A literary review on Ayurveda perspective of Pandu in Kaumarabhritya

  • Bighneswar Mishra Professor & H.O.D., Department of Kaumarbhritya, Gangasheel Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Kamua, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Pandu, Anaemia, Navayasa Choorna

Abstract

In traditional science of Indian medical system, Childhood age is described as Kaumaravastha. The basic feature of this age group is to increase immunity, physical & mental strength, management of nutritional supply & control of prevalence of disease in of growing children. Kaumarbhritya not only to help paediatric disease but also describe dietary & daily life routine for paediatric care. The Pandu is one of the common diseases of childhood as early growing life which resembles Anaemia as per modern science. The disease involves vitiation of Dhatus by Pitta predominant Tridosha, which leads to deficiency of Blood (Rakta) Fat (Meda) & Ojas.[2] The condition is associated with laxity (Saithilya) of Dhatus, heaviness (Gaurava). Other predominant features are like diminish Varna (Complexion), Vala (Strength) & Sneha (Smoothness) of the body. There are certain premonitory symptoms which indicate chances of Pandu like Hrudaya Spandana (Palpitation), Roukshya (Dryness), Swedabhava (Loss of sweating) & Shrama (tiredness).[4] The Pandu may arise due to Sevan of Kshara, Amla, Lavana, Asatmya Bhojana. Hence Ayurveda recommended to take Satmya Bhojana & all of the foods which increase the amount of blood. The foods like Kharjura, Kismis, Apple, Pomegranate should be given. The drugs to be used in child should have Madhura Rasa.There are various Ayurveda formulation also available for the management of Pandu such as Navayasa Choorna. Samsodhana Karma also indicated for the management of Pandu Roga. This Article described various Ayurveda perspective of Pandu Roga in children.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.9.3.20
Published: 2024-05-06
How to Cite
Bighneswar Mishra. (2024). A literary review on Ayurveda perspective of Pandu in Kaumarabhritya. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 9(3), 141 - 143. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.3.20
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