Abstract

A LITERARY STUDY ON CAUSES AND SAMPRAPTI OF PANDUROGA

C. S. Tanmane and V. P. Sonune*

Abstract

Pandu means pallor. In this disease there is predominance of paleness all over the body. Due to its similarity it can be co-related with modern disease anemia. Pandu Roga is explained by almost all of our Acharyas. This article is based on Nidana and samprapti of Pandu Roga from Ayurvedic texts. Rasavaha and Raktavaha srotas are chiefly involved in pathogenesis of Pandu Roga. Our faulty dietary habits and lifestyle produces Ama which further causes Agnimandya and ultimately Amayukta Ahararasa produced. It hampers Rasa Dhatu utpatti and manifests Pandu Roga. Aggravated Pitta is responsible for the production of Poshaka (nutrient portion) from the Rasadhatu as a result depletion of Rakta takes place. The detail knowledge of nidana and samprapti of pandu roga is important for further management. In India Malnutrition, poverty, illiteracy, contribute to anemia which can be correlated as pandu roga in Ayurveda.

Keywords: Nidana, Ama, Agnimandya, anemia, Panduroga.