Abstract

ETIOPATHOGENESIS AND PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT OF PANDU ROGA: A REVIEW

Dr. Archana Solanki*, Dr. Aradhana Kande and Dr. Kamna Singh

Abstract

Pandu Roga is a Pitta Pradhan disease in which the person gets deficiency of blood (Alparakta), deficiency of fat (Alpamedasko), deficiency of ojas (Nissarah), looseness of body parts (Shithilendriyah), and abnormality of complexion (Vaivarnyam Bhajate). In present times, people tend to eat Asatmya Aahar, Ushna, Tikshna Aahar like pizzas, Chinese food, pickle, packed edibles, chips etc., which are Amla, Lavana Rasa and Kshar Pradhan and Viruddha Viharas like strenuous exercises, sleeping in day time, disturbed sleep, stressful life etc. Because of these factors, middle as well as higher economic group also suffer from Pandu Roga under different circumstances. The main emphasis of this article is on the aetiopathogenesis and Ayurvedic principles of management of Pandu Roga in Brihatrayi. Comprehension of etiopathogenesis and Ayurvedic management of Pandu roga is very necessary for precise management of the disease.

Keywords: Oja, Pandu, Pitta Dosha, Daurbalya.