Abstract

IMPORTANCE OF AGNI IN PANDU: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Abhishek Singh Panwar*, Dr. Princi Verma and Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh

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Abstract

Pandu is a Ras Pradoshaj Vikar, that means in this disease Ras gets vitiated primarily and because of that other Dhatus also gets affected that eventually causes pale complexion, fatigue, and weakness. In modern medicine Anemia can be considered as a counterpart of Pandu. Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the hemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal. Ayurveda has described an important factor of digestion and metabolism in our body as Agni. Equllibrium state of Dehagni is responsible for life, as well as maintenance of complexion, strength, health, nourishment, Oja, Teja etc. It is considered that in pathogenesis of every disease Agni plays a major and significant role. So, this composition explores the significance of Agni in the context of Pandu Roga.

Keywords: Pandu, Agni, Ras, Anemia.