Health Care
Trauma & Haemorrhage - A Global Crisis
Accidental/Traumatic injuries are the leading cause of premature deaths and disability worldwide, accounting for 9% of global deaths. Over 20% of the world’s trauma deaths occur in India, where injuries are a significant public health concern. About 0.15 million deaths occur annually in India due to accidental injuries/road traffic accidents, representing 11% of global accident-related deaths. The leading cause of death in trauma cases is uncontrolled haemorrhage—which is preventable. More than 50% of these deaths occur before reaching a hospital—underscoring the time-sensitive nature of haemorrhage control. Traumatic haemorrhage accounts for 35% of global mortality from injuries.
Haemostasis
The process of haemostasis, particularly following a topical injury, involves a complex interplay between cellular elements and plasma proteins. While significant progress has been made in understanding the coagulation cascade, certain aspects, especially within the intrinsic pathway, remain incompletely elucidated. Systemic administration of haemostatic agents requires trained personnel, limiting their use in combat and pre-hospital settings. Current products are limited by:
- Risk of infection
- Immunogenicity (immune reactions)
- Tissue damage
- High costs
- Short shelf life
- Storage under specific conditions
HT-11 - A Modern Solution Based on Ancient Indian Wisdom
Modern drugs often try to “force” a certain reaction (like clotting), sometimes at the cost of systemic risks (like thrombosis). HT-11, rooted on Energy-Element Activation (EEA) Principle, stimulates physiological readiness rather than overriding natural controls—highlighted by how Factor XII’s absence doesn’t derail haemostasis, suggesting that the body has redundant or compensatory pathways. HT-11 doesn’t just aim to push forward the classical clotting pathway; instead, it works by energizing and harmonizing multiple elements and functions (e.g., platelets, prothrombin, circulation). HT-11 is a unique Topical Haemostat of herbal origin; that energizes and activates the elements in a balanced way to help blood clot where it’s needed.
The Working Mechanism of HT-11
Deeply rooted in India’s ancient Vedic wisdom, HT-11 draws directly from the foundational concepts of Pancha Mahabhuta (the five great elements) and Pancha Prana (the five life forces), which together offer a holistic framework for understanding and harmonizing the body’s natural energies.
- HT-11 enhances the activation of prothrombin and fibrinogen, essential for clot formation.
- It promotes platelet aggregation, crucial for the initial plug formation.
- HT 11 stimulates thromboplastin activity, initiating the coagulation cascade.
It modulates vascular tone and ensures the targeted delivery of clotting factors to the injury site while mitigating the effects of natural anticoagulants like Antithrombin III.