Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON PANDU ROGA W.S.R ANAEMIA

Dr. Sayali R. Khandelwal*, Dr. Devyani Thokal, Dr. Rachana Ramteke, Dr. Rachnil Kamavisdar and Dr. Mohini Fagne

Abstract

In Ayurveda, Pandu roga is one of the major diseases described in various Ayurvedic texts. Pandu is a Raspradoshaja and Pitta Pradhan Tridoshaja vyadhi (dominancy of Pitta). Rakta gets vitiated by Dosha, mainly by Pitta dosha as rakta is Pittavargiya and it leads to common condition like Pandu.[1] The disease most commonly resembles with Anaemia of modern science because the clinical features of Pandu are almost similar with that of Anaemia. Anaemia is currently the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world.[2] For the diagnosis and effective treatment, a physician must have thorough knowledge of Pandu roga from different ancient Ayurvedic texts. This article presents the Ayurvedic concept of Pandu roga.

Keywords: Pandu, Ayurveda, Anaemia.