A thematic review on Pandu with reference to Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Abstract
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is common nutritional disorder; the incidence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in India is very high. Iron deficiency anemia arises when there is reduced intake of iron, imbalance in iron stores and according to Ayurvedic classics, it develops due to reduction of Rasa Dhatu which in turn becomes unproductive to produce Rakta Dhatu. The patients of Pandu Roga can be given Tikshna Shodhana of the body by emetic and purgative drugs for the elimination of vitiated Doshas. There are various Ayurvedic herbal and herbomineral preparations are mentioned in Ayurvedic classics for the management of iron deficiency anaemia, in many studies Ayurveda formulations are found safe and effective against IDA.
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