EFFICACY OF MANDUR BHASAMA IN GARBHINI PANDU W.S.R. TO IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY – A CASE REPORT

Neeta Arya* and Pravesh Tomar

ABSTRACT

Pregnancy is indeed one of the most exciting period filled with potential and a sense of fulfilment. It brings the journey of transformations where the body, mind and spirit adapt & prepare for the arrival of new life. In Ayurveda, it has emphasized that any disease can manifest during pregnancy and general line of treatment can be adopted for that particular disease. Anemia often becomes a physiological condition during pregnancy in order to meet the increased demand of the growing fetus. During pregnancy, the nutritional needs of the mother are elevated to support the nourishment of herself, the growing fetus, the development of the placenta, and the preparation of breast tissue for lactation. Hematological blood volume increases which causes hemodilution which leads to physiological anemia. If these increased nutritional requirements are not met, it can result in Garbhini Pandu (pregnancy-related anemia), which if left may lead to complications for both mother and the fetus. In Ayurveda texts, Pandu is characterized by a pale or yellowish complexion, weakness, fatigue which resemble symptoms often observed in anemia. Anemia during pregnancy can be co-related with Garbhini Pandu in Ayurveda. Globally, it is estimated that 37% of pregnant women are affected by iron deficiency anemia. Ayurvedic classics reveals a new approach for understanding, treating Garbhini Pandu and promoting a healthy pregnancy for mother and child.

Keywords: Anemia, Garbhini Pandu, Pregnancy, Fetus, Garbhopdrav.