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Iron is a mineral that is required by the body. Iron is essential for numerous biochemical reactions in the body. These consist of oxygen transportation and storage, immune support, and contribution to enzymatic activity. Iron’s primary function is to facilitate the transportation of oxygen by hemoglobin, the o2-carrying pigment in erythrocytes. Iron is required by our bodies to convert glucose in our blood to energy. It increases oxygen transport and thus helps to alleviate tiredness and fatigue by increasing hemoglobin production. Having enough iron in your body will help the immune system function properly, allowing you to promote and preserve good health. Let’s see in the further article if this Iron is in more than enough amount in our body then what will be its consequences along with its herbal treatment.

S. No.	Products	Quantity
1	Punarnava Capsules	2 Bottles (120 Capsules)
2	Phyllanthus Niruri Capsules	2 Bottles (120 Capsules)
3	Navkarshik Churna	1 Bottle (200 Gm)
4	Indian Echinacea Capsules	1 Bottle (60 Capsules)

Introduction

IOD Pack by Planet Ayurveda is especially listed to manage the Iron Overload disease which is commonly known as Hemochromatosis. Hemochromatosis is an illness in which the human body accumulates excessive iron. Because your body is unable to flush out the excess iron, serious health issues may arise. Excessive iron accumulates in various parts of the body such as liver, skin, heart, pancreas, joints, and pituitary gland. This iron accumulation can harm tissues and organs. Further let’s discuss what are the causes, symptoms, Ayurvedic view for this condition and how IOD Pack by Planet Ayurveda helps in managing this condition.

Causes Of Iron Overload Disorder

Hemochromatosis is classified into two types: Primary and Secondary, the causes are also different for both. Let’s see below what are the causes of both these types:

1. Primary Hemochromatosis

Primary hemochromatosis is usually caused by genetic factors, also known as Hereditary hemochromatosis. The HFE gene, also known as the hemochromatosis gene, regulates how much iron you take in from food. It is found on chromosome 6’s short arm, C28Y and H63D are the two most common mutations in this gene. This condition affects white, non-Hispanic people and many people are unaware they have it. Males as well as those with additional medical conditions, such as liver disease or diabetes, are more likely to experience complications. Symptoms in women may not seem till after menopause. This is due to menstruation’s tendency to lower iron concentrations in the blood. When menstruation ceases, levels may rise.

2. Secondary Hemochromatosis

Secondary hemochromatosis arises when there is an iron buildup as a result of another medical condition, like erythropoietic hemochromatosis. Because red blood cells are so fragile in this disease, they release an excessive amount of iron into the body.

Other secondary hemochromatosis risk factors include:

• Alcoholic addiction
• A family history of heart disease, diabetes or liver disease
• Taking Vitamin C or Iron supplements
• Taking iron or vitamin C supplements, which may increase the quantity of iron absorbed by the body
• Blood transfusions on a regular basis

Symptoms Of Iron Overload Disorder

Many individuals with hemochromatosis do not exhibit any symptoms. When symptoms do exist, they can vary from person to person.

The following are some common symptoms:-

• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Weight loss
• Abdominal pain
• A low sex drive
• Joint pain
• Grey or Bronze Skin Colour

Diagnosis Of Iron Overload Disorder

In diagnosis a doctor may ask you about the symptoms, about any supplements if you’re taking, may ask about family history. Afterwards the doctor may offer a physical examination and then refer you for some tests. These tests include blood tests such as the Serum Transferrin Saturation test. Other tests include genetic testing, Liver Biopsy, MRI test, etc. So all these tests may ensure whether you have Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload Disorder) or not.

Ayurvedic View Of Iron Overload Disorder

As per Ayurveda there is no direct correlation for this condition, also this condition is of two types Primary and Secondary. The Primary Hemochromatosis results as the genetic mutation so this condition as per Ayurveda is correlated as Beeja Dushti (vitiation of egg and sperm). Secondary Hemochromatosis occurs as a result of another medical condition. As per Ayurveda this secondary type is correlated to Rakta Pradoshaj Vikara. Let’s discuss more about Rakta Pradoshaj Vikara!!!

Rakta Pradoshaj Vikara means the diseases caused by vitiation of Rakta Vaha Srotas (channels that support movement of blood components). Causes of vitiation of Raktavaha Srotas: Consumption of food that cause heat and burning sensation in body, consumption of excessive liquid and oil diet, Excessive contact with sun and air. Symptoms of Raktavaha Srotas vitiation: It leads to all kinds of blood disorders. Common treatment of Rakta Vaha Srotas Dushti: Pitta and Rakta dosha pacifying treatment and blood letting.

Rakta-Pitta Shamaka Herbs can be used in the management of Hemochromatosis:

• Punarnava (Bauhinia variegata): The word “Punarnava” is derived from Punar, which means “once again,” and Nava, which means “new”, overall meaning becoming new again. Punarnava is a rejuvenating herb which helps in preventing liver cells from being damaged from excessive amounts of iron. It helps in cleansing blood though helps in eliminating excessive amounts of Iron in the blood.
• Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia): Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) is well known for its Rakta Shodhaka and Pitta shamak properties. It helps in preventing skin diseases by cleansing blood and pacifying aggravated Pitta dosha in the body. This herb is quite beneficial in cases when hemochromatosis affects the skin.
• Neem (Azadirachta indica): Neem (Azadirachta indica) is one of the best herbs for skin health. Neem consists of bitter properties that help in detoxification of the body. It helps in eliminating endotoxins from the body that are almost the reason for every health issue.
• Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia): Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) is also known as Amrita in Ayurveda as it consists of an abundance of antioxidants.this herb is quite effective for eliminating excessive amounts of constituents in the blood. This herb helps in preventing the damage of liver cells due to high levels of iron.
• Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus Niruri): Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri) is one of the best hepatoprotective herbs. This herb helps in blood purification due to its tikta rasa (Pitta pacifying). The herb helps in maintaining Liver health as well as skin health. The herb helps in promoting digestion thus relieving abdominal pain too.

