MANAGEMENT OF PANDU ROGA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE STUDY

Nilofar S. Sheikh*, Mrityunjay Sharma and Archana Dachewar

ABSTRACT

Pandu Roga is one among them which occurs due to Dhatu Vaishamya. Pandu is described in all Ayurvedic classical texts. As the name denotes the main feature of Pandu Roga is Pandutva. According to Charaka, it is one among the Rasavaha Strotodushti. Sushruta has mentioned it as Raktavaha Srotodushti. Insufficient dietary intake and improper absorption of iron are the causes of Iron Deficiency Anaemia which presents with the significant symptoms such as feeling of weakness, tiredness, and shortness of breath, palpitations, Koilonychias, tingling sensation, dysphagia and altered sensation of taste. The modern management of Iron Deficiency Anaemia is to find out and treat the underlying cause and to give iron to correct the Anaemia. The best preparation of oral iron is Ferrous Sulphate 100 mg twice daily. But this has adverse effect like nausea, constipation etc. In Ayurveda there are many single drugs as well as combinations of herb mineral drugs available for the effective management of Pandu Roga. Present study reveals that Pandu Roga can be managed successfully with Ayurvedic treatments without any side effects.

Keywords: Pandu, Rasa Dhatu, Rakta Dhatu, Anaemia, Iron deficiency.