Henoch-Schonlein Purpura

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is an autoimmune condition characterized by the inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, intestines, kidneys, and joints. Symptoms may include small bruises, joint pain, and the presence of blood or protein in the urine. This condition predominantly affects children aged 2 to 6 years. To effectively manage the symptoms, a well-balanced diet is essential. Consumption of unhealthy foods, such as baked goods, processed items, citrus products, and foods that aggravate pitta, can heighten the risk of HSP. Therefore, individuals should refrain from consuming sugary beverages, junk food, desserts, and refined carbohydrates, and instead adopt healthier dietary habits.

DIET CHART FOR HSP

EARLY-MORNING

One glass of water + 1 tsp fenugreek seeds

BREAKFAST

Veg Dalia (Broken wheat)/ Veg Semolina (veg upma) / Veg Vermicelli / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Semolina pancake / Veg Oats / Besan pancake (gram flour) / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with Veg or Dal

MID-MORNING

Fruit / Coconut water / Herbal tea/ Green tea

LUNCH

Plain chapatti / Vegetable + Dal

EVENING

Soup (Home-made) / Rice flakes Snack / Herbal tea

DINNER

Plain chapatti / Vegetable+ Dal

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

ALLOWED TO TAKE	AVOID
CEREALS	CEREALS
Whole wheat flour, whole grains cereals, brown rice	White bread, White refined flour and its products
FRUITS	FRUITS
Apple, Papaya, Musk melon, Watermelon, Pear, Sapodilla, Pomegranate, Banana	All citrus fruit
VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Pumpkin, Carrot, cabbage, turnip, peas( boil), Bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, radish, beetroot, potatoes, garlic, cauliflower, winter squash, spinach, green leafy vegetables.	Tomato, Onion, canned vegetable and dried beans and pea’s mushroom, Eggplant, okra
PULSES	PULSES
Green gram (moong dal), pink lentil (masoordaal), split chickpea, Kidney beans (occasionally)	Black Gram, Horse gram
Dairy Products	Dairy Products
NIL	Milk and its products, Cream, Cheese, Yogurt, Buttermilk, Butter
OILS	OILS
Olive oil, Cow ghee, Mustard oil, avocado oil	Vegetable oils such as safflower oil, corn, cotton seed, hydrogenated oils, margarine
SPICES	SPICES
Turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek	Red chilies, Green chilies, Cloves, cinnamon
Drinks	Drinks
Coconut water, clear soups, sugarcane juice, homemade soups, green juice, herbal tea, bitter gourd juice, pumpkin juice, pomegranate juice, Green tea	Whole milk drinks, Cream based liqueurs, canned soup and packaged soup, Alcohol, Sweetened drinks, Squashes, Hot chocolate drinks made with Skimmed milk, Coffee, Tea
DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	DRY FRUITS & SEEDS
Flaxseed- ½, 5 almonds (soak in water overnight), Fenugreek seeds, Walnuts (Limited)	All nuts and seeds except above mentioned
FLESH FOODS	FLESH FOODS
Eggs white portion only, chicken (not fried) (only boiled/roasted/grilled)	Egg yolk, Fish, Salmon, Trout, Sardines, Mackerel, Red meat, Organ meat like kidney, liver, chest, egg yolk
OTHERS	OTHERS
Nil	Pastry, puddings, made with whole milk and fat, packed soups, high fat dressing or mayonnaise, cream soups, chocolate, chocolate spreads, toffees, fudge, biscuits, sauces, peanut butter, fruit jellies, jams, marmalade, honey, sweeteners, chutneys, pickle, ice-cream, Peanuts.

LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS

Water intake should be 8-10 glasses regularly.
Herbal Tea – Cumin, fennel, coriander seeds (Boil ½ tsp. each of dhaniya, sauf, jeera in 3 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup). (Two times per day)
Avoid Junk and processed food strictly.
Intake of antioxidant rich fruit and vegetables.

Things in this diet chart may vary patient to patient due to the Associated Health Issues, so better to consult Ayurveda Experts for better results.