Herbal Remedies By Planet Ayurveda For Iron Overload Disorder

Planet Ayurveda is one of the Ayurvedic Companies which are serving worldwide. This company is owned by Dr. Vikram Chauhan (M.D. Ayurveda), whose main purpose of developing Planet Ayurveda is to flourish Ayurveda on the whole Planet. That dream of him becoming true also, now Planet Ayurveda is serving so many countries with Ayurveda. All their products are totally safe as they are 100% natural and free from any kind of additives and preservatives. Let’s discuss below which products Planet Ayurveda provides for Iron Overload Disorder:

PRODUCTS LIST

1. PUNARNAVA CAPSULES
2. PHYLLANTHUS NIRURI
3. NAVKARSHIK CHURNA
4. INDIAN ECHINACEA

Products Description

1. Kanchnaar Guggul

Punarnava Capsules: Punarnava capsules are the single herbal capsule formulation of Planet Ayurveda. These capsules consist of standardized extract of herb Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). Punarnava has 3 tastes such as Madhura (sweet), Tikta (bitter) and Kashaya (astringent) Rasa (taste). Punarnava’s bioactive components help to balance all of the Tridoshas as well as effectively remove the Ama doshas (endotoxins). It has Laghu (light) and Ruksha Guna (dry quality) and Ushna Virya (hot potency). These properties of Punarnava are quite beneficial in preventing Liver health, Skin health as well as Heart health too.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. Phyllanthus Niruri

Phyllanthus Niruri: It is a single herbal capsule formulation of Planet Ayurveda. These capsules are made up of standardized extract of herb Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri). It helps in detoxification of the body and eliminates any substance that is in excessive amounts in the body. Thus it is beneficial in eliminating excessive iron from the body. The herb is useful in maintaining Liver and Skin health as well.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Navkarshik Churna

Navkarshik Churna: Navkarshik Churna is a polyherbal powder formulation of Planet Ayurveda.

Various Ingredients of Navkarshik Churna

• Amla (Emblica officinalis): Amla (Emblica officinalis) herb has great antioxidant properties thus helps in eliminating endotoxins from the body. The herb consists of properties such as bitter, sweet, sour, pungent and astringent taste that is helpful in healthy functioning of body and mind.
• Haritaki (Terminalia chebula): Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) consists of tikta (bitter), katu (pungent), amla (sour), madhura (sweet) and kashaya (astringent) taste. It has ruksh (dry), laghu (light), and ushna (hot potency) qualities. These properties help in pacification of tridosha.
• Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica): Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica) helps in reducing abdominal pain due to vata hara properties. It helps in preventing Liver health due to hepatoprotective properties. Cleansing properties of Bibhitaki are helpful in eliminating excessive amounts of Iron from the body.
• Vacha (Acorus calamus): Vacha (Acorus calamus) is helpful in managing various metabolic disorders. This herb consists of katu (pungent), tikta (bitter), laghu (light) and teekshana (piercing) properties. These properties are helpful in improving metabolic health, thus regulating the iron levels in the body.
• Neem (Azadirachta indica): The detoxifying properties of the Neem (Azadirachta indica) make the herbal extract extremely beneficial in blood purification. It improves the flow of blood and facilitates the removal of endotoxins from the circulatory system by cleansing the blood.
• Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia): Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) is one of the well known blood cleansing herbs. This amazing blood-purifying herb features Madhura (sweet), Kashaya (astringent), and Tikta (bitter) Rasa (taste). It has Rukhsha (dry) and Guru (heavy) gunas (qualities) and Ushna Virya (hot potency). Its Vishghna property helps in purifying blood and removes the toxins from the blood.
• Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa): Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa) is well known for its hepatoprotective properties. Along with it this herb prevents extra accumulation of any substance in blood vessels and maintains strength of the heart muscles. Thus it helps in preventing extra accumulation of iron in the liver and heart.
• Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia): Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) has miraculous immuno-modulating properties. These properties help in maintaining our overall health. This herb is also known as Amrita in ayurveda which means it also helps in rejuvenation.
• Daruhaldi (Berberis aristata): Daruhaldi (Berberis aristata) has diaphoretic properties which are helpful in detoxification of the body. So by increasing sweat Daruharidra aids in elimination of excessive iron from the body.

Dosage: twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. Indian Echinacea

Indian Echinacea is one of the single herbal capsule formulations of Planet Ayurveda. These capsules consist of standardised extract of herb Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata). This herb is also known as king of bitters as its bitter taste serves with various medicinal properties. It is full of antioxidant properties which are helpful in eliminating any kind of extra accumulation in the body, thus removing excessive amounts of Iron from the body.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

Conclusion

IOD Pack by Planet Ayurveda is especially listed to manage the Iron Overload disease which is commonly known as Hemochromatosis. Hemochromatosis is an illness in which the human body accumulates excessive iron. It is of two types Primary and secondary, the primary one is due to genetic history and the secondary one is due to associated medical conditions. Symptoms of Iron Overload Disorder include Fatigue, Weakness, Weight loss, Abdominal pain, A low sex drive, etc. As per Ayurveda this condition is correlated to Rakta Pradoshaj Vikara and Rakt Shodhaka herbs can be given in the treatment. For that Planet Ayurveda provides you with various herbal remedies that are mentioned in this article.