Abstract

Dr. Mandeep Kaur* and Prof. (Dr.) Keerti Verma

ABSTRACT

In Ayurveda, Pandu Roga is the pallor on the skin which occurs due to quantitative and qualitative deficiency of Rakta dhatu caused either in the form of deficiency of haemoglobin and /or red blood cells. Pandu Roga is characterised by discoloration of skin to sweta, pita and harita or presence of Ketaki dhuli nibha chaya. It is characterised as “Varnopalakshita Roga”. Considering panduta as the predominant sign, disease is termed as Pandu Roga. Nearest correlation of Pandu can be made with Iron deficiency anemia because of predominance of panduta or pallor in the body. Mandagni is the main cause for Pandu Roga. Anemia is reduction of red blood cell volume or haemoglobin concentration below the range of values occurring in healthy persons. Most common cause of iron deficiency in children include insufficient nutrition intake together with rapid growth, low birth weight and gastrointestinal losses related to excessive intake of cow’s milk. WHO estimates that anemia accounts for one quarter of the world’s population and is concentrated within pre-school age children and women. Anemia ranges from 45-65% in children. Clinical menifestation of the disease include pallor, fatigue, loss of appetite, palpitations, irritability, weakness, dyspnea, brittle nails, pica, headache, Main objective of the treatment, according to Ayurveda is correcting and balancing Agni, by which metabolism can be regulated properly.