Open AccessClinical efficacy of Amalaki Rasayana in the management of Pandu (Iron deficiency anemia)
Author(s) -
Shaizi Layeeq,
Anup Thakar
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
ayu
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-9382
pISSN - 0974-8520
DOI - 10.4103/0974-8520.182761
Subject(s) - medicine , pallor , anemia , hemoglobin , mean corpuscular volume , traditional medicine , iron deficiency , iron deficiency anemia , serum iron , mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide, which can be correlated to Pandu described in ayurvedic classics. Poor absorption of iron is one of the main reasons of IDA. Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica L.) has Tridoshahara, especially Pittashamaka (pacifying Pitta) and Rasayana (rejuvenative) properties, thus nourishes the Dhatus and is also known to enhance the absorption of iron.