International Journal of Indian Medicine

ISSN: 0000-0000

Year: 2022 |Volume: 1 | Issue: 01


Critical review of Pandu Chikitsa(Anaemia management)

About Author

Gulhane CM1 , Bombarde AD2 , Bawane V3 , Nawale N4

1Associate professor, MD, PHD, Dept. of Panchakarma, NCT ayurveda College, Amreli Gujarat.

2Professor, Department Prasuti- Stri rog, Govt Ayurved College, Nagpur.

3Professor and HOD Department Prasuti-Stri rog, B.R. Harne Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Institute. Thane

4Assistant Professor, Dept. of Sharirkriya, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved & Research Centre, Pune


Date of Acceptance: 2022-02-25

Date of Publication:2022-03-07

Correspondence Address:

Dr Chetan Gulhane. Associate professor, MD, PHD, Dept. of Panchakarma, NCT ayurveda College, Amreli Gujarat. Email: Drchetanayu@gmail.com
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Source of Support: Nil

Conflict of Interest: None declared


Abstract


Pandu is a Rasa Pradoshaja vikara described by Acharya Charaka. It is distinguished by a pallor on the body. This Pandu symptom has been linked to Anemia in modern science. Iron insufficiency is the most frequent nutritional deficit worldwide, with the highest prevalence among Indians. Due to the vitiation of Rasa and Rakta Dhatu, Pandu manifests symptoms such as palpitation, irritability, and dyspnoea when exerted. In shaman and Shodhan Chikitsa is used to treat pandu. Which is effective not only correct the symptoms but also increase the haemoglobin level and remove the root cause of pandu.

Key words: Pandu, Shodhan Chikitsa, Rasa Pradoshaja vikara