Abstract

THE STUDY OF EFFICACY OF NISHALOHAM IN MANAGEMENT OF PANDU VYADHI (ANEMIA)

*Dr. Pratiksha Mohanrao Pharate and Prof. Vd. C. V. Patil

Abstract

In Ayurveda, Pandu Vyadhi is mentioned by Acharyas & explained in detail its sign & symptoms. Pandu vyadhi is mentioned under different clinical manifestations which occurs due to rasavaha strotas dushti by Charak (Raktavaha strotas - Sushrut) characterized by panduta, dourbalyata, aruchi, shwasa, etc. According to Modern Science, Anemia is the condition in which the haemoglobin level in the body decreases, causing breathlessness, pallor, etc. with major complications. Estimate suggests that over one third of the population of world suffers with Pandu (Anemia). According to WHO, prevalence rate of Anemia in India is 50-60%. So there is need to know the importance of Pandu vyadhi. The further article will elaborate the study of efficacy of nishaloham in the management of Pandu vyadhi.

Keywords: body decreases, causing breathlessness, pallor, etc.