Abstract

*Dr. Lariya Neelam and Dr. Bhadrawat Anand

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is one of the most ancient system of medicine. The pledged purpose of Ayurveda as a medical system is to ensure a healthier and longer life to the humanity. In India a large majority of people suffering from malnutrition, many nutritional deficiency disease like anaemia which is described in Ayurveda as Pandu Roga due to poverty, illiteracy and lack of health services. Majority of the people have their haemoglobin percentage lower than normal and due to this their immunity also decreases. In this 21st century, life style has changed very rapidly. Now there is competition in every field, so most of the people have a lot of stress. As life style is changing in the society, diet, habits are also changing very rapidly. As a result of this, people suffer from various diseases. “PANDU ROGA” is a very common disease, seen especially in developing countries like India. Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) continues to be the commonest etiology of anaemia in pregnancy. The prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) in pregnant Indian women is amongst the highest in the world. Untreated iron deficiency (ID) has significant adverse feto-maternal consequences. Anaemia in pregnancy is multi-factorial. Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is the most common one. Major cause is increased demand of iron during pregnancy. Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) continues to be major public health problem in India. It is estimated that about 20% of maternal deaths are directly related to anaemia and another 50% of maternal deaths are associated with it. Ayurvedic management is an effective way of curing anemia in general by a large number of Lauha preparations of which Dhatrilauha has been used widely for centuries. The drug Dhatrilauha tablet containing Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis), Lohabhasma (Incinerated Iron),Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) and bhavanaarth: Guduchi Kwath (Tinospora Cordifolia).