A comparative clinical study of Swarnamakshika Bhasma and Dhatri Lauha in the management of Pandu w.s.r. to Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Abstract

Anaemia, a silent condition without symptoms, can lead to chronic health issues such as impaired fatal development, delayed cognitive development, increased risk of infection in young children, and reduced physical capacity. Women of childbearing age need to absorb 2-3 times the amount of iron required by men or older women. In Ayurveda, Pandu is a specific disease with its own pathogenesis and treatment. In India, Anemia affects 50% of the population, with 20 - 40% of maternal deaths due to anemia. Allopathic treatment for mild to moderate anemia involves supplementation of ferrous sulfate, fumarate, or gluconate. Ayurveda can provide better management in this area. The objective of the study is to know the efficacy of Swarnamakshika Bhasma and Dhatriloha in Pandu. 40 patients of Pandu (iron deficiency anemia) were taken who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and divided into two groups randomly. Group A - 20 patients of Pandu (IDA) were given Swarnamakshika Bhasma. Group B - 20 patients of Pandu (IDA) were given Dhatri Loha for 45 days. Both the groups are having similar effect on reducing the symptoms statistically. Among the subjective and objective parameters, the B group showed better results than Group A.