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EFFICACY OF TRIPHALA GHRIT AND HARIDRA GHRIT IN AGNIMANDYA / DYSPHAGIA W.S.R TO PANDU (IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA)

Dr. Jayshree V. Changade,* Dr. Nilima S. Dharkar, Dr. Anil H. Ulemale, Dr. Digambar G. Dipankar

ABSTRACT

Agnimandya is common symptom in all types of Pandu. Pandu is very common especially in females. Malnutrition and absorption are the general causes of Pandu (Anaemia). In ancient literature like Charak Samhita, Sushrut Samhita Haridra and Triphala are used in many formulations. Whereas Sushruta has recommended it separately for “Snehpan” in the treatment of Pandu. “Rukshtwa” (Dryness of Dhatu/Skin) is again common symptom in all types of Pandu. 90 patients of age 18-40 yrs were selected in each group Tab. Ferrous sulphate 200mg was taken as control group .It was found that Triphala Ghrit and Haridra Ghrit relieves symptoms of agnimandya acts as appetizer and increase power of digestion after treatment of 1 month. While Tab. Ferrous sulphate showed nausea, hyperacidity, constipation in some patients. Tab. Ferrous sulphate, Triphala Ghrit and Haridra Ghrit increases HB%. Approximately 1 gm/dl after 1 month treatment.Basic parameter like HB%, MCH, MCV, Peripheral blood smear are used. Patients were asked to take proper diet along with this formulations. Further study is required for long duration upto 3 months to observe depletion of iron storage.

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