Comparative efficacy of Ayaschurnadi yog and Dhatri loha in management of Garbhini pandu (Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Effective management of iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy is vital for the well-being of both the mother and the fetus. In Ayurveda, this condition is referred to as Garbhini Pandu, characterized by symptoms like panduta (pallor), weakness loss of appetite along with a deficiency of blood (Rakta Dhatu) and impaired nourishment of the body and fetus. Ayurvedic medicine offers various herbo-mineral formulations to address this condition. This study compares the efficacy of Ayaschurnadi Yog and Dhatri Loha in the management of Garbhini Pandu. Participants were randomly divided into two groups i.e. Group A- trial group and Group B- control group. Group A were treated with Ayaschurnadi Yog while Group B were given Dhatri Loha. Outcomes were assessed using subjective parameters such as pallor (panduta) of nails (nakha), conjunctiva (netra), tongue (jivha), palm and sole (hastapadatala), loss of appetite (agnimandya), weakness (daurbalya), palpitations (hrudspandana), and leg cramps (pindikodveshthana). Objective evaluation was based on hemoglobin levels (gm%) assessed on the 15th, 30th and 45th day. The assessment parameters were noted before and after treatment. Observations were noted and summarized in tabular form. The results demonstrated that both formulations were effective in alleviating symptoms of Garbhini Pandu. However, Ayaschurnadi Yog showed superior efficacy in symptom relief and hemoglobin improvement. Statistical analysis confirmed the significant effectiveness of Ayaschurnadi Yog, making it a promising alternative in the Ayurvedic management of Garbhini Pandu.
Authors: Kalyani Kharad, Madhulika D Tiwari, Archana Chikte
Institution: Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409731516
