A CRITICAL REVIEW ON PANDU & ITS MANAGEMENT
Dr. Bhanu Pratap*
ABSTRACT
The struggle between man and disease is immortal from the vedic time about 5000 BC. Pandu is one of the disease whose references found from the vedic period as in Rigveda and Atharthaveda it is known by Vilohit, Haribha and Halima. Pandu vyadhi is described in classical texts of Ayurveda as symptom, complication of disease or as sign of certain disease. A prominent diagnostic feature of Pandu roga is the pallor on the skin. Considering Panduta (pallor) as the predominant sign, the disease is termed as Pandu roga. The clinical condition of Pandu roga in Ayurveda shows resemblance with the anaemia in modern science. Anaemia is a major global public health problem because of its high prevalence and affecting millions of people. It mainly occurs due to nutritional deficiency. Malnutrition and improper diet cause decrease in Rakta dhatu, Shonita kshaya produces roughness of skin, craving or desire for sour and cold things, looseness of veins. This article discusses Anaemia (Pandu) from ayurvedic point of view.
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