A CRITICAL REVIEW ARTICLE ON PANDU VYADHI W.S.R. ANAEMIA

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Assistant Professor, PHD Scholar,
Department of Kayachikitsa,
Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Contact No. : 7709053865, Email : dr.priteshjaiswal@gmail.com

Date of Acceptance : 22 Jun 2024

Date of Publication : 29 Jun 2024

Article ID : SD-IJAY_097

How to cite this article : http://doi.org/10.55552/SDNJAY.2024.2216

Abstract

Pandu Rog is one of the diseases mentioned in Ayurveda and is characterised by the whitish discoloration of the skin due to a decrease in the amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or haemoglobin in the blood. It can also be defined as the level of haemoglobin in the blood below the normal range appropriate for age and sex. In Sanskrit, Pandu means pale, or shweta Pitta varna. The illness known as Pandu roga occurs when a blood shortage, known as Rakta alpata, causes the entire body, including the skin, nails, and eyes, to turn pale. The clinical condition of Pandu in Ayurveda can be co-related to anaemia, as described in Modern Medical Science, due to the resemblance in the clinical signs and symptoms. Anaemia is a major global public health problem and the most prevalent nutritional deficiency disorder in the world. This article deals with the Ayurvedic concept of Pandu Roga, with special reference to anaemia.

Keywords: Pandu, Rakta , Blood, Hemoglobin, Anaemia.

Introduction

In Ayurveda, pandu is considered a unique disease with its own pathogenesis and treatment. Pandu Roga is a disease associated with a decrease in haemoglobin and a decrease in red blood cells, causing symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, yellow skin, shortness of breath, and dizziness. It originates from Raktalpata. Rakhta is considered important in the jeevan, prinana, dharana, and poshana karma of the body. The development of Pandu is due to the weakening of Bhrajaka Pitta and Rakta, which are responsible for the Prakrita Varna of the body. The Ayurvedic view of anaemia revolves around the imbalance of three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. According to this system, anaemia is usually a disease associated with the Pitta, but it can also involve an imbalance of other doshas. Ayurveda focuses on addressing the cause of the disease by focusing on balance in the body. Diseases associated with anaemia in today's medical literature. In developing countries, this problem occurs among school-aged children, adolescents, and pregnant women. This means that the haemoglobin level is lower than normal. According to the World Health Organisation, more than a third of the world's population suffers from diabetes. India is still a country with a high prevalence of this disease. In India, most red blood cells are high due to malnutrition, iron deficiency, anaemia due to hookworm infection, and haemorrhoids in the core.

Modern apporch towards Pandu i.e Anaemia:

A reduction in the proportion of red blood cells is known as Anaemia. Anaemia is not a diagnosis but a presentation of an underlying condition. Whether or not a patient becomes symptomatic depends on the etiology of anaemia, the acuity of onset, and the presence of other comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular disease. When the hemoglobin drops below 7.0 g/dL, most patients experience some symptoms associated with anaemia.

Discussion

Ayurveda describes Pandu roga as a condition commonly associated with anaemia, characterised by a decline in both the quantity and quality of blood. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Pandu roga, encompassing its pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and holistic management strategies according to Ayurvedic principles.

Conclusion

A Prominent The diagnostic feature of Pandu Rog is pallor of the skin, which occurs due to quantitative and qualitative deficiency of Rakt Dhatu or deficiency of haemoglobin or red blood cells, that is, RBCs, caused either in the form of considering anduta (papallor) as the predominating site sign, or the disease is termed Pandu Rog. The drugs of Pandu Vyadhi are easily available and cost-effective. They are safe because these drugs have very minimal or zero side effects.

This review article emphasises the holistic approach of Ayurveda towards pandu (nemia), focusing on diet, lifestyle modifications, herbal remedies, and balancing the body's energies to address the underlying causes and promote overall health and well-being.

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