Understanding types of Pandu Roga on the basis of common Haematological Parameters - A Comparative Study

Abstract

Considering human lifestyles and routines, the 21^st century is unlike any earlier century. People experience a tremendous amount of stress and strain in their day today life, which has a detrimental impact on their quality of life. Additionally, in present time, people tend to eat Viruddha Aahar like pizzas, Chinese food, pickle, packed edibles, gupchup, burgers, chips etc. which are Kshara Rasa Pradhan. It has been noted that in India, not only lower economic group, middle as well as higher economic group also suffer from Pandu Roga under different circumstances. Pandu is a Pitta Pradhana disease, which ultimately affects all Dhaatus, especially Rasa Dhaatu, and prevents Rasa from going through the Ranjana or pigmentation process. There is a need to differentiate different types of Pandu with haematological parameters. This will be helpful for Ayurvedic Physicians and students as the line of treatment is different for every type of Pandu Roga in Ayurveda Classics. Here in this article an attempt has been made to differentiate types of Pandu with the help of Haematological parameters.