In ayurveda Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2 can be correlated to Ojas Vyadhis that is the vyadhi Kshamatwa of the body is affected and when the oja does not get the required immunity it shows several lakshanas or symptoms as mentioned above. However, management of this can be done by Ayurveda. Planet Ayurveda by following all the scriptures of Ayurveda has formulated the above mentioned preparations to manage this condition.