Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON PANDU ROGA (ANAEMIA)

Rajveer Meena*, Priyanka, Pramod Kumar Mishra, Brahmanand Sharma and Indumati Sharma

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Abstract

In Ayurvedic literature Pandu Roga has been indicated either as a symptom of any disease or as upadrava rupa. So, all these diseases can be considered as Nidanarthakara Rogas of Pandu Roga. Some of which are Raktarsha, Kaphaja Arsha, Raktarbuda, Raktapradara, Sannipatodara, Upadrava of Raktapitta. In this there is vitiation of Pitta Pradhana Vatadi Dosha and Rakta dhatu in the body. Rakta gets vitiated by Doshas, mainly by BhrajakaPitta Dosha and create Pandu Roga. Pandu is described under RasaPradoshaja Vikara. Nirukti of Pandu Roga according to our Acharyas, among the different kinds of colours such a Pandu, Harita, and Haridra, Pandu being more common among this so, disease is called as Pandu Roga itself. which is one of the “Varnopalakshita Roga" i.e. a disease characterized by the change in the colour. Anaemia is a major global public health problem and the most prevalent nu-tritional deficiency disorder in the world. This article presents the Ayurvedic concept of Pandu Roga (Anaemia).

Keywords: Pandu, Anaemia, Pallor, Sarotas, Pitta dosha, Rasapardoshaja, Harita, Haridra, Nutritional deficiency.