Ayurveda classifies Anemia as a Type of Pandu roga which are further classified into various Sub types depending on the doshas involved.
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Physical appearance in Anemia
In Panduroga, changing the color of the body like pallor of skin, sclera, nail, tongue etc. due to reduced Hemoglobin level, than the normal level.
Introduction
Classification of Pandu Roga/Anemia
Acharya Sushruta has classified Pandu Roga in 4 varieties:
Vataja Panduroga : Due to Vata provoking diet and activity, the Vata gets provoked and Pandu occurs
Pittaja Panduroga : After taking Pitta Prakopaka Ahara-Vihara Pitta Dosha gets vitiated and accumulated in the body of the person of Pitta Prakriti, vitiates the Rasa & Rakta along with Mamsa Dhatu and causes Pittaja Panduroga.
Kaphaja Panduroga: Due to Kapha aggravating Ahara and Vihara, Kapha gets vitiated and causes Kaphaja Pandu.
Tridoshaja Panduroga: In person who indulges in Tridosha vitiating Ahara, Vihara, all the three Doshas get simultaneously aggravated and causes Tridoshaja Pandu, which shows all the symptoms of Vataja, Pittaja and Kaphaja Pandu.
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Let's explore the underlying causes for Anemia
1. Aharaja Nidana / Due to Food habits
2. Viharaja Nidana / Lifestyle Factors
3. Nidanarthakara Roga / Psychological Factors
Due to Food habits : (Aharaja Nidana)
Excessive intake sour, salty, hot, spicy foods : Excessive intake of Kshara, Amla, Lavana, Ati ushna anna
Incompatible food combinations: Virruddha Bhojana
Unwholesome food : Asatmya Bhojana
Excessive intake of Flat beans, Black gram, residue of sesamum, groundnut and other oil seeds, Sesame oil : Nishpava, Masha, Pinyaka, Tilataila
Excessive intake of Alcohol : Madya
Excessive intake of Astringent and spicy tasting foods : Kashaya, Katu Rasa
Lifestyle Factors : (Viharaja Nidana)
Lifestyles resulting into Anemia
Sleeping in the day time soon after the meals
Indulgence in pleasure to the point of harming oneself
Physical exertion
Lack of sleep
Excessive sleep
Sedentary lifestyle
Psychological Factors : (Manasa Nidana)
Worry
Fear
Anger
Sorrow
Here a question may arise that how the psychological factors can affect Dhatu Poshana (nourishment) which ultimately results in Pandu/Anemia?
Digestion impacts the absorption of nutrients and impaired digestion can lead to undernourishment!
In this context one should remember that Acharya Charaka has emphasised the bad effect of worry,fear, etc. on digestion. All these causes improper digestion of food which leads to improper Rasa Dhatu (Plasma) formation and further hamper Rakta Dhatu (blood tissue), Mamsa Dhatu (muscle tissue) formation and so on and thus leads to Pandu Roga.
According to Ayurveda, a disease develops gradually, hence if diagnosed and treated in the initial stages itself, treatment outcome will be good and further progression can be prevented.
Anemia Symptoms
Premonitory Symptoms of Anaemia |
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Palpitations: Hridaya Spandana |
Dryness of the skin : Ruksha twacha |
Lassitude: Gaatra Saada |
Desire to eat soil: Mrid Bhakshana |
Swelling of eye sockets : Prekshanakoota Shotha |
Yellowish coloration of faeces and urine : Vin - Mutra - Pitatva |
Indigestion : Avipaka |
Thirst : Pippasa |
Nausea : Hrillasa |
Burning sensation in chest : Urodaha |
Heaviness of the body : Anga Gaurava |
Redness of eyes : Rakta Lochana |
Cardinal features of Anaemia |
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Paleness of the nails, eyes, skin, etc |
Swelling over orbit : Akshikutashoth |
Hair fall : Shirnaloma |
Loss of body complexion/lustre : Hataprabha |
Low vitality: Ojo Guna Kshaya |
Reduction in normal quality and quantity of blood tissue and fat tissue : Alpa Rakta Meda |
Anger, irritation : Kopan |
Reduced speech reduced speech because of weakness : Alpa Vaak |
Palpitations : Hrid Dravata |
Severe weakness : Sadana |
Weakness of thighs : Sannasaktha |
Tinnitus : Karna Kshvedi |
Low digestive fire : Hata Anala |
Swollen eye sockets : Shoona Akshi Koota |
Intolerance to cold : Shishira Deshi |
Decreased complexion : Hata Prabha |
Lethargy : Srama |
Dyspnoea : Shwasa |
Involvement of lymph tissue causes the following symptoms | Involvement of blood and lymph tissue leads to | Muscle tissue involvement leads to |
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Fever | Crushing type of pain in the body | Emaciation |
Aversion towards food | ||
Drowsiness | ||
Heaviness | ||
Paleness |
Herbs, foods and therapies suggested to manage Anemia
HERBS | FOODS | THERAPIES |
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Bhumyamalaki - Phyllanthus niruri | Amaranth leaves | Vamana : Medicine induced Emesis |
Punarnava - Boerhavia diffusa | Dates | Virechana : Medicine induced purgation |
Amalaki - Emblica officinalis | Garlic | Abhyanga : Oil massage |
Kumari - Aloe vera | Red onion | |
Haridra - Curcuma longa | Pomegranate | |
Bhringaraja - Eclipta alba | Mung bean,Brown lentil, Pigeon peas | |
Sharapunka - Tephrosia purpurea | Old harvested rice : 6 months or more | |
Katuki - Picrorrhiza kurroa | Old harvested Barley or wheat | |
Guduchi - Tinospora cordifolia | Buttermilk | |
Yashtimadhu - Glycyrrhiza glabra | Freshly churned butter | |
Kakamachi - Solanum nigrum | Sugarcane juice | |
Daruharidra - Berberis aristata etc. | Soup typically made by boiling pulses (Mung bean) in a large amount of water and spices | |
Daruharidra - Berberis aristata etc. | Fermented barley water or gruel | |
Kiratatikta - Swertia chirayata | Tushodaka : a fermented drink prepared by fermenting the boiled broken Yava (Hordeum vulgare), Godhuma (Triticum aestivum) with husk. | |
Kalamegha - Andrographis paniculata | Haridra : Turmeric | |
Loha - Iron | Chandana : Sandal wood | |
Yavakshara : An alkali preparation made with whole plant of barley (botanical name – Hordeum vulgare) | ||
Pointed gourd | ||
Winter melon | ||
Jeevanti (cork swallow wort) : Leptadenia reticulata | ||
Ivy Gourd | ||
Tinospora cordifolia | ||
Plantin/ Banana | ||
Mandookaparni /Asian pennywort or Indian pennywort | ||
Amla : Indian gooseberry | ||
Ghee (Clarified butter : Cow’s Ghee)a |
Ghee (Clarified butter : Cow’s Ghee) :
Is believed as one of the best remedies and this is why various kinds of Ghritas have been described in the treatment of Pandu. Ghrita is Jivaniya (increases vitality and strength) and Rasayana ((promoting health and longevity) too which helps in Dhatukshaya (depleted body tissues).
Recipe advised by Acharya Sushruta
Make a drink containing juice of Amalaki, Ikshurasa, salt and honey is beneficial to the patients of Anemia
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